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Surprised by Love: The Story of Hope's End #1

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Life has been hard for Eli Drake. Betrayed by his best friend, ridiculed by the woman he had hoped to marry, and sought after by the law, he is running for his life. But that was a long time ago. Twenty years, to be precise.

And now a stranger arrives in town, just the day after a terrible murder, when Eli Drake is forgotten by most…

But the past always seems to have a way of catching up with us, and it is no different for the people of the sleepy town of Hope’s End. And this mysterious stranger seems bent on righting all wrongs and is not going to take any shortcuts.
This is the first book in an exciting mystery series where love, faith and hope are the main ingredients.

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The authors of this series are committed to writing stories of faith, hope, and love centered in fictional heroes who sacrifice daily to protect and save. A mix of historical and modern-day.

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78 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2018

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2,623 reviews16 followers
October 24, 2018
Eli and Anne

Henry is convinced he an Eli are going to be rich beyond belief when they find gold. Henry finds a young Indian maiden that knows where the gold is.He tried to assault her and she dies. Henry blamed Eli for her death and the town's folk believe him. He is to hand out Eli escapes. What will happen?
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1,213 reviews1 follower
September 10, 2018
Historical Western Romance

Terri Grace caught me with this s book. The story and mystery continues through a series of books. I am intrigued enough to continue reading this series. Enjoy this book, I will!!!!!!
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1,724 reviews7 followers
September 23, 2018
Great series........

I enjoyed this story of the adventures of a group of characters caught up in a romantic mystery of of gold seekers and murder. The author tells of the trails of a young man involved with a schemer.
256 reviews
September 11, 2018
Wonderful

Couldn't put it down. Engrossing, holds your attention. Didn't want it to end. Onward to the next installment. Loved it.
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4,355 reviews38 followers
August 2, 2019
I loved ❤ this book's storyline. This book's storyline was sad 😥. I loved ❤ the Christian theme in this story. I loved ❤ Eli's character. My heart broke 💔 for Eli. I loved ❤ Sabrina. I loved ❤ the ending. Awesome job Ms. Grace.
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September 13, 2025
too short

OK story, stopped on cliff edge. Would not have read if I’d realized that. Too many loose ends. I knew it is part of a series but not that it just barely got the story started.
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September 21, 2020
A Murder mystery

I like to read books that is a series. I would like to see if Eli can solve the murder of the mayor.
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