One Night With You (Grayson Friends Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

Francis Ray (Author)

Book Description

Series: Grayson Friends Novels | Publication Date: November 3, 2009

Cougars, brush fires, snow storms—rancher Duncan McBride tackles it all without a flinch. But the archeologist who’s come to authenticate cave drawings found on his property is the kind of trouble he’d sworn to avoid. Far from the aging academic he was expecting, Raven La Blanc is a stunning woman…and definitely not sticking around this small Montana town once her job is done.

The primitive drawings at Duncan’s ranch are Raven’s ticket to the tenured position she’s worked so hard for back in Santa Fe. But there’s no denying the attraction between her and Duncan. Maybe, just this once, she can put her work aside and explore the depths of her own heart and soul? One night may be all it takes for Raven to really find what she’s looking for…

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Warm, witty, and wonderfully sexy.”—Teresa Medeiros, New York Times bestselling author on To Wed A Scandalous Spy

“Funny, adventurous, passionate, and especially poignant, this is a great beginning to a new series…Bradley mixes suspense and a sexy love story to perfection.”—RT Bookclub on To Wed A Scandalous Spy

“A wonderful start to a very looked-forward-to new series…once again showcases Celeste Bradley's talent of creating sensual and intriguing plots filled with memorable and endearing characters…a non-stop read.”—Romance Reader at Heart on To Wed A Scandalous Spy

“Danger, deceit, and desire battle with witty banter and soaring passion for prominence in this highly engrossing tale…Bradley also provides surprises galore, both funny and suspenseful, and skillfully ties them all in neatly with the romance so as to make this story more than averagely memorable.”
—Road to Romance on To Wed A Scandalous Spy

“A fantastic read…Bradley successfully combines mystery, intrigue, romance, and intense sensuality into this captivating book.”—Romance Junkies

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

From the Back Cover

New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray continues her captivating series about the Grayson family and their circle of friends with One Night With You, as two people with no plans for romance find themselves blindsided by desire…

THE THRILL OF THE CHASE

Cougars, brush fires, snow storms—rancher Duncan McBride tackles it all without a flinch. But the archeologist who’s come to authenticate cave drawings found on his property is the kind of trouble he’d sworn to avoid. Far from the aging academic he was expecting, Raven La Blanc is a stunning woman…and definitely not sticking around this small Montana town once her job is done.

THE PASSION OF A LIFETIME…

The primitive drawings at Duncan’s ranch are Raven’s ticket to the tenured position she’s worked so hard for back in Santa Fe. But there’s no denying the attraction between her and Duncan. Maybe, just this once, she can put her work aside and explore the depths of her own heart and soul? One night may be all it takes for Raven to really find what she’s looking for…

“FAST, FUN, AND FULL OF EMOTIONAL THRILLS AND SEXY CHILLS.”—Roxanne St. Clair, bestselling author on Nobody But You

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; First Edition edition (November 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312365063
• ISBN-13: 978-0312365066
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #663,933 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

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forbidden Passion, January 2, 2010

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This review is from: One Night With You (Grayson Friends Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Duncan McBride is a man who can handle almost anything that's thrown his way on his Montana ranch. From protecting his livestock to managing his staff, he remains level-headed at all times. With the discovery of recent cave drawings in a cave on his property, he sets out to have the drawings authenticated with minimal intrusion on his ranch. He asks family friend, Ruth Grayson, for recommendations and she recommends archeologist, Raven LaBlanc. When Duncan finally meets Raven in the flesh, he realizes he may be in for more than he bargained for. Will he be able to remain level-headed while she's on his ranch and will able to resist her?

Raven LaBlanc hopes her research on a ranch in Montana will assist her with becoming a tenured professor. Her friend and colleague, Ruth Grayson, has recommended her to the ranch's owner. She expects her days and nights to be filled with research and cave drawing authentication; however, her expectations change once she meets the ranch's owner, Duncan McBride, in the flesh. Will she be able to resist, too?

In ONE NIGHT WITH YOU by Francis Ray, the matchmaking continues. This is the third installment of the Grayson Friends series and love is destined to be found. She tells Duncan and Raven's love story with passion and reality. She offers entertainment with the addition of several witty and lively characters. I thank Ms. Ray for the entertaining read, she's done it again, and I look forward to the next installment!!!

Reviewed by Jaime L. Lincoln
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More Than One Night..., February 25, 2010

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This review is from: One Night With You (Grayson Friends Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

Mrs. Ray crafts another WONDERFUL addition to the Grayson Friends series...I enjoy the main and secondary cast of characters...Rooster and his antics keep me LOL, throughout...and the SPARKS are definitely flying between Duncan and Raven...Raven is a kind, caring, loving, independent and courageous woman...at times I MUST admit I find DUNCAN and his STUBBORNNESS to be quite ANNOYING...but in the end I'm glad they find their way to a HEA...and as usual it's always nice to catch up with the rest of the Grayson clan and their ever-growing circle of family and friends.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot and Sweet, November 14, 2009

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MonaLisa "Loves an Alpha Male" - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Night With You (Grayson Friends Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love a hot and strong man. A man of few words more action. I love a small town romance. But I'm waiting impatiently on the Rio's story. Get to it Mrs.Ray