Grace Barnum’s life is precariously balanced on sensible choices and uncomfortable compromise. She dutifully edits textbooks that, she fears, may be more harmful than helpful to kids. She is engaged to a patent attorney who is sturdy and reliable. She has a cautious relationship with her fascinating father, a renowned New York artist. And she prefers her mom slightly drunk. Always a planner, Grace feels prepared for most eventualities. Until the responsibility-challenged Tyler Wilkie shows up. Fresh in town from the Poconos, Tyler has warm eyes, a country drawl, and a smile that makes Grace drop things. Worst of all, he writes devastating songs. About her. Tyler reaches something in Grace, something she needs but can’t admit to. Something she wants but won’t succumb to. Tyler Wilkie loves Grace Barnum and ruins everything. And Grace grows. Includes selections from the Grace Grows original soundtrack, written and recorded by Lee Morgan.
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"For me, this book quickly became one of those extraordinary ones you must read cover to cover. It pulls at your heartstrings in such a way I didn't know possible! I was in love with Grace and Ty's love. One of my top 3 favorite books of all time."
— Mandy (5 out of 5 stars)
" great book, it made me feel all the happyness and frustration when grace wouldn't just except him! "
— Isabella, 1/21/2014" I couldn't put this book down. This book was an emotional roller coaster, frustrating and full of angst but full of life, colour and love "
— Tracey, 1/10/2014" A cute little romance but I really thought Grace was crazy... "
— Cathie, 1/7/2014" fun and sweet, quirky and charming! "
— KateFromAllGoodBookStore, 1/4/2014" This was such a cute story. I loved Ty and how he never gave up. "
— Cocktails, 1/4/2014" I loved this book. What a treat! "
— Maggie, 12/29/2013" Really liked this book. Wanted a little more from his perspective, but loved her writing style. "
— Tammy, 12/25/2013" loved this story nice light read "
— Angela, 9/7/2013" Great first novel, although things got a bit predictable as the end approached. "
— Piaffe, 6/9/2013" Loved this book -- it is warm and funny and insightful, a realistic love story! "
— Lynn, 2/25/2013Shelle Sumners lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She has held many jobs, among them waitress, actress, administrative assistant, copy editor, educational writer, bookseller, and wedding chapel receptionist.
Emily Rankin is an audio narrator and winner of two AudioFile Earphones Awards.