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Kristen Wakefield grew up the privileged, beloved daughter and sister of a wealthy family...yet she felt eclipsed by the achievements of her older brother, Adam, a renowned neurosurgeon. In New Orleans, Kristen believes she now has the opportunity to prove herself and forget a rather disastrous past relationship. But life is much harder than she expected in the Big Easy. Then she meets a man from her past, Rafe Crawford...a man battling his own demons and keeping his own secrets.The beautiful, but down-to-earth Angelique Fleming has always had to fight to get what she wanted in a world dominated by men and she has the chip on her shoulder to prove it. Which is why she takes great pleasure working at a local strip club, hoping to expose a few naughty little secrets of the community''s upstanding men. But before she gets all the dirt, she''s going to find out a few things about life, men, and forgiveness she thought she already knew. Claudette Thibodeaux Laurent comes from old New Orleans money and had always adhered to the family code: honor above all else. But she shocks polite society when she marries a man much younger than herself, a man everyone suspects is only after her money. Claudette has done her duty to her family and now she wants a little happiness for herself. And yet doubts eventually begin to creep in and she isn''t sure which Maurice loves more: her or her money, as his desire for the finer things in life become more and more lavish. Just exactly how much is her happiness is going to cost her?Told with Francis Ray''s trademark emotion and passion, Somebody''s Knocking at My Door is a powerful story of betrayal and forgiveness, love and healing.

Desperate to escape her abusive marriage, Lilly Crawford files for divorce, then slips away from her small east Texas hometown with little more than the clothes on her back. She points her twelve-year-old car east, hoping to find a new beginning. When her car breaks down in Louisiana, Lilly finds unexpected employment as the caregiver for a wealthy neurosurgeon named Adam Wakefield, who lost his sight in a recent carjacking. At first, this handsome, brooding man reminds her too much of the angry husband she left behind and she reminds him of how far he has fallen from the self-assured man he once was. But as the two spend long days together, an unexpected bond develops---one that will be deeply tested. For Lilly must confront her violent husband before she can ever hope to move on and truly discover a second chance at life and love.This stunning story is gripping and unforgettable tale told with Francis Ray''s trademark emotion and passion.

High school sweethearts, Beau and Carly, have their entire lives ahead of them, until a terrorizing presence enters their world, hell-bent on teaching them a lesson. In the tragic aftermath of one evil and devastating act, the course of their lives is forever altered. Now, with their innocence shattered, Beau and Carly must rely on their own inner strength as they are faced with moving on in an uncertain existence. Spanning a period of twenty-six years, theirs is a story of undying love and faith in what cannot be seen, but only felt in the heart, devoid of space and time.

Adam Challoner was born a member of the wealthy elite, but he can't forget that his power and comfort come from the suffering of the vast underclass-people oppressed by the very regime that keeps him safe. Living with that knowledge is uncomfortable to say the least. When Adam meets Remy Stone, his discomfort becomes intolerable.Get in, seduce his target, give him all he could ever dream of, then get out-that's Remy's assignment. No man has ever been able to resist Remy before, but Adam Challoner is unlike any of Remy's previous clients. In a world where Big Brother is always watching, Remy needs to perform his assigned duties in order to survive, but Adam seems to be as oblivious to that as he is to Remy's charms. Luckily, Remy's determination to accomplish his mission piques Adam's interest. But just when Remy's hard work starts to pay off, a rebel bomb attack interrupts their would-be tryst.Unforeseen circumstances force them apart, then throw them back together. And just as they discover new reasons to live, they realize some things are worth dying for.

Things were confusing enough before the revolution, when Adam Challoner was a rich idealist and Remy Stone a jaded prostitute. After months of fighting, Adam has risen to become the leader of the continent. Now he's responsible for feeding his people and holding the country together.But without a fight, without a purpose, Remy scrambles to find his place in the freedom of the postrevolution world. When his quest takes him away from the capitol, Adam can't object. Remy was a slave before the revolution-Adam won't deny him his freedom now. Then an attempt on Adam's life brings Remy back to his side. In his new role as bodyguard, Remy keeps his distance, but neither he nor Adam can ignore the connection between them.For them to be together, Remy needs to free himself from the damage inflicted by his past, and Adam has to fight through the restrictions of his present. But as the political situation deteriorates, Adam and Remy once again find themselves fighting for their lives-and for each other.

Dorian Phillips and Madison Shaye grew up in the same town, but their paths never crossed...until now. Madison is leary of love. After witnessing her parents' tumultuous relationship, she thinks avoiding men will help her avoid heartbreak. No matter how her friends encourage her, she's determined to focus on school and leave dating to everyone else. Dorian is trying to juggle a life filled with changes. While dealing with a break up and quitting his job, his life is further complicated by his parents' checkered pasts. A chance meeting with a beautiful redhead was a curveball he didn't expect. When their two worlds collide at a mutual friend's wedding, will they find strength in each other or continue dealing with their problems alone?