About
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Francis Ray is a native Texan and lived 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-five books. 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.
Mrs. Ray also created the The Turning Point Legal Fund, which help woman leave domestic abuse situations for a better life. The fund is administered by The Family Place, a women's shelter, in Dallas, Texas. She had four books published or re-released in 2011, and six scheduled for 2012. She enjoyed writing fiction where intelligent women through hard work and perseverance triumph over adversity, just as they do in real life.
Description
<p><span style="color:#000000;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">Santa’s Birthday Gift was written in response to a grandchild’s question, after reading the story of the Nativity.<span> </span>She asked, “But where’s Santa?”<span> </span>This story tells the story of the Nativity and then goes on to tell the story about how when Jesus is born, Santa sees the star at the North Pole and travels to see the baby. Since he is a toymaker, he brings his bag of toys - and offers them to the Christ Child, and then to all the people of the town. His birthday gift to Jesus is a promise to bring gifts to all good boys and girls each year on the Christ Child's birthday</span></p>
Story Behind The Book
I wanted to write an emotionally powerful tale about the families we build, the choices we make, and how we find love along the way.
Reviews
"It's a perfect contemporary romance that will have you believing in true love. <strong>When Morning Comes</strong> is so powerfully written, and I guarantee, you won't want to miss it." -- <strong>Sizzling Hot Book Reviews</strong> (5 stars!)<br /><br />"Family dynamics are at the core of Ray's new series, along with plenty of heartwarming romance. The primary and secondary couples here are smart, caring people and readers will root for them, making this a compelling series starter."--<em><strong>Romantic Times</strong></em> on <em><strong>When Morning Comes</strong> </em>(4 1/2 Stars!)<br /><br /><span>"</span><strong><span></span></strong><span><strong>WHEN MORNING COMES</strong> is an entertaining and touching tale about family secrets and the power of love and forgiveness." </span><span>-Kimberla Lawson Roby <em><em><span>New York Times</span></em></em> Bestselling Author of <strong>THE REVEREND'S WIFE</strong></span>
