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Always Grace
Spanning two continents and three decades, New York Times bestselling authors Tim LaHaye and Gregory Dinallo weave harrowing, moving epic of soul mates separated by fate and circumstance, where true love is never really lost-if hope and faith remain.
Dylan Cooper wandered into a prestigious Boston art gallery hoping to sell some of his photographs, and walked out determined to marry lovely, forthright gallery assistant Grace MacVicar. Like Dylan, Grace left her Scottish homeland to fulfill her dreams abroad. With Grace as his muse and his bride, Dylan finds new artistic inspiration, until he is called home to serve his country. Though he keeps his promise to return, he learns to his despair that Grace has vanished, believing Dylan had been killed...
Heartbroken, Dylan builds a quiet life in the small fishing village of Newbury, Massachusetts, spending his days immersed in photography-until, out of the blue, he learns of Grace's whereabouts. Twenty years have passed since they last met, changing them in body and soul. Now, as dark clouds loom over Europe once again, Dylan must hope Grace can face the past she's struggled so hard to forget, and reclaim her future with him.
422 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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Tim LaHaye
781 books2,293 followersTimothy "Tim" F. LaHaye was an American evangelical Christian minister, author, and speaker, best known for the Left Behind series of apocalyptic fiction, which he co-wrote with Jerry B. Jenkins.
He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.
He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.
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November 19, 2017
This was an enjoyable book, but it truly made me angry to think that anyone would be capable of the type of deceit that came between Grace and Dylan. Being a photography buff myself, Dylan's artistic ability interested me.The ending was satisfying, and I'm glad I read it.
December 21, 2017
This book was given to me by a friend who loves this story. And I can see why. The characters are fleshed out and you understand them, the storyline pulls you through the book, and you also get a sense of history from the events the characters go through.
The storyline really speeds up at the end!!
An enjoyable read.
The storyline really speeds up at the end!!
An enjoyable read.
March 16, 2022
I wish I had known that this was both books together Come Spring and Always Grace as I had already read Come Spring - having said that - both of these books were wonderful - the narrator John McDonough was great - story was captivating, sweet and held your interest until the end. I loved all the characters - it is a story about life and its journey
August 1, 2017
This book is very different from Tim LaHaye's Left Behind Series, but is very interesting. Takes place in a very different time and so it is interesting to learn of customs and beiiefs of that day
October 6, 2020
vTim LaHaye is one of the best inspirational writers of the day! Thank you Lord!
December 1, 2021
Enjoyable read! Another perspective of the chaos of war and coming home again. Hard to put down!
July 11, 2022
Sappy story for the cool-aid drinkers!
August 16, 2023
A wonderful story, but maybe one calamity too many, it became a little hard to swallow. But a beautiful message and much skill in weaving the storyline.
September 18, 2024
Best book I’ve read in a long time! Loved it!
December 27, 2011
Dylan Cooper wandered into a prestigious Boston art gallery hoping to sell some of his photographs, and walked out determined to marry lovely, forthright gallery assistant Grace MacVicar. Like Dylan, Grace left her Scottish homeland to fulfill her dreams abroad. With Grace as his muse and his bride, Dylan finds new artistic inspiration, until he is called home to serve his country. Though he keeps his promise to return, he learns to his despair that Grace has vanished, believing Dylan had been killed...
Heartbroken, Dylan builds a quiet life in the small fishing village of Newbury, Massachusetts, spending his days immersed in photography-until, out of the blue, he learns of Grace's whereabouts. Twenty years have passed since they last met, changing them in body and soul. Now, as dark clouds loom over Europe once again, Dylan must hope Grace can face the past she's struggled so hard to forget, and reclaim her future with him.
Part of the Christian book series. ok, but a little too much preaching & a little too predictable.
Heartbroken, Dylan builds a quiet life in the small fishing village of Newbury, Massachusetts, spending his days immersed in photography-until, out of the blue, he learns of Grace's whereabouts. Twenty years have passed since they last met, changing them in body and soul. Now, as dark clouds loom over Europe once again, Dylan must hope Grace can face the past she's struggled so hard to forget, and reclaim her future with him.
Part of the Christian book series. ok, but a little too much preaching & a little too predictable.
September 4, 2021
Doesn’t get much better! I truly loved this book it’s a very touching story.
One caveat, this can get a bit confusing because there are three books that have all or part of the story.
Come spring, is a novella that contains the first part of this book. The best Christmas gift is a novella that contains the second part of this book.
