Grace in Motion

by MariaLisa deMora

Victor Montrose was born with rhythm in his blood. From the toddler banging wooden spoons on his grandmother’s pots to the teenager commanding the drum line at Friday night football games, drumming has always been his escape, his power, his everything. It’s the one thing that’s never let him down.
For over a decade, Vic has chased that high from band to band, believing every promise that “this one” would be different. He’s the ultimate chameleon—the drummer every frontman wants—but never quite finding a place where he truly belongs.
When Benny Jones offers him a spot in Occupy Yourself, Vic dares to hope again. The chemistry is electric. The music feels like home. Then Benny’s near-fatal overdose threatens to tear the band apart, leaving Vic stranded in Indiana with their gear and a crumbling dream.
Now, Vic must decide whether to fight for the one family that’s ever felt real… or finally walk away from the only constant he’s ever known.
Enter Bonnie Dupont—fierce, independent, and everything Vic never knew he needed. As their sparks ignite both on and off the stage, Vic finds himself questioning everything he thought he wanted. Because for the first time, the music isn’t enough.
He wants her.
A powerful, emotional rock romance about chasing belonging, second chances, and finding grace in the places you least expect.
Grace in Motion is Book 2 in the Occupy Yourself series—where the beats are heavy, the hearts are guarded, and love hits harder than any drum fill

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 29, 2026

About the author

Raised in the south, Wall Street Journal & USA TODAY bestselling author MariaLisa deMora learned about the magic of books at an early age. Every summer, she would spend hours in the local library, devouring books of every genre. Self-described as a book-a-holic, she says "I've always loved to read, but then I discovered writing, and found I adored that, too. For reading...if nothing else is available, I've been known to read the back of the cereal box."

A member of Romance Writers of America, deMora​ has penned a variety of stories, with five established series that include motorcycle romance, veteran repatriation, and time travel, as well as a romantic standalone, dark suspense, and a legal thriller. Her website is filled with links and information, as well as extras like character interviews, playlists, poetry, and trailer videos!

Her short bio reads, "Plate-spinner / cat herder at work; totally geeked author; single mom in the thick of autism at home; hockey freak; wanna-be hiker; usta-be/on-again EQ gamer."

Reviews

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

OY- Grace in Motion

All the STARS! I have been a MariaLisa deMora fan for years. To see her write books back in the RWMC world makes me so happy. The band has so many family ties to the MC but the band members needed their own voices. Vic has struggled his whole life to find his place behind a kit. With OY he gets that chance. A band, his music, his voice, a home and a found family. Bonnie is searching for the same and it's an instant fire when the two meet. Most of our lives are filled with struggles and that's part of why I love the boss ladies books. Life isn't roses and fairy tales. She blends a happy ever after with real life drama. Thanks for all the words!

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grace in Motion gives all the feels. It follows Vic Montrose, drummer, through his struggles to be where he should be. Like Born Into Trouble, Benny's book (OY's Book 1), there are things that go on that highlight a musician's life that is not pretty.

As Vic finds himself involved with the RWMC (Rebel Wayfarers Motorcycle Club), a found family can be a good thing.

I can't wait to read the next in the series.

MariaLisa is back with great stories!