There are many books that I might like, love, and recommend et cetera but I don't usually come to that conclusion until I am either a fair way into the book or have finished it. Admittedly, I am sure there are times when I begin a book by a particular author I already like, where I begin it with an expectation of enjoying it. When I read a book by an author I haven't read previously, as was the case with this book, all I can do is jump in and hope for the best. Having said that, I have to begin this review by saying that sometimes, (and I just love it when this happens), I come to an early realization that it is in fact an especially good book, exactly the kind of book for me, and that is what happened when I sat down with Saving Grace. This is my first time reading anything by Michele Paige Holmes and now I am excited to read everything she has in print. This story is a perfect recipe for a great romance read. I didn't just read it - I fell in love with it (and therefore the author) like a match made in heaven. This ebook was given to me in exchange for an honest review and here it is: 
 Miss Grace Thatcher has had to work hard since childhood to raise her siblings on her own and so her dream is just to be able to live a quiet, simple life. That dream will come true very soon, hopefully, when her grandfather's estate is settled. Until then Grace must protect her sister and survive her father's plan to have her married off for money. This sets her on the road to visit Mr. Preston but instead she ends up at Sutherland Hall with the grieving Lord Nicholas Sutherland and a night that ruins her reputation. The mood between the two men is tense with history and the timing lands Grace right in the middle of it all. 
 I was pleased to find myself surprised more than once at some unexpected twists that I never would have guessed were coming. (view spoiler)[I was amazed that Samuel had a daughter. It was also a surprise that Samuel brought the siblings to stay on his property in order to take care of them personally. I was so glad that Samuel proposed. (hide spoiler)] 
 The only complaint I have about this book is that I didn't want it to end. The good news is that there is more: a companion novella "Loving Helen". (view spoiler)[Although a good read of any length is a good read, novella's are generally speaking a little too short for my taste, however I cannot wait to read Loving Helen. I already have the knowledge of the shared background and circumstance of Helen's life, from having read this book, that I suspect that this particular novella is going to another instant love affair for me. (hide spoiler)] 
 The book was well paced with action and dilemma from start to finish. This is the kind of story that I read all through my teens since my mother always had romance books around for the taking but despite loving the genre in general, not every author writes in a style that makes me want to read everything they publish and I know I will read everything I can by Michele Paige Holmes in the future - that is why I give Saving Grace an almost-five-hearts rating.