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Circle Eight #8
Benjamin
The shadows can consume us, if we let them. Love can redeem us, if we believe.
Benjamin Graham has spent all of his adult life hiding from his past. Kidnapped as a child, he's struggled to leave the dark memories behind him until the fateful day when he comes to face to face with a monster from his past. He loses control, he loses himself, and tries to disappear into the wilds of Texas.
Grace Beckett hasn't had an easy life. Her grief pushes her to disguise herself for revenge, but her path takes a right turn when she meets the Grahams. Ben becomes the beacon of sanity, the anchor she tries to attach herself to, much to his dismay.
When their names appear on wanted posters, they have to find a way to rely on each other, stay alive and become the people they want to be. Love will become their salvation, if they forgive themselves and heal their hearts and souls together.
Benjamin Graham has spent all of his adult life hiding from his past. Kidnapped as a child, he's struggled to leave the dark memories behind him until the fateful day when he comes to face to face with a monster from his past. He loses control, he loses himself, and tries to disappear into the wilds of Texas.
Grace Beckett hasn't had an easy life. Her grief pushes her to disguise herself for revenge, but her path takes a right turn when she meets the Grahams. Ben becomes the beacon of sanity, the anchor she tries to attach herself to, much to his dismay.
When their names appear on wanted posters, they have to find a way to rely on each other, stay alive and become the people they want to be. Love will become their salvation, if they forgive themselves and heal their hearts and souls together.
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First published June 28, 2016
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Emma Lang
23 books133 followersEmma Lang is the pseudonym of author Beth Williamson. She is an award-winning, bestselling author of both historical and erotic romances.
Born and raised in New York, she holds a B.F.A. in writing from New York University. She lives just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and two sons.
Born and raised in New York, she holds a B.F.A. in writing from New York University. She lives just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and two sons.
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July 5, 2016
Ben Graham has been on his own for years. Consumed by the grief of a horrendous past, he has stayed away from his family, ashamed of the man he has become. But he's quickly reminded that the past can never be completely forgotten when Grace Beckett rides into his life.
Grace has had a hard life herself. She's spent months searching for the one man who can help her exact revenge on the family that destroyed her life. That man is Ben Graham, and she refuses to take no for an answer.
Together Ben and Grace start on a journey to find Grace's son and destroy the family that took him. Along the way, Ben and Grace learn to trust each other, as well as themselves, and to finally let their hearts heal so they can look to a future together.
A beautiful story of the power of love, family, and forgiveness. Number 8 in Emma Lang's Circle Eight series, Benjamin can be read as a stand alone but I would recommend reading the series from the start. You don't want to miss a second with this incredible family. A Book Obsessed Chicks Team Selection
Grace has had a hard life herself. She's spent months searching for the one man who can help her exact revenge on the family that destroyed her life. That man is Ben Graham, and she refuses to take no for an answer.
Together Ben and Grace start on a journey to find Grace's son and destroy the family that took him. Along the way, Ben and Grace learn to trust each other, as well as themselves, and to finally let their hearts heal so they can look to a future together.
A beautiful story of the power of love, family, and forgiveness. Number 8 in Emma Lang's Circle Eight series, Benjamin can be read as a stand alone but I would recommend reading the series from the start. You don't want to miss a second with this incredible family. A Book Obsessed Chicks Team Selection
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July 20, 2017This is the story I've been waiting for!
July 3, 2016
Omg. It's 330am. Just couldn't put the damn tearjerker down. Review to follow
December 16, 2019
I love this series
While I love this entire series, Benjamín 's story is so poignant. Kid napped as a small child when he's rescued the darkness of his experiences follows follows Ben into adulthood . How does a brutalized soul find its way back to normality? The author does a great job of rounding out the series and showing Ben Graham finally conquering the darkness inside him when he returns to the place where he was imprisoned to help free another victim of a depraved villain.
While I love this entire series, Benjamín 's story is so poignant. Kid napped as a small child when he's rescued the darkness of his experiences follows follows Ben into adulthood . How does a brutalized soul find its way back to normality? The author does a great job of rounding out the series and showing Ben Graham finally conquering the darkness inside him when he returns to the place where he was imprisoned to help free another victim of a depraved villain.
September 10, 2016
I cried! It was such a wonderful series! I was waiting for Ben story for so long! Let's see the new generation of Grahams and hope that it is as great as this series!
September 21, 2017
I've enjoyed the entire Circle Eight series.....
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October 17, 2023
After living five years in captivity as a boy, the grown man is asked by Grace to help find her son whi is now captive. Ben has to face the past to help the little boy
March 8, 2025
I loved this series, I’m sad it’s over. 8 separate love stories of strong heroines and men, plus you always got a glimpse into their siblings life. So good!
July 30, 2016
I could not put this book down. Cowboys and tough guys are not supposed to make you cry but this one did. We first learned about Benjy in the first book of eight. The story of what happened to him was told in the 3rd when Caleb rescued his little brother. Our suspicions were confirmed in the 7th. In this book we see Benjy’s side of the story, all the shame, self doubts and misery. We also see how strong and good he is when Grace needs his help to rescue her son from the family that tormented him as a boy. She may have had to force him in the beginning but Benjy came through for her and her son. Most of you will cry. Others will come close to crying. The rest should check to see if you still have a heart. To say I like this book is an understatement. I highly recommend you read it. I recommend you read the entire series.
