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J.E. Grace, a California-born artist and writer, found her true calling when she relocated to the Midwest in 2000. After a successful career in real estate, she retired in 2012 to dedicate herself to her passions for writing and art. With a diverse range of interests, including poetry, traditional oil and pastel painting, digital art, and photography, she showcases her creative endeavors on platforms such as Society 6, Fine Art America, and Zazzle.

Deeply rooted in her faith, J.E. Grace's writing exudes spiritual overtones that resonate with her readers. She primarily focuses on the Christian inspirational and mystery/suspense/romance genres, weaving captivating tales that touch the soul. Her most recent release, the Watchmaker's Series, set ...more

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	Redemption at Shadow Lake (Houses of Mystery #1) 4.27 avg rating — 66 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Buried Secrets (Houses of Mystery #2) 4.29 avg rating — 35 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sweetest Gift: A Lakeview Falls Romance 4.33 avg rating — 27 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To Rescue My Love A Christmas Surprise 4.15 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Transcending Time (The Watchmaker's Series Book 1) 4.41 avg rating — 22 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Time of Haunted Beginnings 3.95 avg rating — 21 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Walk with Heavenly Spirits 4.44 avg rating — 18 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Time for Second Chances 3.93 avg rating — 14 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Louis' Legacy (The Watchmaker's Series Book 2) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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New Release- The Amish Baker Caper: A Willow Springs Amish Mystery Romance by Tracy Fredrychowski

Meet Ruthie Mast, the feisty and determined baker at the heart of The Amish Bakery, known for her bossy demeanor, which has kept suitors at bay—until now.Ruthie’s world has turned upside down when her prized recipe box vanishes, threatening her bakery’s reputation and livelihood. The theft is just one in a series of unsettling crimes rippling through the tranquil town of Willow Springs, s

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Another great read in the Echoes of Thunder series. I connected with the characters right away. Libby had grown up backpacking in the mountains with her father. When she decides to do a proxy marriage with Michael and become a mom to his two children ...more
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Another great read in the series. Everything is so well thought out; it captured me, and I couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting. So exciting! There is a lot of suspense, high-end tech assets, and great characters that held my interest from t ...more
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I loved Stolen Secrets and finished it in one sitting. I simply couldn't put it down. The story had me hooked from the beginning. Kidnapping, cat and mouse chases, lots of secrets, along with trying to discover the one behind everything. In this book ...more
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Another great murder mystery with numerous clues, Noodle's ability to find things others miss, and Grant & Paisley solving the murder. Each of them has a wonderful gift for solving crimes, and they work well together. The Sandlin Inn is a wonderful ba ...more
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I just finished Schooled in Love and was drawn in from the beginning. I loved everything about this book, from the setting to the characters, the mystery, and a sweet budding romance. The characters are real with lots of layers. The main characters ha ...more
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A great set of romantic suspense novels by seven different authors. I couldn't pick a favorite. I enjoyed them all immensely. The authors included in the set are some of my favorites, so of course, I expected to be entertained. I wasn't disappointed. ...more
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The Amish Baker's Redemption is about acceptance, forgiveness, and coming back to your roots. Adele Bontrager returns to the Amish community and starts her journey to rejoin the church. Gone for years among the English world, she is filled with regre ...more
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