Grace
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Richard Paul Evans
Originally titled Grace, this award-winning novel gets a brand-new look in this beautiful repackage. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and The Mistletoe Promise comes a novel filled with hope and redemption about two teens who turn to each other to find trust and love.If only I could stay with you forever. I would. Eric is having a hard time adjusting to his family’s move from California to Utah. Then he meets Grace—his classmate and a runaway—dumpster diving behind the burger joint where he works. Eric decides the only thing to do is to hide Grace in the clubhouse in his backyard. With the adults concerned about the looming Cuban Missile Crisis and his father recovering from an immune disorder, Eric grows closer to Grace but can their new relationship survive the harsh realities of life? In this poignant, sensitive, and realistic narrative, Richard Paul Evans shares Grace’s heartbreaking predicament and Eric’s realization that everything is not as simple as it might appear.
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Author
Richard Paul Evans
Pages
192
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2008-10-07
ISBN
1416594396 9781416594390
Ratings
Google: 4
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"Grace had potential as a lighthearted Regency romance, but it ultimately fell flat due to its rushed romance and weak conflict. The love story between Grace and Nicholas developed far too quickly, making it hard to believe in their connection. It felt like they were suddenly in love after just a few days, which made their relationship feel shallow rather than compelling.<br/><br/>The third-act misunderstanding was especially frustrating. Grace’s attempt to get Nicholas’s attention by parading around town with her sisters could have been an interesting plot point, but it was twisted into an unnecessary and illogical conflict. Nicholas’ belief that Grace was trying to escape him felt forced, and his reaction—distancing himself—was overdramatic and frustrating. The conflict could have been resolved with a single conversation, but instead, it dragged the story down.<br/><br/>That said, Grace was still somewhat enjoyable as a short, easy read. However, it might have been stronger if it had been a little longer, giving more time to develop the romance and characters properly. As it stands, it was entertaining enough to pass the time, but not particularly memorable or satisfying."
Marie O