Heart Of The Falcon (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Francis Ray (Author)

Book Description

Series: Arabesque | Publication Date: April 1, 2000

Madelyn Taggart has shattered her share of glass ceilings. As a young engineer at a Houston oil company, she’s managed to make it in a mostly older, all-male, all-white industry. But her success has come at a high cost to her love life. So far this classic beauty has made zero headway in finding the man of her dreams…until she sees a photograph of one of her brother’s friends, and is determined to meet him.

Daniel Falcon is a bit of a Lone Star legend. He’s off-the-charts handsome and very, very rich. All the ladies entertain fantasies about being “the one”…and soon find out he’s not the type to settle down. Then Daniel meets his friend Matt’s little sister. This Madelyn clearly has eyes for him but there’s something about her that makes Daniel take a closer look. She’s clever beyond compare, and ambitious, and sexy as the day is long. Is she soul-mate material? For the first time Daniel can remember, he’s going to take his time to find out—beginning with one slow, passionate embrace…

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A busy career as a production engineer for a Houston oil company has left Madelyn Taggart (her brother Kane was the hero of Forever Yours) with little time to socialize. Besides, the only man she's ever really wanted is the half African American, half Native American man she's seen in a photograph with her brother. But now the man in the picture, Daniel Falcon, head of the powerful Falcon Industries, is relocating to Houston. After a chance meeting and seduction, Madelyn finds herself pregnant by Daniel, who is desperate to avoid repeating the unhappy marriage his parents had. Daniel can be more than a bit self-righteous and when he finally condescends to marry Madelyn, she firmly declines?as sexy and rich as Daniel is, she'd rather face motherhood alone than in a loveless marriage. This is a well-written, tender story about a man's growing into respect and trust. It's about, as Ray writes, how "sharing the warmth and comfort of another's body [can] be as addictive as sex..
- be as addictive as sex."
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Review

Praise for Francis Ray’s novels

ONLY HERS

“Ms. Ray continues to cut a swath across the lustrous fabric of romance history with Only Hers. Her inimitable style, irresistible humor, and extraordinary talent grace the pages of her books with the delicious tenacity of chocolate fudge swirls on French vanilla ice cream! She is one of few authors who never disappoints her readers.” —Romantic Times BOOKreviews  ONE NIGHT WITH YOU

“Master craftswoman that she is, Francis Ray is gifted at creating heart-warming love scenes that never leave you hanging.”—Romance in Color

“Ruth Grayson is a force to be reckoned with as she sets her matchmaking sights on Faith’s brother, since there is no such thing as happily single in Ruth’s world. The steam the lovers create is a pleasure to behold. Ray never disappoints!” —Romantic Times BOOKreviews

NOBODY BUT YOU

“A story that tugs at the heartstrings.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews

“Not only does Francis Ray rock in this book but also you see a whole different side of racing that will keep you on the edge of your seat.”—Night Owl Romance

“A wonderful read.”—Fresh Fiction

“Fast and fun and full of emotional thrills and sexy chills. Everything a racing romance should be!”—Roxanne St. Claire

UNTIL THERE WAS YOU

“Ms. Ray has given us a great novel again. Did we expect anything less than the best?”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars)

 “Crisp style, realistic dialogue, likable characters and [a] fast pace.” —Library Journal

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583141820
• ISBN-13: 978-1583141823
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,528,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Francis Ray is a native Texan and lives in Dallas. INCOGNITO, her sixth title, was the first made-for-TV movie for BET. Her literary fiction series-Taggart and Falcon, the Invincible Women, Grayson Family of New Mexico, and Grayson Friends have consistently made bestseller's lists, and are enjoyed by readers world-wide. She has written forty-seven books to date. Awards include Romantic Times Career Achievement, EMMA, The Golden Pen, Atlantic Choice, Borders 2008 Romance Award for bestselling Multicultural Romance for NOBODY BUT YOU. IF YOU WERE MY MAN was selected as Written 2010 Book of the Year.

Ms. Ray is hard at work on her next book. I'd love to 'meet' you on my Yahoo group at [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Now That's What I Call A Man!, May 4, 2000

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"missnikki" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart of the Falcon (Arabesque) (Paperback)

Ms Ray has really out did herself with this book! Daniel Falcon is what most women dream for in a man, well he's what I dream for in a man! Tall,strong, very educated, well mannered, respectful, sexy,and has the most gorgeous hair that should ever be on a man! I absolutely loved this story. The story line was the bomb! Madelyn was my girl, she knew just how to bring a very stubborn, bullheaded Daniel to his knees. All I can say about this brother is if he can fall in love, any man can! But of course, that man has to find that very special Lady! Much Love Ms Ray!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Romance Novel, March 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Heart of the Falcon (Arabesque) (Paperback)

"Heart of the Falcon" was the first book by Francis Ray that I had read. It was recommended to me by a co-worker. I found the story very interesting and exciting! It was refreshing to read about someone with Daniel Falcon's mixed Native American and African American heritage since there are so many of us out there with the same type of ancestry in our own families. I especially liked the side love story of Daniel's estranged parents finding their way back to each other.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT - GET OUT THE KITCHEN!!, April 19, 1999

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Betty Holloway (NEWARK, NEW JERSEY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heart of the Falcon (Arabesque) (Paperback)

AND I DO MEAN JUST THAT!! GIRLFRIEND RAY IS COOKIN AND THE STEAM PERMEATES ALL AREAS OF YOUR MIND, BODY AND SOUL. I THOUGHT THE STORY OF KANE AND VICTORIA WAS SMOKIN, BUT DANIEL AND MADELYN (AKA "ADDIE") HAD EVEN MY EARS RINGING. MS. RAY HAD MY HEART PUMPING FROM BEGINNING TO END. HER DROP DEAD LOVE SCENES ARE INCREDIBLE. I THINK IT IS "AWESOME," AS MY KIDS WOULD SAY, THAT SOMEONE CAN CREATE SUCH MAGIC WITH A PEN. THE LOVE WHICH DANIEL FINALLY WAS ABLE TO RENDER UNTO MADELYN WAS SUPERB. THE WAY HE GAVE HER HIS HEART HAD ME THINKING OF THIS BOOK WHILE IN CHURCH PRAISING THE LORD. A MAN CAN SHOW NO GREATER LOVE THAN TO PUT HIS COMPLETE WEALTH INTO THE HANDS OF A WOMAN. NOW YOU KNOW GIRLFRIEND CAN WRITE. I'VE GOTTEN FIVE OTHER PEOPLE INTERESTED IN HER AND THEY'RE BUYING BOOKS LIKE CRAZY. NOT BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO SHARE MINE, BUT ALL OF US WANT HER BOOKS IN OUR PERSONAL LIBRARIES.

I'VE ALREADY ORDERED DOMINIQUE'S STORY AND SHOULD RECEIVE IT TODAY!! CAN'T WAIT.

THANKS MS RAY FOR YOUR SPECIAL GIFT YOU'RE SHARING WITH US. GOD BLESS YOU!!