"His Saving Grace" (Sharon Cullen) ★★★★★ with GIVEAWAY!!!

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His Saving Grace
Secrets & Seduction # 4

By: Sharon Cullen

Releasing December 23^rd, 2014

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BOOK SUMMARY

Perfect for fans of Mary Balogh, Sharon Cullen’s captivating novel tells the deeply emotional tale of two devoted lovers facing the ravages of war.

For months now, Lady Grace Ashworth has mourned the death of her beloved husband—until the day a very-much-alive Michael arrives at her front door. It’s nothing less than a miracle. However, Grace soon realizes that this Michael isn’t the same man who left for the Crimean War. She’s stunned to learn that he has suffered a devastating head injury. Putting all her own desires aside, Grace resolves to devote herself to Michael’s recovery and to love him no matter what troubles may come.

Convinced that his wife is wasting her time on a broken man, Michael attempts to shield Grace from a life of inconvenience by driving her away. But Grace will have none of that. Despite every obstacle Michael throws in her path, she stubbornly soldiers on, fighting not only for their marriage but for the love they once shared. In the end, will her determination alone be enough to save Michael from the darkness that threatens to consume him?

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Nigel Ashworth, the earl of Blackbourne, also known as Grace’s brother-in-law, entered with a wave of his hand. “That is all, Alfred.”

The butler stepped into the hall and quietly closed the door, but not without a final sympathetic look at Grace that set her heart to thundering once again.

“Grace.” Nigel sank into the desk chair with a loud sigh. He wasn’t an ugly man, but Grace’s opinion of him colored her perception. He was ugly within, and for her, that tainted the outside. Though he had the black hair and green eyes of the Ashworths, unfortunately, Nigel had not inherited the regal bearing of his brothers. Nor the common sense. Or, for that matter, the business acumen. He was the youngest of three and had not been raised to take on the earldom, although one had to admit, he had done so with enthusiasm. He definitely enjoyed the prestige, if the rumors Grace had heard were true.

“So.” He folded his hands on his desk and looked at her. He was the shortest of the Ashworth brothers, and since his ascension to the earldom, he’d gained some weight that made him appear paunchy and fleshy.

But the eyes. It hurt to look into his eyes. They reminded her of Michael.

“I have heard that you and Sir Clayton Timmons have been spending some time together,” he said.

The tremors Grace had managed to quell returned tenfold. When she had been summoned to the manor house, she’d had no idea why. Out of the dozens of scenarios she’d considered, this was not one of them. “We’ve taken a few strolls through town, and he’s called to convey his condolences. Nothing serious, I assure you.”

“I had the opportunity to speak to Sir Timmons just yesterday. He is quite fond of you.”

Grace found it hard to catch her breath, unsure where this conversation was heading but knowing it wasn’t going to end well. None of her conversations with Nigel ended well. “He told you this?”

“But of course.” Nigel sounded entirely delighted. “He has offered for your hand.”

Grace blinked, her power of speech deserting her. Offered for her hand? As in marriage?

She curled her fingers into her palm and concentrated on breathing, on not showing her distress, and on digesting this shocking bit of news. When Sir Timmons first called on her, it had been to express his condolences upon learning of Michael’s death. He’d walked with her once or twice after her committee meetings, and she’d found it easy to talk to him. He was a good listener, quiet, unassuming, and a calming presence. Never had she imagined that their innocent friendship would lead to a marriage proposal.

“Of course I accepted on your behalf,” Nigel said.

Grace took a few moments to breathe deeply and form her thoughts. Don’t panic. Keep calm. Speak rationally.

CAT'S REVIEW

"His Saving Grace" by Sharon Cullen.   The story of Grace and Michael - Grace has lived the last year as a widow, struggling to come to terms with her grief.  Michael, injured at war, returns home but all is not well.   His injuries prove to be a huge obstacle for the two of them.  I have to admit, I was torn at what rating to give this - going back and forth between 4 and 5 stars but the more I thought about it, the more I realize it deserves the 5 stars I'm giving it.  The reason I was hesitant was I felt frustrated and a bit angry and sad - and as I thought about, I realized, that is what makes this a beautiful story.  So often the struggles that we read about in stories, while difficult, are not so life changing.  Michael's injuries are that - not just for him but his and Grace's relationship.  At times I wanted to strangle Michael, shake Grace and tell Tarik to get lost but there were times when I was elated for the happiness that Grace and Michael were able to grasp on to and even Tarik, I grew to love.  "His Saving Grace"  certainly made me more aware of the struggles that so many of our current war time heroes of today struggle with.  Ms. Cullen, thank you for writing a beautiful story of love and of fighting for what you believe in.  (Received copy from NetGalley for honest review)

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Sharon Cullen is the author of the historical romances The Notorious Lady Anne, Loving the Earl, and Pleasing the Pirate, as well as many novels of romantic suspense, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance. If you’d like to find out more about the author and her books, you can visit her blog or her website. She is addicted to social networking so you can find her on Facebook and Twitter. Friend her! Like her! Follow her! She’d love to hang out with you and talk about her passion: books.

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