Contemporary Romance Book Review: Where Grace Appears

About the Book

Title: Where Grace Appears 

Author: Heidi Chiavaroli 

Series: The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast Series, Book 1 

Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Romance 

Publisher: Hope Creek Publishers 

Release Date: April 22, 2021

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Publisher's Book Description 

Ashamed of being duped by her handsome psychology professor, Josie Martin returns to Maine too proud to admit her foolishness to those closest to her. As the one-year anniversary of her father’s death approaches, she seeks solace in an old friend, Tripp Colton, and a new business venture that will prove to herself and her loved ones that she is still capable of success despite her overwhelming failure. 

When Josie announces she will not return to school to finish her graduate degree but wishes to remain in Camden to help her mother achieve a lifelong dream, the entire family gets behind her idea to open and run a bed and breakfast inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House. Even Tripp gets excited about restoring Josie’s great-aunt's Victorian home for the purpose, but when Josie’s unexpected news is revealed, their friendship and the new feelings blooming between them are threatened. 

As summer gives way to fall, Josie struggles with decisions regarding her family’s future, dealing with past mistakes she cannot run from, and her feelings for Tripp. When the opportunity for grace comes along, will she take it? Or will she continue to allow her failures to define her worth?”

My Review

Where Grace Appears, by Heidi Chiavaroli, is the first book in The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast Series. This engaging novel is cleverly written with characters and themes that are delightfully reminiscent of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Featuring contemporary plot twists, genuine humor, and sweet romance, this book is touching and truly entertaining. 
 

Throughout this novel, the enduring themes of family, forgiveness, and second chances are sincerely heartfelt and deeply inspiring. The development of the plot is very good, thoroughly engaging the reader page after page. The characters are authentic, and their dialogue is seasoned with real-life wit and wisdom. The characters are certainly relatable and intriguing as they pursue their dreams, reflect on their goals, and soften their hearts to unexpected possibilities and priorities. At all times, this novel succeeds in finding just the right combination of comedy, drama, romance, and faith, making the story wholly readable and enjoyable. 
 

This novel is heartwarming, funny, romantic, surprising, inspiring, and utterly endearing. It is a promising start to a new series. Where Grace Appears is memorable and moving from the first paragraph to the last, and I eagerly recommend it to all readers. 
 

*I was given a copy of this book from the author/publisher. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own.

About the Author: Heidi Chiavaroli

“Heidi Chiavaroli is a writer, runner, and grace-clinger who could spend hours exploring places that whisper of historical secrets. Her debut novel, Freedom's Ring, was a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist, a Romantic Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Her latest dual timeline novel, The Orchard House, is inspired by the lesser-known events in Louisa May Alcott's life. Heidi makes her home in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.” --Biography from Heidi Chiavaroli’s author page on Amazon.com.

Click here to visit Heidi Chiavaroli's website.

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