This book which is always Grace has both of those parts and then the conclusion. So skip come spring and the best Christmas gift and just read always Grace. It’s very Different from most Tim LaHaye books but it’s just a very beautiful touching story about a couple that finds each other before America gets involved in the first world war and buy a tragic turn of events get separated and meet up again during the second world war
One caveat, this can get a bit confusing because there are three books that have all or part of the story.
Come spring, is a novella that contains the first part of this book. The best Christmas gift is a novella that contains the second part of this book.
This book which is always Grace has both of those parts and then the conclusion. So skip come spring and the best Christmas gift and just read always Grace. It’s very Different from most Tim LaHaye books but it’s just a very beautiful touching story about a couple that finds each other before America gets involved in the first world war and buy a tragic turn of events get separated and meet up again during the second world war
August 29, 2016
Dylan Cooper enters a prestigious art gallery hoping to sell some of his photographs. He meets Grace MacVicar and falls in love. Eventually Dylan figures out a way to support himself with his photographs in the early to mid 1900's. He woos Grace and they eventually marry then the war intercedes. Read about their story of how they were separated by the war and were deceived by their loved ones to keep them apart for many years. Does Dylan finally find Grace? Will they be reunited or has she started a new life? Will a new war intercede in their lives again? I was a little disappointed in the lack of Christianity in the book until closer to the end they finally bring more references in.
January 8, 2017
I am stingy with 5 stars, but if ever a book deserves it, this one does.
Wonderful, fully developed characters and their tale will grab hold of your heart.
Spanning more than 20 years, two continents, the Great Depression, and two world wars, the reader will find this a page turner. "Mr. Cooper", a crusty Scottish, man of principles, photographer, and the love of his life Grace, also Scottish, a cheerful, kind, gentle,resourceful ballet dancer, 20 years younger than Dylan, are separated by War and family.
This is a love story, a story of principles, integrity, loss, faithfulness, and so much more.
If you miss this, you are missing a great read.
Wonderful, fully developed characters and their tale will grab hold of your heart.
Spanning more than 20 years, two continents, the Great Depression, and two world wars, the reader will find this a page turner. "Mr. Cooper", a crusty Scottish, man of principles, photographer, and the love of his life Grace, also Scottish, a cheerful, kind, gentle,resourceful ballet dancer, 20 years younger than Dylan, are separated by War and family.
This is a love story, a story of principles, integrity, loss, faithfulness, and so much more.
If you miss this, you are missing a great read.
May 16, 2013
There's a little bit of everything in this charming book. An unlikely pair who find each other and fall in love. Rugged New England coast complete with a cottage to fix up. WWII, including appropriately nasty Germans. Questions of the heart. A passion for photography, and a quest to have it regarded as art. Scotland. Guernsey.
This story will warm your heart.
This story will warm your heart.
January 15, 2020
I listened to "Always Grace" on my MP3 player. The book moves slow and in the beginning I almost quit a couple times, but so glad I persevered. An emotional love story of Dylan and Grace, spanning over 20 years from WW1 to WW2. Dylan and Grace fall in love, are separated by unforeseen circumstances during WW1, and are not reunited for over 20 years. I will definitely listen to this book again!
August 14, 2013
Got this book from the library and I'm glad I did! It's a good story. I only gave it 4 stars rather than 5 because I found some portions of the novel to be a bit unbelievable. All in all, though, it's a good read!
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August 6, 2008Beautiful love story, sometimes long winded. But fell in love with characters and just couldn't put down.
June 23, 2009
Another dumb book I got at a yard sale! I'm going to the library today!
June 1, 2012
This is a wonderful book about the gifts of love, the sorrows of loss, and the blessings of friends...I would recomend this book to anyone who is looking for a book to touch their soul.
March 4, 2014
Ok book but I really lost interest in the middle and it took me awhile to get back into reading it again. Just didn't hold my attention, a little boring and predictable.
April 28, 2014
It made more sense having the three partial stories in one volume. However, odd bits such as poinsettias blooming in a garden in Massachusetts in December still didn't seem right.
November 19, 2014
Loved the story telling and the characters. Great read hard to put down!
September 28, 2015
Great Christian read. :)
September 25, 2008
Good Christian book set in Boston and Scotland. It has a 20 year span. You can't put it down.
November 20, 2010
I think I saw a made-for-TV movie on this book a few years ago. I really liked the movie too.
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