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A Heart for Grace
Sugar Loaf, Arkansas, 1890. Young Olivia Marston has been released from the abusive husband forced upon her by her father, but struggles against the pain she carries inside. Alone and destitute, she moves to Arkansas to live with her grandmother. There, she accepts a job caring for the daughter of a young widower named Jed Bailey. Soon she finds herself falling for her employer. Vivian Wrathers also has her sights set on Jed and will stop at nothing until she gets him. When Vivian disappears, Olivia's employer is the prime suspect. To further complicate matters, Olivia discovers she is carrying her deceased husband's child; suddenly her past is intruding into her future again. When her estranged father reappears in her life, she struggles to find the grace to forgive him, and the courage to face her destiny. About the author: Bethany Largent is a former elementary teacher who resides in Benton, Kentucky with her husband of fifteen years, Chuck, their two sons, and her little black Chihuahua, Moe. Bethany has always considered herself somewhat of a dreamer, and to be able to put her stories into words is a dream come true. She enjoys fishing, reading, and writing. It is her sincere hope to encourage and point others to Christ through her work.
298 pages, Paperback
First published May 8, 2013
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May 21, 2017I loved the book. It was fabulous. There were a lot of hard issues, but grace ruled.
March 25, 2018
In 1890 in Sugar Loaf, Arkansas Olivia as a young girl was forced by her father to marry an abusive husband. In the beginning I had a hard time getting into the story, as I read the story became more interesting.
Olivia was free from her husband after several years of marriage. She begins her life over as she goes to her grandmother's house. There she finds God's healing and grace. This is a story of tragedy and forgiveness. A love story of misunderstanding and hardships that is set right in the end.
There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me interested. The novel was beautifully written although some of the tragedies were tough to read through. This is a remarkable, Christian, Inspirational fiction book but I would only recommend it to adults due to the subject matter.
Olivia was free from her husband after several years of marriage. She begins her life over as she goes to her grandmother's house. There she finds God's healing and grace. This is a story of tragedy and forgiveness. A love story of misunderstanding and hardships that is set right in the end.
There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me interested. The novel was beautifully written although some of the tragedies were tough to read through. This is a remarkable, Christian, Inspirational fiction book but I would only recommend it to adults due to the subject matter.
April 5, 2022
Takes a strong woman.....
This storyline deals with abuse against woman, for the timeline women were mens property. It takes a strong woman to get through a situation like that and Olivia is it. This story has drunkenness, gambling, kidnapping and rape. Thank goodness the there are Christians in this book to get some forgiveness in Olivia's life. If you like westerns with drama and an HEA, read this.
This storyline deals with abuse against woman, for the timeline women were mens property. It takes a strong woman to get through a situation like that and Olivia is it. This story has drunkenness, gambling, kidnapping and rape. Thank goodness the there are Christians in this book to get some forgiveness in Olivia's life. If you like westerns with drama and an HEA, read this.
February 24, 2018
Good Christian Reading
Even though A Heart For Grace was rather predictable to me I enjoyed this book. I enjoy Christian books. I especially liked Olivia and Jed and the relationship that developed so suddenly. I can't say anything else or O might give too much away. Yes, it is a good book to sit and relax with.
Even though A Heart For Grace was rather predictable to me I enjoyed this book. I enjoy Christian books. I especially liked Olivia and Jed and the relationship that developed so suddenly. I can't say anything else or O might give too much away. Yes, it is a good book to sit and relax with.
June 14, 2017
Western Christian romance
Tragedy and triumph. After being forced to marry her rapist, surviving a brutal marriage, God's grace brings refuge, love and healing.
Tragedy and triumph. After being forced to marry her rapist, surviving a brutal marriage, God's grace brings refuge, love and healing.
July 9, 2018
God's Never Ending Grace
Love how the simplicity of loving God is shown in many lives. God's grace is sufficient. He heals all wounds.
Love how the simplicity of loving God is shown in many lives. God's grace is sufficient. He heals all wounds.
August 7, 2019
A very nice entertaining read. Just what I needed at this point in my life. The emphasis on God's grace and His purpose through everything was very timely.
May 25, 2022
Great book
October 9, 2013
A good book!
November 10, 2013
I REALTY ENJOY THIS STORY A WELL WRITEN EASY TO READ KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
August 28, 2017
Forgiveness and Grace! Olivia has had a heart life. Abusive father that made her marry. Abusive husband. Able to move and start a new life, allowed for new beginnings. Jed had a tragic incident in his past. Raising his daughter, Grace, has been hard on his own. Seeking a caregiver, he hires Olivia. Things are really going well when bad things happen. Olivia relies on God to carry her through the pain. Great book!
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