Dreaming of You (The Graysons, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Francis Ray (Author)
Key Phrases: red cactus, Francis Ray, Casa de Serenidad, Blade Navarone (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
The third novel in Ray's Grayson family saga is a warm, winning story of friendship, lust and love—and how the lines between them can blur. Sexy restaurant owner Brandon Grayson is the next child on his mother's matchmaking hit list: she'd like him married off, and quick, just like his two brothers. Determined to thwart her plan and hold on to his freedom, Brandon decides to go celibate, forgoing dating altogether. When a leaky pipe in his apartment must be repaired, he puts up at the hotel run by Faith McBride, one of his oldest friends and the little sister of one of his best buddies. What Brandon doesn't know is that Faith has been in love with him since she was a self-conscious teen, and she's got a plan to snare him. Of course, between Faith's kindness and curves, Brandon begins rethinking his friendship, and his vow of abstinence. The pair's cat-and-mouse game is suspenseful and fun, and even though Ray's writing doesn't dazzle, the novel is sweet and honest without being saccharine, making it a full, enjoyable read. (Sept.)
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From Booklist
Since You and No Other (2005), the novel where Ruth Grayson found wives for her oldest sons, Luke and Morgan, the Grayson children are doing well. Brandon, the middle son, a famous chef and owner of the Red Cactus restaurant, is on edge because he is next in line for his mother's matchmaking. Ruth knows she will have to be very crafty to help Brandon find his wife, and he is steering clear of her. To avoid being trapped in a relationship, he stops dating and only feels safe spending time with his childhood friend Faith McBride. Faith is the successful owner of a five-star hotel, Casa de Serenidad. Brandon is clueless that Faith has loved him since high school, when he was her brother's best friend. Faith has decided that to beat Ruth in her matchmaking, she must plot to win his heart, mind, and body. The tension, excitement, and sparks that ignite between them make for a great romance, while Ruth plots to find mates for her youngest two children. Lillian Lewis
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (August 29, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312939736
• ISBN-13: 978-0312939731
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #151,614 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Grayson Novels Series.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dreaming Of You..., August 29, 2006

By	Black Butterfly Review (Maryland) - See all my reviews

Ms. Ray has surpassed her normal top level standard with Brandon's story in Dreaming of You. As a reader, I have been a fan of this author for many years and have followed the Falcons' and Graysons' since the beginning. Collectively, I have enjoyed this clan, but on an individual level, Dreaming of You has now risen to that favorite spot. Ms. Ray seems to have a knack for creating the perfect romance. Her writing style is so phenomenal that it actually has you believing in the white picket fence, the 2.5 kids and most importantly happily ever after.

Faith McBride is a successful hotelier who fantasizes about a relationship with her brother's best friend, Brandon Grayson. Faith decides that before she allows Brandon's meddling mother to set him up and marry him off, she will devise a plan to make him notice her for the enticing woman that she is, instead of the kid-sister of his friends.

Brandon Grayson is on to his mother and her plan for him to be the next of her children to marry. He is determined to make sure that he remains wife free despite his mother's successful record with his older siblings. Brandon amazingly has a leak in his apartment that requires that he relocate. Fortunately for Faith, he chooses to stay at her hotel.

Now the fun really begins. This is the point where you try to determine if the romance that ensues is a coincidence, Faith's plan, or Ruth's orchestrations?
Inquiring minds want to know...Thankfully, Ms. Rays' writing ability is proven because she tells you, yet she doesn't. It is my belief that Brandon... but the book leads you to believe..., I guess you will have to buy it to see. Enjoy because I certainly did.

Oh yeah, if you have not taken the opportunity to read the previous books regarding these families, I must say that you are at a loss. I recommend that you grab the backlog and sit down for the divine literary feast that Ms. Ray presents.

Reviewed by: Eleanor S. Shields, Black Butterfly Review

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Friends to Lovers, September 1, 2006

By	Reader Woman "The Book Diva" (New York) - See all my reviews

I am a sucker for the best friends becoming lovers plot. I always get a kick out of watching folk realize that the love of their life was right in front of them the whole time. Ray brings freshness to this plot by adding a meddling mother and a heroine with her own plans to make the hero notice her. I loved the fact that Faith is not the perfect size six. And I adore the fact that Brandon loves her just the way she is. But what I really loved about this book was the fact that Ray weaved in their history and makes it clear to the reader that even though Brandon was slow to realize it, he has always loved and cared for Faith. The man took her to each and every one of her highschool dances! And when he realizes that he loves her, brother man goes all out! Pick this book up today! You won't regret it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ann-Romancer, August 29, 2006

By	Christian Romancereader - See all my reviews

Ms. Ray did another superb job! It is a page turner. Brandon, what can I say, another fine and sexy male specimen.

This is the story of two friends---Brandon and Faith (who has been in love with him since high school, unbeknownst to him). His mother is determined to marry her third son off as she did her other two sons but he's not having it. Faith finally decides to try to get him to notice her as a WOMAN and not a FRIEND before his mother succeeds.

The story pulls you into Faith's endeavors and Brandon's reactions. Ms. Ray also introduces some mysterious, intriguing, and hot characters that I hope get their own stories. This is a very good read.

This is third in the Grayson series--UNTIL THERE WAS YOU and YOU AND NO OTHER are the first two, respectively.