Review: Keeping Grace Alive

Title: Keeping Grace Alive
Series: Poconos Mountain Series #1
Author: Annie Lee
Genre: Romance
Format: eBook, 211pg
Source: Author, Requested Review

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Synopsis

Rudy Talbot, head of one of America’s largest organized crime rings, hires his main hit man, Jessie Conners, to kill his step-daughter Grace. Jessie Conners is a seasoned hitman who has never missed a hit before. That is, until he met “Gracie” five years ago and fell in love with her. Gracie is a rebellious socialite in her mid-twenties. Refusing to marry the current Senator’s son, Phillip Proctor, Gracie stands in the way of Rudy Talbot and his political dreams. Rudy knows both Jessie and Phillip have feelings for Gracie. Attempting to play the two men off of each other, Rudy’s plan backfires when Jessie stages an abduction to whisk Gracie to safety. But Conner’s had no idea that falling in love with Gracie would lead to the seemingly impossible task of keeping Gracie alive as her own medical conditions and step-father threaten her every move. Hiding her in his Pocono Mountain cabin, it soon becomes apparent that the only person who can keep Gracie alive is herself. And the only thing that guarantees her safety, going back and facing her past, will most likely get her killed. Jessie Conners goes against everything he knows in a struggle to save the love of his life. Suspense, mystery, and romance await readers of Keeping Grace Alive.



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This was such a cute story. I instantly fell in love with the characters. There was never a dull moment reading this book. I love that Jessie is this big bad hit man, and he falls deeply in love with this fragile woman and completely submits himself to her. He's not ashamed to tell her that he has loved her from the moment he saw her, and gives her a chance to see if she feels the same. It makes you believe in love at first sight.

I love the 'brothers'. I was laughing out loud at Bubba. (Imagine a huge, 6 foot plus black guy crying during Hallmark commercials!) He's nothing more than a big teddy bear. I hope we get to see more of him. I hope to see more of all the brothers.

This isn't your usual romance book. There are many similarities, but it's so different. All I can say is you should deffinately add this book to your TBR pile!

I can't wait to read book two. I think I have just found a new favorite Author!


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In My Mailbox # 10

Hosted by Kristy at The Story Siren,  inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.

Where we post about books we have received 

during the week via mailbox, local library, or store bought, etc.

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 For Review

The Map of Time - Felix J. Palma

Vaclav & Lena - Haley Tanner

Blood Magic - Tessa Gratton

The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck - Y'Barbo

Keeping Grace Alive - Annie Lee (ebook)

Awaken The Highland Warrior - Anita Clenney (ebook)

Called Home - Two Hearts Answer - Gloria Schumann (ebook)

 

Bought

Shade - Jeri Smith-Ready

Cryer's Cross - Lisa McMann

Untamed - P.C. & Kristin Cast

The Summoning - Kelly Armstrong

Uglies - Scott Westerfeld

Shadow Bound - Erin Kellison

 

 

 That's it for me! What did you get in your Mailbox?

 

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P.S.  Sorry I haven't been posting regularly, I have my friends little sister here until the end of the month. She has been very patient with me, telling me I can read if I want but I feel bad making her sit through hours of doing nothing. I am still reading but as fast as I would like.  Things should get back to normal around Mid August, After my friend has her baby and I take her sister home. Please stick with me. I am trying to giveaways, Not very many people are entering. I am currently giving away Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares, If you or anyone you know would like to win the book please Enter Here!

What would you do?

What would you do for a chance to win an ARC of Passion by Lauren Kate? Well here's your chance, Jenny@New Books For New Bloggers is giving one away! This is what she said:

Here's the deal: I want a mini story of not less than 250 words and not more than 700 words. The story must contain some iconic paranormal/supernatural/fairytale/mythological being OTHER THAN fallen angels, vampires, and werewolves. It can be funny, romantic, sad, scary, etc. Whatever you want as long as it's a story.
Deadline: July 15, 2011.
The rest:

• YOU DO need to be 13 or older to enter.
• YOU DO need to either tweet or blog about the contest in order to enter.
• YOU DO need to check spelling and grammar.
• YOU DO need to be creative and have fun
• YOU DO need to Fill Out This Form To Enter

Who wins: The winner is the person who writes the story that makes me sit back from my computer and go, "Wow. Now THAT'S what I call a fun read." It's not based on crazy, Harvard graduate language or most unique idea in the world but something that's very entertaining. I hope you make it so hard for me to decide that I have to call in help. I know you can do it!


So what are you waiting for?  Start writing your story!

50 Follower Giveaway!

I know it's nothing big, but I have 49 followers! Almost 50! I can't believe it. I've only been blogging for 9 months and it amazes me that people actually care about what I'm writing. So as my thanks to you, I am giving away 1 ARC of  Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares.

Return to the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants . . . ten years later

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Brashares comes the welcome return of the characters whose friendship became a touchstone for a generation. Now Tibby, Lena, Carmen, and Bridget have grown up, starting their lives on their own. And though the jeans they shared are long gone, the sisterhood is everlasting.
Despite having jobs and men that they love, each knows that something is missing: the closeness that once sustained them. Carmen is a successful actress in New York, engaged to be married, but misses her friends. Lena finds solace in her art, teaching in Rhode Island, but still thinks of Kostos and the road she didn’t take. Bridget lives with her longtime boyfriend, Eric, in San Francisco, and though a part of her wants to settle down, a bigger part can’t seem to shed her old restlessness.
Then Tibby reaches out to bridge the distance, sending the others plane tickets for a reunion that they all breathlessly await. And indeed, it will change their lives forever—but in ways that none of them could ever have expected.
As moving and life-changing as an encounter with long-lost best friends, Sisterhood Everlasting is a powerful story about growing up, losing your way, and finding the courage to create a new one.



This Giveaway starts on Friday, July 1, 2011 and ends on Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:59 PM Central Time.

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Before I Fall

 

Title: Before I Fall
Author; Lauren Oliver
Genre: YA
Format: Hardcover, 470pp
Source: Library
Author Website




Synopsis

What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?
Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life.
Instead, it turns out to be her last.
Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death—and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.


Review


Wow, after reading this book I don't really know what to say. Not because the book was bad, it was an amazing book, there is just a lot to absorb. So many directions, themes. So much to think about. You never really think about your life in that way.

Make sure you grab some tissues, you will need them. The end really got me, she finally changed, got everything right, and fell in love, for real.

I don't want to give away any details, so all i can leave you with is.. You have to read this book. I feel like I've been saying this a lot lately. But it's true.


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Absolutely 5 stars, Awesome read