About the Author

Victoria Christopher Murray is the author of more than twenty novels including: Greed; Envy; Lust; The Ex Files; Lady Jasmine; The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil; and Stand Your Ground, which was named a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Winner of nine African American Literary Awards for Fiction and Author of the Year (Female), Murray is also a four-time NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Fiction. She splits her time between Los Angeles and Washington, DC. 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, New York Times bestselling author

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, New York Times Bestselling 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

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 "Murray has written a tension-packed novel around the hot-buzz national topic of an unarmed black youth shot by a white male, an act then subjected to the Stand Your Ground rule as a legal defense tactic. . . . Murray's writing admirably shows the often overlooked human emotions following racial violence. . . . The pulled-from-the headlines storyline will captivate readers."-- "Library Journal (starred review)"

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, New York Times bestselling author

"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