Title: Shattered Grace
Author: K Anne Raines
Genre: Young Adult
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Synopsis:
Seventeen-year-old Grace grows up knowing she’s different,
but she always attributed it to a mother who didn’t want her, a father who
abandoned her, and a curse that sets her apart. Despite those struggles, her
grandfather remained her rock and confidant. Her life irrevocably shatters the
day her grandfather dies.
The day of his funeral sets off a chain of events, making Grace question everything she’s ever known to be true, and as a result, who she can truly trust. She inherits his house, part of his money, his Guardian and something that ties them together.
Just before Grace’s 18th birthday, she is thrust into a world she couldn’t fathom existed and does everything she can to thwart the destiny suddenly forced upon her. She’s been chosen for greatness, but at what cost? With eyes now open, she must choose to either be Chosen, or watch those around her suffer the consequences.
Torn between the man who’s come to protect her and the one sent to destroy her, she teeters on the edge of decision, trying to come to grips with who she is, what she wants and what all of that means for her, those she loves and the rest of mankind.
The day of his funeral sets off a chain of events, making Grace question everything she’s ever known to be true, and as a result, who she can truly trust. She inherits his house, part of his money, his Guardian and something that ties them together.
Just before Grace’s 18th birthday, she is thrust into a world she couldn’t fathom existed and does everything she can to thwart the destiny suddenly forced upon her. She’s been chosen for greatness, but at what cost? With eyes now open, she must choose to either be Chosen, or watch those around her suffer the consequences.
Torn between the man who’s come to protect her and the one sent to destroy her, she teeters on the edge of decision, trying to come to grips with who she is, what she wants and what all of that means for her, those she loves and the rest of mankind.
My Review:
I have one word to describe this book. Epic. Well, maybe two words. Unbelievable. I fell in love with this book from start to finish. LOVED it!!! Shattered Grace was a riveting story that immediately captivated me from the very first page. I was hooked. K Anne Raines did a wonderful job on crafting a story so unlike others that I gave it extra, extra bonus points. This story was beautifully written and well thought out.
After Grace loses her grandfather, everything starts to change. She meets Quentin knowing that he is her grandfathers lawyer, but soon realizes that there is so much more to him. Then There is Darius. She really falls for Darius, but she doesn't know, what his true intentions are. Grace knows she is different, but she has no clue what is is expected of her. Both those guys are hot and wonderful. I fell in love with them myself. She has a tough decision to make there.
K Anne Raines did a fantastic job on crafting a story full of romance, secrets and self-discovery. There were so many twists and turns in this book that it kept me on the edge of my seat. I was completely shocked with the ending of this book. Even though it left me wanting more, I did not see that coming at all. I can't wait to see what happens with the sequel. I want to read more about Darius and Quentin. Great book!!!! It is one that I will definitley reread. I loved it so much that I went ahead and bought it on my kindle. I highly recommend this book!!!
Excerpt:
“It
wasn’t your fault,” Quentin said softly as he came up behind her, touching her
briefly on the shoulder before lowering himself to sit on the edge of the coffee
table. He leaned toward her, resting his elbows on his knees as he stared into
her eyes, his expression conveying his compassion.
Grace
raised her tear-filled eyes. “It wouldn’t have happened if I wasn’t in the car
with them.” Tears spilled over her lower lids, blurring her view of Emily’s
picture glowing from the cell phone she still gripped.
“Look
at me.” Quentin lifted her face with a gentle finger. “It was my fault. It’s my
job to keep you safe and I failed.”
She
heard every word Quentin spoke, but couldn’t cling to them like he intended.
Every one of her friends could have died—because of her, not him. Visions of
caskets and grieving families had her pulse quickening. Worry festered in the
center of her chest—circling and tearing at her until what rose forth was
anger. With every beat of her heart, the anger pulsed stronger. No. In her
head, she said it again. No. The word
ricocheted like a war cry through her cerebral cortex until it owned her, heart
and soul. Energy channeled through every inch of her body. A shiver chased
behind it. Those she cared for and loved would not pay for what she was.
In
that instant, Grace felt the power of her choice thunder through her like an
electrical current. Just like Seth in the movie, she chose to be what she was
meant to be, and not to shed what she originally thought was a burden. Newly
determined, she leveled her gaze with Quentin’s.
“What
do I need to do to make sure they never hurt
anyone I love again?”
Quentin
gazed back at her, his features rearranging themselves into an expression flat
and cold—deadly. “You train and you fight back. You let me do my job. And we
don’t let them win. Ever.”
Resolve
steeled her voice. “We won’t.”
Author Bio:
K Anne Raines is the author of
Shattered Grace, book one in the Fallen from Grace Series. She is a Washington State University
graduate and the senior accountant at a local firm in her home town. K Anne’s
impassioned but regular commitment to chocolate covered raisins inspires
creativity at home...where ever the raisins are, there she is with her laptop.
A lover of great sushi and other fine food, K Anne prefers coffee in the
morning, the right wine in the evening, and her fireplace at all times. A
Northwest native, K Anne Raines is the mother of three, cat lover, avid
exerciser, and blanket hogger.
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