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Happy Mother’s Day to All Us Sexy Grandmas!

Posted on May 8, 2016 by rmanees

The heroine in my romance novel “All The Way Home” is a grandmother. Her nickname is JJ and when her grandchild first overheard this and tried to say it, it came out “Gee-Gee.” So that’s what the little one calls … Continue reading →

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Black History Month-Black History in My Books – Part II

Posted on February 18, 2015 by rmanees

I incorporate Black History into my books, and as promised, throughout this month I will be posting excerpts from my books that reference Black history.  The excerpt that follows is from FANTASY: “There before her was a set of bent, … Continue reading →

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FANTASY Is Dedicated To You, The Reader

Posted on July 30, 2014 by rmanees

My book FANTASY is dedicated to you, the reader.  The dedication reads: “This book is dedicated to every woman who has ever felt self-conscious about her size.  Outer beauty comes in all sizes, shapes, heights, ages, and colors.  And inner beauty … Continue reading →

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An Excerpt From Romance Novel FANTASY!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by rmanees

Excerpt from FANTASY: Izzy thoughtfully watched them leave, elbow on the table, chin propped in her hand. “I wonder how much time I’d get for slapping the taste out her mouth?” Izzy asked hypothetically. Sameerah almost choked on her champagne. … Continue reading →

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FANTASY – A Plus Size Heroine with Spice!

Posted on July 12, 2014 by rmanees

My latest eBook, FANTASY was my fifth novel.  By that point I had received quite a bit of reader feedback via letters and emails, and in person at book signings, as to the things readers wanted to see. FANTASY addressed … Continue reading →

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FANTASY Now Available for Kindle and Nook!

Posted on July 6, 2014 by rmanees

My novel FANTASY is now available for Kindle and Nook on Amazon.com and BN.com (Barnes & Noble.)  The paperback edition is rated “five stars” on both websites.  This link will take you to the Amazon page. I will soon be … Continue reading →

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Romance Novel FANTASY – Digital Edition To Be Released Next Week!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by rmanees

TA-DA! The digital edition of my five-star romance novel FANTASY will be released next week! Here’s the sexy cover. Many thanks to my readers who have inquired about this book. God bless you–I appreciate your patience.

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Breaking New Ground With My Books

Posted on June 4, 2013 by rmanees

I enjoy doing things with my books that are never or rarely done.  I enjoy being different—I think my mother instilled that in me by giving me this crazy name! ALL FOR LOVE is written in the first person, from … Continue reading →

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Plus Size Heroines, Smoking Hot Sex Scene!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by rmanees

I saw this poster on another site, and a reader commented that she would love to see a full figured heroine in someone’s book.  Your wish has already been granted!  Two of my books already feature full-figured heroines .   In … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Winner of the Raynetta Manees Book Contest!

Posted on January 11, 2013 by rmanees

I’m happy to announce that the winner of the Raynetta Manees book give-away contest is….drumroll…Andrea Rivers! Andrea correctly answered the contest question: “What woman was the first Black person to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York?” The answer is … Continue reading →

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