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Saving Grace
In this Western historical romance, a Methodist minister will do anything to save a young woman from her uncle’s devious schemes.Kansas, 1890. If ever Grace Benson needs a man to ride to her rescue, now is the time—and Kansas preacher Simon Grafton is the man! When he encounters her on the roadside being brutally attacked by her uncle’s farmhand, Simon doesn’t flinch. He’ll risk anything to defend this innocent from the madman who’s still at large. As Simon helps her heal and gain a new foothold in life, it becomes clear that his heart is what needs defending. Soon his only course of action is to make her his bride. . . .
281 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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Carolyn Davidson
68 books89 followersCarolyn Davidson began writing in 1986, knowing absolutely nothing about the craft. Her first three books were rejected by Harlequin.
She met Dixie Browning at a Harlequin dinner in Charleston, South Carolina, and told Dixie she was writing, but that she feared she was too old to begin such an undertaking. Dixie's response spurred Carolyn to pursue her dream. Dixie said, in her own inimitable fashion, "Well, honey, you can't start any younger!" And she was right.
Having spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and working woman, she's privileged to have a career that makes her dreams possible. Writing historical romance gives her the opportunity to travel, to visit all those places where our forefathers staked their claim on this country of ours. And then she goes home and writes their stories, maybe not exactly as they lived them, but as her imagination portrays them.
Carolyn lives in the South, where romance thrives, and where the sun shines almost every day of the year. In fact, some days it is difficult to stay glued to her computer, especially when the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom.
She lives not far from the ocean, close to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Moreover, time at the beach is easy to come by. Does she enjoy her life? You bet! Harlequin allows her to write the books she loves, and her editor is patient with her quirks and foibles. Her family, though scattered in various states, is supportive, and her husband is a constant source of inspiration.
She met Dixie Browning at a Harlequin dinner in Charleston, South Carolina, and told Dixie she was writing, but that she feared she was too old to begin such an undertaking. Dixie's response spurred Carolyn to pursue her dream. Dixie said, in her own inimitable fashion, "Well, honey, you can't start any younger!" And she was right.
Having spent her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, and working woman, she's privileged to have a career that makes her dreams possible. Writing historical romance gives her the opportunity to travel, to visit all those places where our forefathers staked their claim on this country of ours. And then she goes home and writes their stories, maybe not exactly as they lived them, but as her imagination portrays them.
Carolyn lives in the South, where romance thrives, and where the sun shines almost every day of the year. In fact, some days it is difficult to stay glued to her computer, especially when the birds are singing and the flowers are in full bloom.
She lives not far from the ocean, close to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic cities in the world. Moreover, time at the beach is easy to come by. Does she enjoy her life? You bet! Harlequin allows her to write the books she loves, and her editor is patient with her quirks and foibles. Her family, though scattered in various states, is supportive, and her husband is a constant source of inspiration.
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January 18, 2016This is a Western set in 1890s Kansas. AS the book opens, Simon Grafton, the local Methodist minister, rescues Grace Benson when he comes upon her being savagely beaten by the side of the road. We quickly learn that the assailant is a hired man working for Grace's uncle. The man is determined to marry Grace and for reasons unknown, her uncle thinks this is actually a good idea. Given that it appears Grace escaped a physical assault and what sounds like a near-rape at his hands, I instantly started to question the uncle's judgment.
The writing is a bit choppy and overly simplistic, but Simon seemed like a genuinely decent guy, so I decided to roll with it for a while. Simon rescued Grace and installed her at the parsonage to recover from her injuries, with his housekeeper to chaperone. Then, out of nowhere, Simon suddenly starts to put the moves on Grace. So, they meet for the first time in Chapter 1 and by Chapter 3, less than a day later, suddenly Grace is The One. And then there's the detail of Grace being highly traumatized by her ordeal.
No, just no.
The writing is a bit choppy and overly simplistic, but Simon seemed like a genuinely decent guy, so I decided to roll with it for a while. Simon rescued Grace and installed her at the parsonage to recover from her injuries, with his housekeeper to chaperone. Then, out of nowhere, Simon suddenly starts to put the moves on Grace. So, they meet for the first time in Chapter 1 and by Chapter 3, less than a day later, suddenly Grace is The One. And then there's the detail of Grace being highly traumatized by her ordeal.
