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Saving Grace
Five years ago, fed up with everyone telling her how to run her life, Grace Winston cut all ties from her controlling parents. She escaped to a small town in North Central Alberta to build a new life for herself, depending solely on her own skills and decisions rather, than her family name. The only thing missing was Mark Sterling, the secret love of her life she left behind.
Mark Sterling knew he screwed up big time by failing to reveal the depth of his feelings for Grace before she left. Months later, he learned he’d mistakenly fathered a child with another woman. When his former lover died, his guilty conscience wouldn’t let him abandon his baby.
Now, while vacationing with his four-year-old daughter, Mark bumps into Grace. Though sparks fly, the only thing the two of them can agree on is that they disagree on just about everything.
Can they overcome the past and stop interfering in each other’s lives long enough to sustain a permanent relationship?
Mark Sterling knew he screwed up big time by failing to reveal the depth of his feelings for Grace before she left. Months later, he learned he’d mistakenly fathered a child with another woman. When his former lover died, his guilty conscience wouldn’t let him abandon his baby.
Now, while vacationing with his four-year-old daughter, Mark bumps into Grace. Though sparks fly, the only thing the two of them can agree on is that they disagree on just about everything.
Can they overcome the past and stop interfering in each other’s lives long enough to sustain a permanent relationship?
254 pages, Paperback
Published May 24, 2018
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About the author
Katie O'Connor
46 books137 followersKatie O’Connor lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She married her high school sweetheart and is living her happily ever after. She is the mother of two grown daughters and is extremely proud of her five grandchildren.
Katie’s career path has been long and twisted, with most of her life devoted to her family. She’s been a waitress, chambermaid, cashier, store manager, as well as a lab and x-ray technician. She is an avid quilter and crafter. She finds inspiration and relaxation in the wilds of Alberta.
She’s dabbled in writing since high school because something drives her to create stories. She swears it’s impossible for her NOT to write. Unsatisfied with one genre, Katie writes contemporary romance, fantasy/paranormal romance and erotica. Recently, she’s crafted her first cozy mystery with the intention of publishing a cozy mystery series.
She believes in all things magical; including dragons, fairies, UFOs, ghosts, and house pixies. But most of all she believes in love, romance and hope.
Katie’s career path has been long and twisted, with most of her life devoted to her family. She’s been a waitress, chambermaid, cashier, store manager, as well as a lab and x-ray technician. She is an avid quilter and crafter. She finds inspiration and relaxation in the wilds of Alberta.
She’s dabbled in writing since high school because something drives her to create stories. She swears it’s impossible for her NOT to write. Unsatisfied with one genre, Katie writes contemporary romance, fantasy/paranormal romance and erotica. Recently, she’s crafted her first cozy mystery with the intention of publishing a cozy mystery series.
She believes in all things magical; including dragons, fairies, UFOs, ghosts, and house pixies. But most of all she believes in love, romance and hope.
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February 26, 2018
While we already know from the first book how Grace's relationship ended up...we now hear how it all went down in the little hamlet known as Haven. I went from loving Grace to really not liking her much because despite wanting to make it on her own, she really acted like a spoiled brat and teenager but with the help of her family and friends, she finally grows up into the woman she is meant to be. Sterling is a strong, wonderful father, but he has his work cut out for him proving that Grace and he were meant to be. Watching everyone band together to show Grace how much she is loved by not only the friends she has made in Haven but also by the family she left behind is a wonderful story indeed. I REALLY need Nick's story :) -- he was a highlight for me in this book!
January 27, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book. it took me a few days to get through it because of some sort of readers block but I finally got to finish it. don't let my block determine whether or not you should read it, you totally should. it was a personal block. anyway back to the book lol. I loved the love between grace and Sterling. it's a true love that came late. they faced many twists and turns to get to their happiness but I'm so glad they did. once I got over my block I simply couldn't put it down.
October 29, 2022
A great cozy romance but with a feisty heroine, whom I loved! Grace is her own woman, but with an empty heart for all but one. The one who 'got away' through her own fault. Katie O'Connor has written a super range of characters, set in a small town setting, where everyone knows your business. Hidden emotions and past choices keep the reader guessing as to the outcome.
January 17, 2017
I was hooked on this series from the first book. O'Connor is a wonderful storyteller and I couldn't wait to start this second installment.
Saving Grace jumped right into the emotional whirlwind when Mark (Sterling) met up with Grace again after years apart and immediately kissed her. Learning his backstory and all that he had been through in Grace's absence really made me want him to fight for his and his daughter's happiness. When he showed up at the store to confront Grace, I enjoyed watching them butt heads. Grace's stubborn nature was very entertaining. When she began to accept her feelings and the possibilities, I was mentally encouraging her from my side of the page. They had so much past baggage to work through and accept. It was clearly going to be a long road, but the attraction was always there simmering under the surface. Sasha was a very well-written character and I was thoroughly entertained by her and her conversations. Grace was such a strong-willed character, but at times I felt as if she was trying to sabotage her possible future with Sterling. I wanted to shout at her to release the past and move forward toward happiness. I enjoyed watching Grace and Sterling trying to build a relationship, but I also felt her frustration at his seemingly constant interference. When Grace's family showed up in town and one of Sterling's biggest secrets came out, I was seething right along with Grace. I knew Sterling's heart was in the right place, but it was still a big pill to swallow. The ending was perfect and very truly demonstrated love and compromise. This book had a constant flow of peace and purposeful drama. The storyline kept me engaged and entertained throughout. I am very much looking forward to more from this series.
Saving Grace jumped right into the emotional whirlwind when Mark (Sterling) met up with Grace again after years apart and immediately kissed her. Learning his backstory and all that he had been through in Grace's absence really made me want him to fight for his and his daughter's happiness. When he showed up at the store to confront Grace, I enjoyed watching them butt heads. Grace's stubborn nature was very entertaining. When she began to accept her feelings and the possibilities, I was mentally encouraging her from my side of the page. They had so much past baggage to work through and accept. It was clearly going to be a long road, but the attraction was always there simmering under the surface. Sasha was a very well-written character and I was thoroughly entertained by her and her conversations. Grace was such a strong-willed character, but at times I felt as if she was trying to sabotage her possible future with Sterling. I wanted to shout at her to release the past and move forward toward happiness. I enjoyed watching Grace and Sterling trying to build a relationship, but I also felt her frustration at his seemingly constant interference. When Grace's family showed up in town and one of Sterling's biggest secrets came out, I was seething right along with Grace. I knew Sterling's heart was in the right place, but it was still a big pill to swallow. The ending was perfect and very truly demonstrated love and compromise. This book had a constant flow of peace and purposeful drama. The storyline kept me engaged and entertained throughout. I am very much looking forward to more from this series.
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