Susan Tietjen

Grace Without Grace Stumbling into Romance Susan Tietjen

Grace has given up on romance, on almost everything, since Rick Fleming betrayed her faith in him five years ago. Given her constant struggle with bad luck (her friend Murphy), being insanely accident prone, and having been the target of endless ridicule growing up, she has no reason to trust anyone. Rick made some mistakes as a boy, and as a young man, his worst was hurting Grace Evans. His heart still belongs to her, even if she doesn't know it. Unfortunately, in the last confrontation between them, she demanded he never speak to her again. Now, Grace's best friend (and Rick's sister) Hannah has invited her to a ten-day summer work-vacation to babysit Hannah's teen cousins. A palatial cabin, a patio boat on the lake, and all the comforts of the rich and famous at their fingertips? A vacation made in heaven. At least until they arrive and Grace finds Rick there. And neither can leave. Rick's car is in pieces in the garage, and Grace forgot her driver's license at home. How will Grace survive it? Can she find a way to forgive? Can Rick learn to take responsibility for his past mistakes? And even if they succeed, what will they do when Rick's most recent wantabe girlfriend shows up on their doorstep, determined to make Rick hers?