Saving Grace: Fate Has it in For Grace-Can She Survive What Awaits Her?

by Ryan M. Phillips

Fate Has it In For Grace, Can She Survive What Awaits Her? As the only daughter of a successful businesswoman, Grace grew up with nothing but the best. Sheltered by her single mother and educated in an exclusive private school in Detroit, Grace was not ready for the harsh realities of an unforgiving world. Grace's naiveté coupled with her desire to experience life on her own terms leaders her down a path of emotional devastation and physical abuse. Through a chance encounter Grace meets Mike, a successful design artist who introduces her to a relationship very different from her usual one-night-stands and affairs with married men. Things take a turn for the worse however when Grace's roommate walks in on her and her personal trainer in their apartment. This betrayal tears apart Mike and Grace's romance and shatters the trust and friendship between Grace and Trina. In the midst of torn relationships and life-shattering losses, Grace is left with no one to turn to except God she thought had long since abandoned her.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Ryan M. Phillips lives in Orlando, Florida. She is the communications specialist for The Ephraim Project, Inc. and the author of three previous novels: Saving Grace, After the Fall, and Fall from Grace. Ryan is currently working on her fifth novel while pursuing a Master of Arts degree in English.

Reviews

[Stanjay Daniels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can I start this review off by saying that this book has been in my home library for a few years now and I remember when I first got it, starting it but never finishing it. Everything happens for a reason in a certain season...and this is truly the season in my life where I felt lead to pick up this book again and read in its entirety. This book is such an incredible gem! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat! This is the author's first novel that she wrote at the age of 22 and I truly felt that she was born to write! Her writing style was impeccable and the characters were just amazing. The story line took me through all kinds of feelings. I laughed, I cried (a lot) and I learned. This book just wasn't a novel but a true testimony of the power of prayer, patience, love, life and friendship. It ministered to me tremendously and I highly recommend this book to everyone. This author has won a spot as my favorite author from just this book alone! I was halfway through this book when I decided I had to purchase all of her other books. Just an amazing couple of days being immersed in this book! Fantastic book!

[Ibyl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this novel. I fell in love with the characters because they were so realistic. One character I just wanted to ring her neck, but she was definitely a type I have expereinced in real life. THe vocabulary was rich as well. i found myself reading with a dictionary. I recommend all three of her books. I am hoping she will come out with more in the future.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Saving Grace" was a surprisingly good read (I found it on the clearance shelf.). Grace is bearing fruit of someone who seek to please others and who is doing things using her own strength. Her happiness is short term and typically when she does get what she thought she wanted she was not satisfied. Grace's long time best friend, Trina makes mistakes that Grace has supported her through or rescued her from. However, Trina is very judgemental and critical of Grace, especially after she begin attending church. She withholds her friendship whenever she disapproves of Grace behavior. Grace begin dating Michael after a couple failed relationships including a married man. Her first impression of Michael is that he is a Mama's boy and she doesn't want to waste her time on him. Michael loves God. He holds weekly Bible Study in his loft. He comes from a tough beginnings, but is now a successful Design Artist who owns his own business. From the description in the book he is also very easy on the eye. But he is not perfect. Grace initially is not sure if she believes in God, eventually will seek Him when she is feeling lost.

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Grace Naybor decides to uproot her life in Detroit to go live with her best friend Trina, who moves to Memphis to be with her boyfriend, Darius. Trina and Darius's relationship does even last a quarter of the way into the story, but Grace goes through a period where she has a brief make-out session with her trainer Don, who is married. Nothing actually develops between them, as Mike enters the picture. The climate of the story comes in the form of a misunderstanding as Trina thinks that Grace is having and affair with Don, and so she tells Mike, which leads to more drama. At the same time, Grace is dealing with the sudden loss of her mother and a new-found relationship with her father. DRAMA!!! LOL. I didn't like most of the characters in this story. I thought they were too self-righteous and too self-absorbed, but the story weaves itself together in the end where Grace and Mike find each other.

[Nancy DeValve · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I think it was a bit long and wordy in places and could have been tightened up, but for a first novel published when the author was only 22, I think overall it's outstanding. I'm looking forward to reading more books written by Ms Phillips and I am hopeful that her writing style will get better and better. The story itself was good, but it did take until past the middle of the book for the plot to get to the point where you couldn't put the book down. I do recommend this book!

[Kristen W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favorite book. It's Christian fiction that doesn't read all cheesy and unrealistic. It's real life and the conversations flow naturally. I love the growth and development of the characters and the ease of the developing relationship. It wasn't rushed. I felt the pain and heartache of the character. Man, I actually cried! Amazing author. You HAVE to read Fall From Grace afterwards.

[Asha McDd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked Grace and identified with what it was like listening to christians before becoming one myself. However I didn't understand how Micheal could be in a relationship with an unbeliever when he obviously knew better, he even proposed. All in all it's a good story.

[Renita Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it

A great book from beginning to the end! I love Grace and Mike. Trina was so wrong and should have never lied

[Dorressa Quick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book!

Very Good book. I enjoyed every single Chapter. This book is an awesome read. I would recommend it to all to read.

[Dekota Lancaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

A few typos but an interesting love story.

[Charlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars!

[Shelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to say i just LIKED this book.
I'm not in love with it but i did enjoy reading it.
The problem I had with this book was the joke about Jesus (either in this book or the sequel)
which was entirely disrespectful and awful.
Other than that i recommened you pick it up for a weekend trip away from home or just having the
house to yourself for awhile.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was ok, starts off pretty slow, but gets good in the middle.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read the other two, just as soon as I can find them.

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I AM DONE

[Mrs. Queen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Inspirational!

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was ok, because even though the story was realistic, it was hard to stay into the passion of wanting to read this book.

[Venecia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually enjoyed this book better than I thought I would. At first it seemed a little cheesy, but it got better and by the end I really enjoyed it.

[Jereeq · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love some of these Christian books that are so sincere, heart felt, and inspiring. Adds to my reservoir of faith and hope!

[Sarah Gideon · Rating 4 out of 5]

it is beautifully written. i actually cried at some point.

[Hurley Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. I highly recommend this book!

[Jannah Browne · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite book series... Very interesting and well written

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I thought the part where she actually gave her life to Christ was a bit rushed, but overall I enjoyed the content and how it was written.

[Monica Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful