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Saving Grace (Safe Havens Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sandy James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 5,561 ratings
Grace Riley is on the run—from her past and from her fears. The victim of a violent rape at the hands of a rich politician’s son, she must “disappear” to escape his constant attempts to recapture her. Moving from cattle drive to cattle drive as a cook, she avoids her tormentor for nearly twenty years. When she discovers that the brother she gave up for adoption after their mother died in childbirth was orphaned at an early age, she is frantic to verify that he’s safe. She tracks him to a cattle ranch in Montana. Widower Adam Morgan owns the Twin Springs ranch, but finds himself falling into a life of loneliness. Although he enjoys spending time with his grown daughter and the two men he rescued when they were living on the streets, he longs to meet a woman he can love. Living in the Montana territory where men greatly outnumber women makes finding a new wife difficult. Weary of working cattle, he is ready to make some changes in his life. Grace falls ill on her journey, but she manages to make it to the Twin Springs ranch where her brother is supposed to be living. Adam takes her in, concerned for her health and the reason she’s searching for one of his adopted sons. Their chemistry is immediate and intense, but can Grace heal from her past of pain and fear? When her secrets are finally revealed, can Adam forgive her deceptions and learn to love again?
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Safe Havens
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    246 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    30 May 2013
  6. File size
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Sandy lives in a quiet suburb of Indianapolis, where she teaches psychology. Published through Forever Yours, Carina Press, and indie-published, she has been an Amazon #1 Bestseller multiple times and has won numerous awards including two HOLT Medallions. Please visit her website at sandyjames.com for more information or find her on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest as "sandyjamesbooks." Represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of Browne & Miller Literary.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00D4B53UE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ James Gang Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 May 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940295008
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Safe Havens
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Sandy lives in a quiet suburb of Indianapolis, where she teaches psychology. Published through Forever Yours, Carina Press, and indie-published, she has been an Amazon #1 Bestseller multiple times and has won numerous awards including two HOLT Medallions. Please visit her website at sandyjames.com for more information or find her on Twitter and Facebook as sandyjamesbooks. Represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of Browne and Miller Literary.

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Customers find this book easy to read and enjoy its many twists and turns, describing it as a good old-fashioned love story. They appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting the lovely relationship between Grace and Adam. Customers value the book's insight into the wild west way of things, and one notes how the emotions run high throughout the narrative.

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83 customers mention ‘Readability’81 positive2 negative

Customers find the book delightful and easy to read, with one mentioning it held their attention from start to finish.

"...I enjoyed reading this book however I was lost in some parts due to never reading a book based in this time before." Read more

"...Some witty one liners from Will, Jake'sw father in law gave the book a lighter feel, while dealing with some difficult issues, rape of a minor being..." Read more

"I loved this book, it had some real nail biting moments in it and you felt so bad for Grace and her brother that they'd had a life tormented by one..." Read more

"...Good well written story with enough pace to make it interesting." Read more

44 customers mention ‘Storyline’38 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a good old-fashioned love story with many twists and turns.

"...and Adam is lovely, it shows that even after being so badly hurt, love can bloom...." Read more

"...series in future, which is a shame because overall this had a good story line." Read more

"...I enjoyed seeing how the story panned out and the development of the characters and storyline...." Read more

"...I recommend this book for anyone who likes a good love story and a happy ending to a brother and sister who had been through so much to eventually..." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Character development’8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the lovely relationship between Grace and Adam.

"...The relationship between Grace and Adam is lovely, it shows that even after being so badly hurt, love can bloom...." Read more

"...I enjoyed seeing how the story panned out and the development of the characters and storyline...." Read more

"...Sandy James wrote a well balanced story full of interesting characters, wit, humour and pathos." Read more

"...read, but nevertheless very enjoyable and you find yourself caring about the characters which is always a good sign." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Insight’7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insight into the wild west way of things, with one customer describing it as adventurous.

