Trouble Don't Last Always [Paperback]

Francis Ray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 21, 2004

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Definitely recommended."
-Eric Jerome Dickey, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Woman

"With flair, Francis Ray gives each character immense heart and humanity. . .an engaging novel about family. It deserves a coveted spot on every reader's bookshelf."
-Yolanda Joe, bestselling author of The Hatwearer's Lesson

From the Author

I just received some great news. THE TURNING POINT later retitled TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS will be reissued in November 2011. TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS was my first foray into mainstream fiction. The book was also a result of my own medical scare with my vision, but that's another story. During the research on domestic abuse I was saddened and astounded to learn that domestic violence touched 3 in 10 woman. Hearing some of the women's stories left me in tears and so thankful that I had a warm, loving husband. I wanted to do something for the women who weren't so fortunate and established The Turning Point Legal Fund to help women of domestic violence restructure their lives. The fund is overseen by The Family Place, a women's shelter in Dallas. So, every time you purchase a Francis Ray book, you help a woman in need!

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (January 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312321635
• ISBN-13: 978-0312321635
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,420 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

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving!, October 1, 2005

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M. Parks (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trouble Don't Last Always (Paperback)

Trouble Don't Last Always is very heartfelt and moving book. in the story two people, both with issues of there own are thrown together a first reluuctanly but end up helping each other.

Lily Crawford is a very insecure young woman never loved as child, her mother was lose and father wasn't in the picture. She had no one til she met her husband Miron whom she taught was sweet that he was her savior. He ended up beating and abusing her til he broke her. She left him determined to move on then her car breaks down and she has no idea where she is.

Enter Dr. Adam Wakefield, once a prominent nerosuregon but now blind from a car jacking gone bad, he's angry at everyone and refuses the help he dsperatly need. When faced with a choice he doesn't like he choses Lily to be his nurse.

At first they are both unsure and not trusting but through the story they devolep a relationship that is strong enough to help them both. Through many trials and trubulations togther a strong bond is formed that end makes them both stronger.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good the second time around, March 2, 2004

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Mamalove "Chitowngirl" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trouble Don't Last Always (Paperback)

If you have read the book "The Turning Point" by this author, then this is the "exact" same book, only with a title change. If you haven't gotten Someone's knocking at my Door, then pick this one up. It gives the story of Adam's sister and her struggles with love. As usual, Francis Ray's stories are well written, and continue to be entertaining, I am looking forward to what's next to come.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Standing strong..., September 7, 2004

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trouble Don't Last Always (Paperback)

After a horrific beating that left him blind, prominent neurosurgeon Adam Wakefield is understandably frustrated and angry with the world. Lilly Crawford, fleeing from an abusive marriage, takes off for parts unknown and finds herself literally on Adam's doorstep after her car breaks down.

In desperate need of money to divorce her husband and fix her car, Lilly offers her services as a caregiver for Adam after overhearing a conversation between his mother and sister. Not used to depending on anyone for anything, Adam doesn't take too kindly to Lilly, or anyone for that matter, helping him with the daily aspects of life that a sighted person performs, and often takes for granted. Lilly stands strong, even though his anger terrifies her at first. Slowly but surely, she helps Adam re-build his self-confidence, and the two find themselves very attracted to each other. Will the insecurities each of them harbor destroy any chance they have at true love?

With a wealth of emotions so deep, TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS is a beautiful tale of love and perseverance that will bring tears to the driest eye and will soften the hardest heart. I am forever a fan of Francis Ray, and I applaud her on penning a story so compelling, so real, that even the staunchest critics of the romance genre will be sure to enjoy.

Reviewed by Renee Williams
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers