About the Author

Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including Stand Your Ground, a Library Journal Best Book of the Year and NAACP Image Award Winner. Her novel, The Personal Librarian, which she cowrote with Marie Benedict was a Good Morning America Book Club pick. Visit her website at VictoriaChristopherMurray.com.

Reviews

A SIN AND A SHAME "One of our best and most prolific writers, an excellent storyteller."--Eric Jerome Dickey

FOREVER AN EX "Murray spices up her story line with plenty of juicy scandals. . . . Readers seeking an emotional tale with broad themes of trust, betrayal, and forgiveness will do well by choosing Murray's latest effort."-- "Library Journal"

FORTUNE AND FAME "Murray and Billingsley's third and best collaboration."--Essence magazine

GROWN FOLKS BUSINESS "I enjoyed reading this book. It took me back to when I was living on the DL and made me realize just how hard sisters love their men, even when they know the truth."--J. L. King, author of On The Down Low

LADY JASMINE "Realistic characters and a likable heroine make this title a winner for Murray's strong following."--Library Journal

LUST "Murray has penned hot, steamy scenes in which her protagonist's imagination runs wild, followed by the consequences of her realizing her dangerous dreams. A jarring twist at the end has the reader wondering who the good guys really are." --Booklist (starred review)

NEVER SAY NEVER "Murray creates a believable scenario of two people who never wanted to hurt their friends.... With extremely well-drawn characters, the story offers neither blame nor excuses, keenly depicting the heartbreaks caused by both death and betrayal."--Publishers Weekly

SINNERS & SAINTS "Double the fun, with a message of faith, Sinners & Saints will delight readers with two of their favorite characters from two of their favorite authors. It's a match made in heaven!"--Grace Magazine

SINS OF THE MOTHER "Victoria is an exceptional writer who knows how to deliver a story."--Kimberla Lawson Roby, author of Changing Faces

STAND YOUR GROUND

"Stand Your Ground by Victoria Christopher Murray is a fact-to-fiction examination of the human condition. Using a vivid, realistic premise, she takes a 360-degree view to bring all sides to the forefront for us to enjoy, learn from, judge and celebrate. . . . The characters draw us in for debate and conversation long after the final sentence. Stand Your Ground has great literary relevance for our time."-- "USA Today"

TEMPTATION "An emotional, realistic look at the devastation temptation can wreak."--Library Journal

THE DEAL, THE DANCE, AND THE DEVIL "I think I've found a new author to add to my list of favorites. . . . Murray knows how to tell a story.I can't wait to read other books by this author."--Debbie Norrell, New Pittsburgh Courier

THE EX-FILES "The Ex Files is a moving-on song in four-part harmony."--Donna Grant and Virginia DeBerry, authors of Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE "Juicy Jasmine Larson Bush returns. . . . Murray efficiently illustrates the importance of honesty and trust in marriage, and manages to contain Jasmine's outrageousness within the context of Christian faith."--Publishers Weekly

TRUTH BE TOLD "Victoria Christopher Murray is back! Once again she's given us a fast paced novel about people of faith who must face real-life challenges."--E. Lynn Harris

"Grown Folks Business rattles the relationship cage and gets to the heart of what's serious and painfully real."--Lolita Files, author of Tastes Like Chicken

"Never Say Never is a testament to the magnificence of Murray's storytelling gift! The author creates a surprisingly satisfying ending for each of the characters, even when their 'sin' seems unforgivable."--RT Book Reviews

"Truth Be Told is a truly enjoyable story. The unforgettable characters lend an air of reality to this emotional and engaging read. [Murray's] latest is sure to please fans and resonate long after the last page is turned."--Jacquelin Thomas, author of Soul Journey

"Frenetic and deliciously slapstick sequel to Sinners & Saints . . . These frenemies [Rachel Jackson Adams and Jasmine Larson Bush] are drama queens at their best and smartest, a combination that will leave fans praying for their further misadventures."--Publishers Weekly

"Intriguing and well-written.... If you loved and hated Jasmine in Temptation, you'll love and hate her again."--Indianapolis Record

"Readers, be on the lookout for Victoria Christopher Murray's Never Say Never. You'll definitely need to have a buddy-reader in place for the lengthy discussion that is bound to occur."--USA Today

"With memorable characters, Truth Be Told is an entertaining, suspenseful, and page-turning read. I loved it!"--Kimberla Lawson Roby, author of Too Much of a Good Thing