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IF YOU WERE MY MAN - Francis Ray St. Martin's Press March 2010 |
SYNOPSIS: From New York Times-bestselling author Ray comes an intriguing story of friendship, romance, heartbreak, and, for Nathalyia Fontaine, an acceptance that life ultimately gives her what she needs.
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |4++| Patricia Sykes-Brown
REVIEW:
Married as a young innocence and a wealthy widow a few years later, Nathalyia
Fontaine had experienced the worse and the best life had to offer. Although she
grew up in an alcoholic, abusive, promiscuous, and immoral household of loose
women, she rose above her circumstances unscathed to accept a job as a waitress
at the best seafood restaurant in Myrtle Beach. After living platonically with
her late husband until his death, she is relentlessly and hotly pursued by
Rafael Dunlap, a hostage negotiator and gorgeous hunk of humanity. Despite a
tumultuous romance, love conquers all and baby makes three.
If You Were My Man uses multidimensional characters to address
several important societal issues. Finding true love and acceptance despite an
imperfect body is Jake Sergeant and Clarice’s heartwarming romantic episode. The
typical example of evil versus good siblings growing up in the same household
makes for an interesting plot. Nathalyia’s sister, Theresa Jones, is just the
conniving adversary you love to hate. Of course, the drama surrounding the
snobbish socialites teaches a good lesson in control. Commitment to helping
children with disabilities and giving back to families facing extraordinarily
difficult physical and financial challenges warms the heart and binds the
community. Ms. Ray artful integration of the struggles and sacrifices of our
military and police was beautifully creative and relevant.
If You Were My Man was a very amorous and enjoyable read that gave
me very good and uplifting feelings for society. I highly recommend this
page-turner because Frances Ray is true to her artistry and this story is a
prime example of why she remains the Queen of Romance.
reviewer@romanceincolor.com | 21st March 2010