"...teach me about history but have a story, this one gave me an insight into the wild west" Read more

"...It has a good story line and is wonderful being free. Romantic, adventurous and exciting" Read more

"...Any review over 3 stars is difficult to put down. Great insight into wild west way of things. Predictable ending." Read more

"What a fantastic read..full marks to Sandy James. Inspirational, funny, sad, thrilling, what more can I say. I loved it." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Emotion level’4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, noting that the emotions were all over the place and included sadness.

"...It has everything, anger, sadness, laughter, love and you really feel for Grace for what she went through...." Read more

"What a well written story, my emotions were all over the place...." Read more

"What a fantastic read..full marks to Sandy James. Inspirational, funny, sad, thrilling, what more can I say. I loved it." Read more

"Well written and full of emotion this story was not just about love but sacrifice, courage and honour. A really good read." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Book freeness’3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is free.

"...I loved all the book and it was free." Read more

"...It has a good story line and is wonderful being free. Romantic, adventurous and exciting" Read more

"A free book , would not have wanted to have paid for it ! Ending was as I expected from pretty much the first page ." Read more

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  • dolfinlady
    5.0 out of 5 stars a good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2014
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    I wasn't sure about this book as it's not really my sort of thing being set back in history.
    This book is set in the 1800's its skips to twenty years to the present time with grace having a few secrets and setting of on a journey to find someone she has been looking for for a long time.
    However when she knocks on arms door she didn't know she was running a fever.

    Adam is a man protecting his family and he is not sure in graces story but he wants to find out.
    Grace is not ready to share her whole life with Adam even after they share the emotions that are running though them both.
    Graces brother shows after tracking her and he falls in love with Adams daughter however he feels he is not worthy of her love back.

    The selects come one due to an unexpected visitor from graces past and the book the transports to twenty years in the past where graces journey starts.

    Now she's at the hands of a man she hates and hopes Adam can save her before anything else happens to her at the hands of Stephen shay.

    I enjoyed reading this book however I was lost in some parts due to never reading a book based in this time before.
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  • Debbie Attenborough
    4.0 out of 5 stars delightful read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2014
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    Grace has been running, with your younger brother for 20 years. When somehting happens, something BAD, she runs again, but this time lands on the doorstep of Adam, a rancher who took in the boy she has been looking for, for as long as she has been running. Jake isnt there, but Adam knows where he is. Grace, however, falls ill and needs to rest. Once she meets up with Jake, she'll be fine and all will be will. BUT it isnt. Her brother Matthew turns up, takes a shine to Adam's daughter, Victoria. The feeling is almost entirely mutual! When the said something from before finds its way into WHite Pines, Grace's first instinct is to run, and run far. Adam stops her. But she still has to tell who Jake really is, and why she has been running. Will he hate her? Will Jake??

    A delightful historical romacne, nothing too complicated, just the thing when coming down from a previous book hangover! I would have liked the secret Grace is keeping to have been kept a while longer, but that said, it didnt spoil the story for me. The relationship between Grace and Adam is lovely, it shows that even after being so badly hurt, love can bloom. Matthew and Victoria are just plain funny together when they are fighting, the mud scene turned quickly into something else. I felt somewhat for Victoria while Matthew was fighting his demons though. Some witty one liners from Will, Jake'sw father in law gave the book a lighter feel, while dealing with some difficult issues, rape of a minor being the main.

    Ive read a few historical romances, and this is on the more steamier side, but that said, its nothing like the new adult books! also some violence to Grace when said something turns up. still, a really really nice read!
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  • Kath Mardle
    3.0 out of 5 stars spoiled
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2018
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    I enjoyed this book to a point, the only thing that spoiled it for me were the unnecessary explicit sexual scenes which detracted from the story and added nothing to it. Had it not included those scenes I would probably have given the book a higher rating and looked to buy more books from this author. As it is I probably won't be looking to buy any of this series in future, which is a shame because overall this had a good story line.
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  • Lmm
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2014
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    I loved this book, it had some real nail biting moments in it and you felt so bad for Grace and her brother that they'd had a life tormented by one man, who had the money and the power to keep seeking her out wherever she went, then when she finally thinks it's all over and maybe she can settle down, the rug is pulled from under her and she's left contemplating running again, she doesn't want to put anyone else in danger, but this time she has more than just her brother, she has Adam, and she has friends and family she never had before. She also has not one, but two secrets that she's been keeping and she fears what people will think when they find out, she's sure Adam will want nothing to do with her. It's a great read that I struggled to put down!
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  • sb2020
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good historical story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2014
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    When I started this story I didn't realise it was set in 19th C USA. I enjoyed seeing how the story panned out and the development of the characters and storyline. All the characters underwent a change during the story and almost all for the better. I particularly liked the change in Grace and how she gradually 'blossomed' into a strong character.
    The geographical detail of the area was almost like a travelogue, really made me want to see the area. Good well written story with enough pace to make it interesting.
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  • Christine Preece
    5.0 out of 5 stars Saving Grace
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 February 2015
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    I choose this book for two reasons, the write up about it and the reviews were good too. This book was excellent. I liked the way the story unfolded and gradually her past was revealed in such a compelling way, one minute I thought you this is it she will be happy again, but over and over again her past would come up and turn things upside down it was really really enjoyable. I recommend this book for anyone who likes a good love story and a happy ending to a brother and sister who had been through so much to eventually find happiness. I loved all the book and it was free.
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  • Red
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2019
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    I want an Adam Morgan! I could hear his deep drawl when he spoke and feel his love for Grace throughout the book. I also enjoyed the interaction between Victoria and Matthew. Sandy James wrote a well balanced story full of interesting characters, wit, humour and pathos.
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  • Judith Kernen
    4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2014
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    I knew from the beginning Grace how the story would go, but that did not stop me reading the book. I love these type of stories. Grace kept her secret from the man she loved but he had suspected what it was and was very understanding towards her. You knew that there would be drama when Stephen caught up with her and her past then had to come out. But she had a loving family to support her.
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  • jeff the baker reader since 1984
    5.0 out of 5 stars A enjoyable book to read
    Reviewed in Canada on 30 January 2021
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    Very good read and story line the characters where well chosen,and keep you reading the book to the end in suspence
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  • Kindle Customer: S P Heath
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in Australia on 19 May 2019
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    I really enjoyed this story. And couldn't put it down. Though there's alot of spelling mistakes and words repeated in some places.
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  • Cristina
    3.0 out of 5 stars Más de lo mismo...
    Reviewed in Spain on 19 February 2014
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    Es una historia romántica del Oeste que cuenta más de lo mismo. Sin embargo le doy 3 estrellas porque me pareció original que los protagonistas fueran de una edad fuera de lo que comúnmente leemos en este género. Más maduros y con mayor fuerza pero es una lástima que la historia de fondo no la sustente.
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  • Kindle Junkie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Two love stories in one
    Reviewed in Germany on 12 February 2014
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    This is a well-written tale of not only how 35-year old, man-leery Grace learns to trust the very patient Adam Morgan. Soon after her arrival at Adam's ranch, her younger brother and protector Matthew shows up and Adam's 21-year old daughter Victoria is struck by his good looks. Victoria and Matthew's interaction and constant bickering serve as a relief from the more dark secrets kept by Grace. Grace's full history and the reason for her reluctance to trust men is slowly revealed during the course of the story, but the reader can readily guess the basics.
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  • Qqn
    3.0 out of 5 stars Romance
    Reviewed in France on 22 December 2014
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    Romance with twists and turns, it starts a bit slow (for my taste) and I almost gave up on it, but picked it up later and read it in one go. Good prevails and all that happy ever after in the end - a good read if you're feeling a bit down.
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