Saving Grace by Pamela Fagan Hutchins

Saving Grace was a breath of fresh air. The book is ripe with mystery and suspense with just the right amount of romance in the air for flavouring. I was drawn into the book from the very beginning. The biggest thing for me was the excellent description of Caribbean life. As a Caribbean woman, I can say this author got it spot on. Even though I'm not from the Virgin Islands, we island people are very similar in mannerisms and I found myself easily immersed into a culture that is much like my very own.

Our heroine Katie left her home in Dallas, Texas in an attempt to escape from the demons of her life but the drama follows her to the Caribbean where she realizes she wasn't running from anything but her own self.  The search for answers in the death of her parents is answered indirectly in a beautifully woven ending.  The characters in this book are easy to love and very relate-able and realistic. It was an excellent reading experience, overflowing with descriptions of the island that transport you directly into the tranquil scene.

This book was worth every moment I spent savouring it and I can't wait to read the next one Leaving Analise. I'm also hoping and praying that its name does not imply that my beloved Katie will be leaving the enchanting house that "called" to her, but a girl can only hope.

Even though the book isn't officially out yet, here's a link. Be an early bird, you won't regret it!