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Willow Creek #8.5
Heartstrings
Life as a mail-order bride has turned out to be everything Grace Samuels thought it would be but after 13 years, her dreams of being a mother are still not fulfilled. When she finds a homeless girl living behind the mercantile in town, her motherly instincts kick into high gear but the girl has a secret that takes Grace and Rafe by surprise, a secret that will either tear them apart or give them both their heart's desire.
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2019
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Lily Graison
48 books459 followersLily Graison is a USA TODAY bestselling author of historical western romances. She also writes a variety of genres under the name L. R. Grasion. Most all of her stories lean heavily to the spicy side with strong female leads and heroes who tend to always get what they want. On occasion, she can be found penning ‘sweet’ romances with chaste kisses and wholesome values. Ever a romantic, she believes in love at first sight and has a tendency to fall for bad-boy romance heroes.
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October 18, 2020
You know the end is near when I read two eBooks in the span of a few days :P :)
Heartstrings is a sweet, heart-felt read. The lil' twist at the end was unexpected. I am looking forward to starting Miranda's story (Book #8.6 in the series :)) tonight.
Heartstrings is a sweet, heart-felt read. The lil' twist at the end was unexpected. I am looking forward to starting Miranda's story (Book #8.6 in the series :)) tonight.
March 4, 2019
Such a sweet story! Having read all the Willow Creek books I was so happy to finally see Rafe and Grace get the family they’ve been longing for.
February 15, 2019
Perfect love story
This story is not just about love and acceptance between man and wife but also about finding happiness unexpectedly. Grace has had a terrible time with mother hood and when she finally decides that she needs to move on a homeless girls steps into their lives. Rafe is such a wonderful character and so devoted I felt joy when he told her he would travel wherever she wanted to go to make her happy. The perfect book for Valentine’s Day!
This story is not just about love and acceptance between man and wife but also about finding happiness unexpectedly. Grace has had a terrible time with mother hood and when she finally decides that she needs to move on a homeless girls steps into their lives. Rafe is such a wonderful character and so devoted I felt joy when he told her he would travel wherever she wanted to go to make her happy. The perfect book for Valentine’s Day!
February 18, 2019
Wonderful story
I have read all the books in this series and I am so happy to read the completion of Rafe and Graces story.It is very much a feel good ending to there lives and I recommend it to anyone who likes to smile while reading a book. as usual Lily leaves you waiting for her next book.Happy reading everyone
I have read all the books in this series and I am so happy to read the completion of Rafe and Graces story.It is very much a feel good ending to there lives and I recommend it to anyone who likes to smile while reading a book. as usual Lily leaves you waiting for her next book.Happy reading everyone
February 20, 2019
Just wonderful!
Grace’s story of finally getting what her heart desires most of all, a baby was wonderful! I think I started crying from page one and didn’t stop till the end.
The description of Grace sitting by the cemetery, tore my heart out, but what a wonderful husband she had in Rafe.
I was so happy that in the end, she got more than she ever expected.
Grace’s story of finally getting what her heart desires most of all, a baby was wonderful! I think I started crying from page one and didn’t stop till the end.
The description of Grace sitting by the cemetery, tore my heart out, but what a wonderful husband she had in Rafe.
I was so happy that in the end, she got more than she ever expected.
February 14, 2019
On my, pass the tissues!!!
What a great book! Having read the rest of this series I was already attached to the characters. This change in Race and Grace's lives was well written and from the start has the tissues standby. Excellent story!!!!
What a great book! Having read the rest of this series I was already attached to the characters. This change in Race and Grace's lives was well written and from the start has the tissues standby. Excellent story!!!!
February 15, 2020
A quick little story with a lot of heart. I remember Grace coming to Willow Creek so many years ago and still happy she found Rafe. I enjoyed this novella and it was perfect for an afternoon read with a happy ending. Loved it!
February 27, 2019
So sweet and a perfect story for sweet, sweet Grace! Starts with such heartbreak, and ends with such joy :)
March 11, 2020
Happy Ever After!
The ending to My Brother's Wife! What a wonderful ending to Rafe and Grace's story. Both books are must reads!
The ending to My Brother's Wife! What a wonderful ending to Rafe and Grace's story. Both books are must reads!
February 16, 2019
Oh my god I am so happy for Rafe and Grace. Awesome book. Thank you for this wonderful story.
August 5, 2019
Dare they hope?
This series keeps getting better and better, if you like historical romance you cannot go wrong with Lily Graison.
Obviously we originally met Grace and Rafe in Book 5 of the series which was their ‘love story’ and caught up with them again in books 7 and 8 as support charcaters – so if you have not read the rest of the series I would suggest doing so before you read this one as it will all make far more sense then.
Here we are seeing Grace and Rafe at their worst, they have had heart break after heartbreak and whilst their love is as strong as ever Grace’s spirit is broken almost beyond repair, leaving Rafe feeling as if he failing to protect the wife who is his world.
Could Ava possibly be the answer to all their prayers or will their dreams crumble once again leading to more heartbreak and their dreams being snatched from their grasp? Hope can be dangerous but what is a life without hope? This book is excellently written and has you hoping and praying with Grace and Rafe right from page one and on more than one occasion my tears fell with Grace’s as I felt her despair.
The first book in this series ‘The Lawman’ is a free download, so why not take a step back in time and visit Willow Creek, I am confident you won’t be disappointed.
This series keeps getting better and better, if you like historical romance you cannot go wrong with Lily Graison.
Obviously we originally met Grace and Rafe in Book 5 of the series which was their ‘love story’ and caught up with them again in books 7 and 8 as support charcaters – so if you have not read the rest of the series I would suggest doing so before you read this one as it will all make far more sense then.
Here we are seeing Grace and Rafe at their worst, they have had heart break after heartbreak and whilst their love is as strong as ever Grace’s spirit is broken almost beyond repair, leaving Rafe feeling as if he failing to protect the wife who is his world.
Could Ava possibly be the answer to all their prayers or will their dreams crumble once again leading to more heartbreak and their dreams being snatched from their grasp? Hope can be dangerous but what is a life without hope? This book is excellently written and has you hoping and praying with Grace and Rafe right from page one and on more than one occasion my tears fell with Grace’s as I felt her despair.
The first book in this series ‘The Lawman’ is a free download, so why not take a step back in time and visit Willow Creek, I am confident you won’t be disappointed.
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