July 30, 2016
Benjamin finally gets his HEA!
After such a terrifying experience in his early childhood, it was nearly impossible for Benjamin to relate to anyone outside of his immediate family. Until Grace tracks him to his lonely hideaway and begs him to help recover hers son from the same horrible group that had taken him, Benjamin was completely isolated and shut down. Helping Grace and Henry bring the abusers to justice redeemed Benjamin in his own eyes and allowed him to open his heart to the possibility of love. Grace was so fiery and passionate that there was no way Benjamin could ignore her as he had the rest of the world. This was a really great story and I recommend the ENTIRE Circle Eight series to anyone who loves Romance!
After such a terrifying experience in his early childhood, it was nearly impossible for Benjamin to relate to anyone outside of his immediate family. Until Grace tracks him to his lonely hideaway and begs him to help recover hers son from the same horrible group that had taken him, Benjamin was completely isolated and shut down. Helping Grace and Henry bring the abusers to justice redeemed Benjamin in his own eyes and allowed him to open his heart to the possibility of love. Grace was so fiery and passionate that there was no way Benjamin could ignore her as he had the rest of the world. This was a really great story and I recommend the ENTIRE Circle Eight series to anyone who loves Romance!
September 26, 2016
I was disappointed in the final novel of the Circle Eight series. I was looking forward to Benjamin's book and finding out how and who would be his mate. I could not connect with Grace at all. She seemed a very shallowly written character to me. A cardboard cutout.
The love that blossemed between the two came too quickly and I couldn't really understand it. I can't find the words to describe why this entire book seemed unrealistic, shallow, unsatisfactory to me.
The ending was good though. How Benjamin finally let go of his demons. How he finally accepted the love of his siblings and that the Circle Eight was indeed his home. I had a few tears in my eyes.
The love that blossemed between the two came too quickly and I couldn't really understand it. I can't find the words to describe why this entire book seemed unrealistic, shallow, unsatisfactory to me.
The ending was good though. How Benjamin finally let go of his demons. How he finally accepted the love of his siblings and that the Circle Eight was indeed his home. I had a few tears in my eyes.
January 4, 2017
I have really enjoyed the circle eight series but this book fell short for me it was just missing something. I felt the hype leading up to Ben's story hoping to finally find some answers only to wind up asking more questions. I don't think we needed a tell all about what he went though but it we needed something more than demons and vague hints. I enjoyed the book just left me wondering still. Just my opinion though lol
July 27, 2016
Circle Eight
Ben was lost again in his dark world until his hat was shot off his head. Grace found him and she needed to find her son. He had been taken just like Ben was when he was a little boy. So the adventure begins for Ben and Grace. A great story to end The Circle of Eight. One of the best. Enjoy!
Ben was lost again in his dark world until his hat was shot off his head. Grace found him and she needed to find her son. He had been taken just like Ben was when he was a little boy. So the adventure begins for Ben and Grace. A great story to end The Circle of Eight. One of the best. Enjoy!
July 28, 2016
A happy ending
I have followed the story of the Circle Eight since it's beginning and enjoyed each and every book. The stories have been original and adventurous, telling of those early times when life was simpler but also complicated. I recommend you read all the books and enjoy a good tale.
I have followed the story of the Circle Eight since it's beginning and enjoyed each and every book. The stories have been original and adventurous, telling of those early times when life was simpler but also complicated. I recommend you read all the books and enjoy a good tale.
August 17, 2016
I read all eight of the Circle Eight series. I enjoyed them, but found this one fell flat. Ben's problems were too vague. Bernadette was mentioned as an abuser but in vague terms. I feltblike it was a sketch that didn't get finished. I really enjoyed the Grahams and their stories.
August 21, 2016
Emma Lang continues to bring the Wild West to life. While each book of the Circle Eight series is great Benjamin's story was extra special. After all that he has been thru to see him come back into the family in such a heartwarming way brought a tear to my eye.
September 29, 2016
The mighty eight
This series of stories has formed a complete and happy family home. They live , love, work,and enjoy each other and have enough love and spirit to take on a special boy to give love and guidance to.
This series of stories has formed a complete and happy family home. They live , love, work,and enjoy each other and have enough love and spirit to take on a special boy to give love and guidance to.
August 12, 2016
Awesome read - waited so long for the final brother's book but it was worth it!!
October 19, 2016
Great ending to the series!!
April 22, 2023
Fantastic
Fantastic end to the series. I'm glad the details of the child abuse remain hidden. It was not needed to complete the story.
Fantastic end to the series. I'm glad the details of the child abuse remain hidden. It was not needed to complete the story.
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September 29, 2017Benjamin Graham & Grace Beckett
the final story concludes with Ben's and it was just as exciting as the last one. Ben has decided to live alone, a man running from the law. Grace is out to find him so that he can take her back to the compound he was held at all those years ago. Her son Henry was captured by the Cunninghams' and has gone to great lengths to find him again. Exciting, action-packed, and well written story. EL outdid herself with this series and they were all good stories.
the final story concludes with Ben's and it was just as exciting as the last one. Ben has decided to live alone, a man running from the law. Grace is out to find him so that he can take her back to the compound he was held at all those years ago. Her son Henry was captured by the Cunninghams' and has gone to great lengths to find him again. Exciting, action-packed, and well written story. EL outdid herself with this series and they were all good stories.
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