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Summary: Three Cheers for GREG...oh, yeah, and Grace too.
Review: Dr. Gregory Dixon not only stole Grace's heart in For Love & Grace, but he stole my heart and the hearts of every woman in my book club. I speak for all the ladies of Author2Author Book Club when I say that we appreciated the characters in this book so much. All of us found people in the story who were just like family members of ours. Greg was the only one who was foreign to most of us. We don't know a man quite like him, but we do know that they exist and have vowed to hunt him down like a dog until we find him. This author has found a group of fans in Melbourne, Florida who will always be on the lookout for whatever she's writing next. Ms. Norman-Bellamy, thank you so much for inspiring a group of aspiring writers who all want to grow up to be you!
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Summary: Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Review: From the first page, this book held my interest. It was definitely romance, but there was a lot of mystery here too. With every page, I kept wondering how the plot was going to unfold! My husband bought me this book recently and I will never again tell him that he wouldn't know a good book if it bit him on the butt. He made an excellent choice with this one. I read books all the time and romance is the genre that I like most. This author's style of writing reminds me so much of that of Victoria Murry. The attention to detail and accuracy in her writing is impressive -- especially for this being her first published work. For Love and Grace is a wonderfully written novel that is guaranteed to keep the reader laughing, crying and sitting on the edge of his/her seat. Even us old married women can fall in love with Greg and feel just a twinge of jealousy against Grace for being lucky enough to find a man who has it all. There's nothing like a man who is financially independent and highly classy, but will put on the gloves and fight even his best friend if he disrespects his lady. Now, that's what I'm talking 'bout! The literary world, Black and otherwise, could definitely used more books like this one. We read enough about no-good Brothers. It's about time we hear about our men who are professional, educated, responsible and love God. I hope this won't be the last we hear from Kendra Norman-Bellamy.
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Summary: Grace is my perfect girl!
Review: Grace Charles, the leading lady in this story is my perfect girl. She's beautiful (looks like Chante Moore), she's smart (graduated from college in the top of her class), she's talented (sings & plays the piano) and she's a Christian. What more does a man need? And the leading man, Greg Dixon is athletic (played basketball), smart (graduated with honors from Georgetown University) and pulls in the dough (he's a brain surgeon). Man! He makes most of the rest of us look like chopped liver. To be honest, I never really intended to read this book. Hey, I'm a guy and I admit that I only bought this book from the author because I thought she was a fly looking honey when I saw her sitting in the bookstore signing her novel. I took the book back home and left it on my mama's coffee table. She called me a few days later and said she enjoyed it very much. I really didn't think I'd like it, but once I started reading it, I found out that not only did this author have looks, but she had talent too. Although I read a new book about every two weeks, I'm not at all into romance. I usually read horror and sci-fi, but this is a very well written novel that captured my attention and my imagination from chapter one. I didn't even know this book was listed on Amazon. I just thought I'd search for it and what do you know? Here it is. Since I can't tell her how great this book is in person, I'm glad to have a chance to pass along my thoughts to the general public. It's great and she should be proud of herself. Buy this one and I promise you won't be disappointed. It's a tear-jerker and it tugs at the heart strings too....hey, I'm a man, but I'm also human. FIVE STARS....I hope to see more work by this author in the future.....
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Summary: For Love & Grace
Review: I bought this book at a book store signing a few days ago and read it the same day that I bought it. It was excellent and I would recommend it to any one looking for a great page-turner. I wish I had bought both her books now.
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Summary: Well Said
Review: I don't think I can add any more to what has already been said about this book. I picked it up on my way to the salon to get my hair done and it was such a quick read that I finished it with a half a head of micro braids to go. From the moment the book opened with the tear-jerking funeral scene until the phenomenal ending that I won't give away, For Love And Grace held my attention. I told my beautician about it and she read my copy and enjoyed it as much as I did. It was just so good to read a love story that wasn't riddled with obscenities and sex. I didn't know what to expect becuase this was my first Christian story, but I look forward to reading more like it.
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Summary: Worth Reading Again
Review: I initially read this book in the self-published edition but only recently got my hands on a copy of the new edition published through BET. At first, I wasn't going to read it since I'd done so (twice) already. But I found that there were some changes in the new version that made it worth reading again. I wrapped myself in Greg's arms when I read this book a couple of years ago and I renewed my love for him when I read it again a couple of weeks ago. I love reading the work of this author and I'm sitting on pins and needles as I await the release of the next book. I know it'll be just as satisfying.
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Summary: For Love & Grace
Review: I read this book in one day. I can honestly say that I don't know when I've read a book that kept me so captivated. My book club had a very good discussion on it and we all are on the hunt for the real "Greg". Put a man like him on "The Bachelor" and we'll all apply to be chosen to win his heart. We also all agreed that this would make for an excellent movie. Just noticed today that there's one coming out called "Because of Grace". I sure hope that's a sequel!
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Summary: For Love & Grace
Review: Let the church say AMEN! My goodness this book was wonderful! Gregory Dixon is a doctor who has the gift of healing. Little does he know that those same hands will heal the woman who will hold the key to his heart. Grace is such a beautiful, sweet soul and she goes through hell and high water with a near-death experience that leads her down the road to a new life with Greg. Derrick is a tormented man who is wrestling with guilt and anguish that nearly destroys his entire life and his wife, Sherry is a strong black woman who masters the art of balancing her love for her husband and her loyalty to her friends. This book was beautiful and one that I know I will read over and over again. If all Christian fiction was written like this, I'd read more of it.
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ!
Review: Many titles today are billed as Christian Fiction; however no other book have I been fortunate enought to read that I can say I really felt the power of the Holy Spirit while reading. Kendra, the author, captivates you from page one to the very end! I couldn't put it down. When I HAD to work I was day dreaming about Grace and Greg and even crazy Derrick wondering what was going to happen next. My favorite part was when Greg took Grace to church and she gave her testimony! My eyes were filled with tears and the hairs on my arms were raised! It spoke volumes to me about how God is still a miracle worker today! So awesome Kendra! May God bless you in all your new endeavors! I'm excited about your new work, A Love So Strong, and can't wait to see what happens with Grace & Greg in your third novel! To God be the glory! Write on, my sistah!
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Summary: Wonderful, Englightening Reading
Review: My book club read this book as a monthly selection. It was well written and easily read. Once you pick up the book, you cannot put it down. I read the complete book in about four hours. For those of you needing uplifting and spiritual encouragement, this definitely is a must read.
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