Grace Series by Staci Stallings

240,000+ Words -- A Contemporary Christian Epic-Novel California golden girl, Sage Wentworth’s life looks perfect from the outside looking in. She’s got money, friends, and all the social status a girl could want. But underneath the glitz and glamour, Sage’s perfect existence holds many dark secrets—secrets even she herself doesn’t know... more240,000+ Words -- A Contemporary Christian Epic-Novel California golden girl, Sage Wentworth’s life looks perfect from the outside looking in. She’s got money, friends, and all the social status a girl could want. But underneath the glitz and glamour, Sage’s perfect existence holds many dark secrets—secrets even she herself doesn’t know. When she is unceremoniously sent to live with her biological father’s family in North Carolina for the summer, Sage finds herself swimming in very unfamiliar waters with seemingly friendly sharks poised to eat her alive on every side. Can Sage navigate these treacherous waters long enough to get back home, or has life for this golden girl changed forever? Luke Baker has always considered himself a slacker of the first order. He’s not particularly athletic, musical, talented or intelligent. In fact, his “talents” such as they are run more in the vein of helping people when they most need it, and right now, that talent is much-needed by his best friend, Jaycee Lawrence who is facing the arrival of the stepsister she had gladly forgotten ever existed. A whole summer trying to talk Jaycee down off the ledge while simultaneously fighting like mad not to fall for her gorgeous, unattainable older sister? Yeah, this should be fun… less

Rachel Taylor has survived so many tragedies in her life, what’s one more? But when Hurricane Gabriel takes aim at her house, ruining practically everything, she’s not sure this one won’t take her out completely. With two small children and no husband, she knows she has no choice but to accept the generosity of Derek West and his television construction crew. However, Derek isn’t in charge of this one... moreRachel Taylor has survived so many tragedies in her life, what’s one more? But when Hurricane Gabriel takes aim at her house, ruining practically everything, she’s not sure this one won’t take her out completely. With two small children and no husband, she knows she has no choice but to accept the generosity of Derek West and his television construction crew. However, Derek isn’t in charge of this one. Caleb James is, and Rachel’s world is about to be rocked to the foundations by this handsome, wonderful, big-hearted construction guy. The problem is, too many tragedies have taught her to not trust any good thing. Can she get her house back in one piece and keep her heart that way too? Caleb James was not planning to be point person in front of and behind the camera, but when his boss, Derek West finds himself stretched in too many directions trying to help the people of Ridgemount clean up after the hurricane, Caleb has to step into the limelight to help out. Of course, he’s always kind of wondered what being the head of his own crew might be like, but with Derek on-set, the chances of him getting his big break have always been slim-to-none. Then, without warning, he’s in front of the camera, and his big break may just have found him. But even as he tries to navigate this new way of life, he finds himself attracted to and then falling for the home owner, a young widow with two small children who have stolen his heart. Unfortunately, his line of work is all about moving on when one project is finished. Which one will he choose, his dream job or his love for a woman who may never be able to love him back? The third book in THE GRACE SERIES, “A Love Like This” asks the reader to go on a journey with two souls who are learning to love in a way the world says no longer works. This Contemporary Christian Romance will leave you cheering, crying, laughing, and hoping for a young woman who has been crushed and a guy who never knew love could be so difficult. Come along for this inspirational journey. It is one you won’t soon forget! less

Wedding bells are pealing for Caleb James and Rachel Taylor in Ridgemount, North Carolina. Surrounded by their friends and family, the mad dash to the altar on New Year’s Eve is in full swing. With a house to remodel, a wedding to plan, and new opportunities and challenges around every corner, Caleb and Rachel, along with their friends, have no time to waste... moreWedding bells are pealing for Caleb James and Rachel Taylor in Ridgemount, North Carolina. Surrounded by their friends and family, the mad dash to the altar on New Year’s Eve is in full swing. With a house to remodel, a wedding to plan, and new opportunities and challenges around every corner, Caleb and Rachel, along with their friends, have no time to waste. “A Moment Like This” ~ the prequel novella to the fifth installment of The Grace Series, “Raising Attabury” finds Derek and Jaycee West newly married, Caleb and Rachel heading down the aisle, Luke and Sage caught up helping their friends plan their extra-special day, and new-comers Eric and Dani Richardson straddling real life and what to do with the Attabury house. Hang on for a wild ride as everyone comes together once again in a tale of what it means to be friends and family over the holidays and beyond… *~* USA Today Bestselling Author, Staci Stallings, presents the fourth book in The Grace Series, “A Moment Like This.” Filled with love and laughter, tears and struggles, “A Moment Like This” brings back all the characters you’ve grown to love while adding a few more to the mix. A prequel novella to The Grace Series finale book, “Raising Attabury,” “A Moment Like This” creates a heart-warming bridge from the first three books in the series to the final installment. So sit back and enjoy another visit to Ridgemount where love always wins and life lessons are never in short supply. less

Dani Richardson is living the dream. A corporate lawyer pursuing the case that could make her whole career, married to the man of her dreams with a beautiful child to boot, Dani knows this is the life she’s always wanted. What she can’t quite figure out is why she is so desperately, quietly miserable... moreDani Richardson is living the dream. A corporate lawyer pursuing the case that could make her whole career, married to the man of her dreams with a beautiful child to boot, Dani knows this is the life she’s always wanted. What she can’t quite figure out is why she is so desperately, quietly miserable. When Dani and her husband Eric decide to buy and renovate the old Attabury house in Ridgemount, North Carolina, Dani has no idea that God might have other plans when it comes to her life and her marriage. Will Dani be able to hold it all together long enough to get the impossible project done, or has she finally met her match? Eric Richardson has built a life for himself and his family to be proud of. Coming up from a family drenched in grief and turmoil, he has painstakingly engineered their way into the good life. But when his wife Dani decides to buy and renovate an old, broken-down house that might as well be demolished and used for kindling, Eric is plunged into a way of life he never knew existed. Now as Dani battles ghosts and shadows old and new, Eric must decide if staying with her is even worth the gut-wrenching ride, or if it’s time to call it quits and admit the life he thought he was building is doomed to failure. Can God’s love really save a broken, desperate marriage? Find out in “Raising Attabury.” *~* The fifth and final novel in the epic Grace Series, “Raising Attabury” takes the reader on a decidedly different type of romantic journey that’s less about discovery as it is about rediscovery. This novel, written by USA Today Best Selling Christian novelist, Staci Stallings, explores Christian themes of forgiveness, hurt, healing and hope. It is the story of the every-marriage, the one that’s just going through the motions, trying to stay together and wondering if it’s even worth the effort. In these pages, you will find hope. You will find real life. You will find peace as you read of characters who do not have perfect lives, who make mistakes, and who ultimately experience the life God truly has in store for each of us if we can find the courage to surrender to His plan for our lives. less