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An Unexpected Grace
An Unexpected Grace | Kristin von Kreisler
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From bestselling author Kristin von Kreisler comes a poignant, uplifting novel of one woman's journey to healing, and the surprising soul mate that helps guide her there.Lila Elliot knows she's lucky. A shooting rampage at her office left several colleagues dead and others seriously wounded. Lila's injuries will heal in time. Yet though she gratefully retreats to her best friend's house to recuperate, Lila can't quite move past her fear and anger. Being drafted into caring for Grace--a shaggy, formerly abused golden retriever--only adds to her stress. Lila has been terrified of dogs since childhood. But Grace, like Lila, needs time and space to recover. Grace keeps her distance, sensing Lila's wariness, and only perks up for Adam, the neighbor who rescued her. Though struggling to make sense of her recent tragedy, Lila, an accomplished artist, begins to see beauty in Grace's wisps of fur and haunted eyes. As Adam points out, Grace, too, has suffered through no fault of her own. And in helping Grace to trust, Lila is being gently nudged toward the courage she needs to do the same. Rich in warmth and humor, An Unexpected Grace is a story of compassion and connection, and of finding that what truly makes us whole again may be the love we give away. Includes Reading Group Guide
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OriginalCyn620
An Unexpected Grace | Kristin von Kreisler
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Not sure if the tagged book has been on my shelf for the absolute longest length of time, but it sure seems like it. It‘s a book about a dog, and I love dog stories, but I‘m always afraid the dog will die! 😭
So, I don‘t always read dog books in a timely manner.

#littenswanttoknow

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🙌🏻📚 2y
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OriginalCyn620
An Unexpected Grace | Kristin von Kreisler
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Just a few of my #bookswithpets. Such cute faces! 🐶❤️
#marchinbooks

maich ❤❤❤ 6y
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Nebklvr
An Unexpected Grace | Kristin von Kreisler
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Mehso-so

In the aftermath of a mass shooting, a young woman tries to understand and heal. Her "friends" decide she should adopt an abused dog (never mind her dog phobia, she should just get over that). It is an unlikely story and somewhat irritating with tinges of cute. I liked the dog. Does that count?

Tanner Yeah, I was hoping for more from that story. The dog was the best part. 7y
Nebklvr @Tanner In all truthfulness, they usually are! 💞 7y
Tanner @Nebklvr Agreed! ❤️🐶 7y
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Suz4AU0608
An Unexpected Grace | Kristin von Kreisler
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Mehso-so

Ehh I didn't hate it but I didn't love it either. It was anticlimactic and I wanted more at the end. I did love that both the main character and the dog probably suffered from PTSD and were able to help each other heal physically and emotionally.