No, just no.
January 13, 2012
I really had to bribe myself to finish 'Saving Grace'. It was so bad I wasn't cheering for the bad guy exactly but close. Grace was so annoying, Simon a little less annoying, and the storyline was terrible. I had to put the book aside for weeks before I finally picked it up again and finished it. Did I mention the prose was annoying, too?
You kinda had the feeling that it should be in the inspirational historical category there was just that much sermonizing going on. I really hated Grace with her innocent lamb attitude and I hated Simon for humoring her. I guess I've become accustomed to stronger heroines.
Saving Grace is a long, long spiral downward from the first Carolyn Davidson book I read Gerrity's Bride. GB was fun with a believable romance between two strong-willed characters which unfortunately wasn't what you'll find in SG.
You kinda had the feeling that it should be in the inspirational historical category there was just that much sermonizing going on. I really hated Grace with her innocent lamb attitude and I hated Simon for humoring her. I guess I've become accustomed to stronger heroines.
Saving Grace is a long, long spiral downward from the first Carolyn Davidson book I read Gerrity's Bride. GB was fun with a believable romance between two strong-willed characters which unfortunately wasn't what you'll find in SG.
December 29, 2011
Was not well written was choppy and lacked no feeling I have read non fiction with more passion
March 26, 2023
Filled with trials and love
I liked the innocence of Grace and the love and determination of Simon. This book is a constant up and down of good and bad happenings. I enjoyed reading it. I wondered whether Grace and Simon would both be alive in the end.
I liked the innocence of Grace and the love and determination of Simon. This book is a constant up and down of good and bad happenings. I enjoyed reading it. I wondered whether Grace and Simon would both be alive in the end.
August 24, 2018
Not that great. I have read a lot of her books. This one was way too predictable.
March 29, 2024
Like it
This book is a sweet romance it's predictable but still a nice story. I like this author and wish more of her books were available in the Kindle store.
This book is a sweet romance it's predictable but still a nice story. I like this author and wish more of her books were available in the Kindle store.
June 16, 2019
Grace Benson is saved from a physical attack by the local Methodist minister, Simon Grafton. Because the attacker was a farm hand on her uncle's ranch (and Grace's uncle was encouraging marriage between his niece and the hand), Simon decides to take her to his home for safe keeping.
In less than 20 pages, Simon is trying to convince Grace to marry him. I thought that was a bit fast. Although Simon had a housekeeper who could act as a chaperone, Simon was worried about his congregation's view of two unmarried young people in the same home.
The farmhand had a problem with accepting that Grace was married. Grace's uncle did not believe there was an attack and he was still encouraging his niece to marry the cowboy. Angered by Grace's lack of interest in him, the cowboy decided to capture or kill her.
The rest of the story was about the law's efforts to capture the cowboy (he'd gravely beaten one of the town's prostitutes) as well as keep Grace out of the cowboy's clutches. I finished the book but it was very bland. The most interesting character was the villain. There simply wasn't enough going on in the story to keep a reader's interest.
In less than 20 pages, Simon is trying to convince Grace to marry him. I thought that was a bit fast. Although Simon had a housekeeper who could act as a chaperone, Simon was worried about his congregation's view of two unmarried young people in the same home.
The farmhand had a problem with accepting that Grace was married. Grace's uncle did not believe there was an attack and he was still encouraging his niece to marry the cowboy. Angered by Grace's lack of interest in him, the cowboy decided to capture or kill her.
The rest of the story was about the law's efforts to capture the cowboy (he'd gravely beaten one of the town's prostitutes) as well as keep Grace out of the cowboy's clutches. I finished the book but it was very bland. The most interesting character was the villain. There simply wasn't enough going on in the story to keep a reader's interest.
June 8, 2011
Young girl Grace Benson is rescued by local preacher Simon Grafton. He falls in love with her and protects her from the man who continues to stalk her. They marry happy ending.
This book is very predictable, I found myself thumbing through the pages to get through.
This book is very predictable, I found myself thumbing through the pages to get through.
June 24, 2011
This book started out very good and continued throughout the story.
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