IF YOU WERE MY MAN
Charleston, SC is a beautiful city and where I set four of the five books in the Invincible Women series. When I was ready to write the next book in the series, IF YOU WERE MY MAN, deciding on the setting was the first hurdle I had to cross. The series is about everyday women who face adversity and find it within themselves to overcome the problem and succeed. A man who loves and cherishes her is an added bonus.Try as I might, I couldn't think of a way to bring Rafael Dunlap, a hostage negotiator in Myrtle Beach seen in previous books, to Charleston as I had his other two brothers, Simon and Alec. I soon discovered that Myrtle Beach had it's own unique charm, and what's more, the beach was the perfect place for Fontaine, the seafood restaurant owned by the heroine, Nathalyia Fontaine.
However, in writing IF YOU WERE MY MAN, I soon learned that the role of the hostage negotiator is much different that the ones I've seen on TV or in movies. The kind policemen on the Special Operations Response Team - S.O.R.T. - in Myrtle Beach wanted me to know this. For instance, they have 2 negotiators in case one needs a break. There is also a recorder to keep everything straight. Since the hostage negotiator in my city is on the S.W.A.T. team, I was thankful for the information. I'm not fond of research, but I also strive, if possible, for readers to learn something new when they read one of my books.IF YOU WERE MY MAN was released March 2nd and went into a second printing a couple of weeks later. I'm thrilled with reader response and the reviews. Please forgive me for posting a review by PW, but it will probably be the only time my name is associated with Nora Roberts.
"Ray, a prolific storyteller in the mode of Nora Roberts, demonstrates a veteran's skill for crafting fascinating, soulful characters with believable motives and mishaps." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
I want to leave you with a short excerpt. Rafael is gorgeous, charming, and use to women falling over themselves for him. He's about to get a reality check.
Rafael glanced around. Air stalled in his lungs. The owner of Fontaine restaurant was stunning. She laughed softly. Even with the noise of the crowded bar Rafael heard the alluring sound. He decided then and there he’d hear it again…while they were in bed.
"Ray, a prolific storyteller in the mode of Nora Roberts, demonstrates a veteran's skill for crafting fascinating, soulful characters with believable motives and mishaps." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
I want to leave you with a short excerpt. Rafael is gorgeous, charming, and use to women falling over themselves for him. He's about to get a reality check.
Rafael glanced around. Air stalled in his lungs. The owner of Fontaine restaurant was stunning. She laughed softly. Even with the noise of the crowded bar Rafael heard the alluring sound. He decided then and there he’d hear it again…while they were in bed.
“Welcome to Fontaine, gentlemen,” Nathalyia greeted the men at Rafael’s table. “Is the food and the service to your satisfaction?” “I have a problem,” Rafael said and waited for her to turn to him. When she did, his pulse hammered, but nothing showed on his face. He wasn't a cop for nothing. “Yes?”
Standing, Rafael held out his hand. “My name’s Rafael Dunlap.” The contact was barely the touch of their palms. Still, Rafael felt his heart rate increase. He studied her exquisite face for a reaction, and was disappointed to see none. “Go out with me and we can discuss it.” Not one luscious black lash moved. Rafael couldn't recall a woman being totally unresponsive to him. He wasn't sure he liked it.
“Please excuse me for a moment.” She walked to the hostess station. Rafael watched her every step. He admired the erect posture, the way the black material hugged her perfectly shaped hips. Without conceit, he told himself that he'd be doing the same before the week was over.
She returned with a menu and handed it to him. “As you will see, I'm not on the menu,” she replied sweetly. “Gentlemen. Please come again.”
She hadn’t taken two steps away before the men at his table burst out
laughing.
laughing.
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I jsut finished If You Were My Man, and I just couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read Ms. Rays new release. Counting down the days!
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I read If You Were My Man over the weekend. I loved reading Rafael & Fontaine journey to love. The setting was perfect. I love the water. Most of all I love the Dunlap brothers.