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Guardian's Grace (Guardians of the Race #1)

by Jacqueline Rhoades (Goodreads Author)

4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 · rating details · 59 ratings · 20 reviews

Grace Masters always wanted a family she could call her own. Of course, in her imagination it didn’t include a pair of rambunctious and affectionate twins who can turn into killers within the blink of an eye or an aging vampire who has trouble controlling his thirst. She never expected to find a friend and mentor in a three hundred year old witch who looks like Sophia Lore...more

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Published May 12th 2012

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Sep 15, 2012 Carmen rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: never-finished

DNF. There is something wrong in how this story is laid out. Story feels like a first draft

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Grace Masters always wanted a family she could call her own. Of course, in her imagination it didn’t include a pair of rambunctious and affectionate twins who can turn into killers within the blink of an eye or an aging vampire who has trouble controlling his thirst. She never expected to find a friend and mentor in a three hundred year old witch who looks like Sophia Loren. And she cert...more

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Oct 26, 2012 Jessica Cline rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: free-for-review, pnr-nauba-authors

Note: Book provided by author for review.

This was a great book. Paranormal romance with humour, wit and action all rolled into one fun package. The cover is simple but meaningful and before I read the book I wondered what the skull in the background was about. Now I know!

I found the heroine quirky and confident. She was a beautifully crafted character whose interactions with others in the House were the highlight of the book for me. This entire novel was filled with colourful characters filling...more

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Oct 05, 2012 Sandy rated it 4 of 5 stars

GUARDIANS GRACE by Jacqueline Rhoades

Grace has never felt that she belonged. Abandoned as a young child, trying to survive in the foster care system Grace had always known she was different. If it weren’t for the continuous ‘buzzing’ in her head, maybe she would have felt ‘normal’. And when she is able to see ‘things’ that no one else was seeing, was she losing her mind or could she truly see what others could not? But the attack on a friend at the hands of demons and a rescue by 2 god-like ange...more GUARDIANS GRACE by Jacqueline Rhoades

Grace has never felt that she belonged. Abandoned as a young child, trying to survive in the foster care system Grace had always known she was different. If it weren’t for the continuous ‘buzzing’ in her head, maybe she would have felt ‘normal’. And when she is able to see ‘things’ that no one else was seeing, was she losing her mind or could she truly see what others could not? But the attack on a friend at the hands of demons and a rescue by 2 god-like angels (with fangs?), leave Grace reeling with the knowledge, that perhaps there is more than meets the eyes.

Twins Dov and Col are descendants of Nephilium-not yet Guardians but on patrol for demons. But when one human female has the ability to ‘see’, they know they must bring her to The House and High Lord Liege Canaan will not be too pleased. But it is Canaan who is stunned by the presence of Grace and with that, the knowledge that she would soon be his.

The Guardians are of the Race, with superior strength and speed, descended from Gabriel who are on earth to protect the humans and guard the portal, ensuring the demons do not cross the barrier. When a Guardian dies and his heart still remains within his chest, he is changed into vampire, and must be destroyed before the blood rage consumes. But we soon meet Uncle Otto, and learn that not all vampires are evil, and once they learn to control their blood rages, even vampires can love.

But demons have crossed the portal and are now are on a feeding frenzy of human flesh. Hoping to gain control of the local drug and alcohol trade, the demons continue to gorge on the blood of their victims, while the Guardians fight to save one of their own. A ‘witch’ has come into her powers and through sacrifice and blood she has unleashed a demon upon the earth, that only the Guardians will be able to control.

There are many humorous passages involving Dov and Col. Like two highly charged puppies with a new found friend, the twins reek havoc ensuring Grace feels accepted and loved at The House. Their mischievous antics keep the mood light, when anger and sorrow seem to engulf on occasion. Uncle Otto is a genuine flirt, who falls in love with Grace, but he has eyes for another from his past. Nico hides a past that is reflected with the scars both inside and out, but it is the relationship between Canaan and Grace that drives The House forward and into the future. As a Daughter of Man, Grace has the power to save where others have failed.

There are moments that will break your heart and the tears will flow. When a Guardian is chosen, his heart will blossom and when a mated-pair have bonded, a red rose will bloom. Guardians Grace is a wonderful novel for first-time author Jaclyn Rose. I look forward to her next storyline-Guardians Hope.

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Sep 20, 2012 Amy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: r2r, vamp, nook-own, series-to-continue

Received a free copy of this book for an honest review. Honestly it is the best written and with the most well developed characters in a book I have received for review. I love this new world that Ms. Rhoades has created. There was a little bit of everything in this book; steamy hot romance, humor, drama, and plenty of action. I totally fell for Grace and Canaan as well as the rest of the crew who inhabit the house. I couldn't wait to see what happens next, so I bought the next two in the series...more

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Sep 06, 2012 Megan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: epub, reviewed-for-the-jeep-diva

What a great start to a series! There are so many great things about this book that I don’t know if I can adequately put them into words. From the first sentence you are swept into a world of vampires, witches and demons. As the world unfolds for Grace, an unemployed empath, we learn about the Paenitentia and their roll in protecting humans from demons. I really loved Canaan, the Liege Lord. He makes some mistakes but he is always quick to rectify them and doesn’t hide from his feelings for Grac...more

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Sep 25, 2012 Sara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, r2r-and-arr

First, I would like to thank the author for giving me this book for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. It is definitely for adults, though. The first half of the book had me laughing out loud a lot. As the story got more serious, the humor kind of went away, but was still a great story filled with smiles, action and romance.

Grace has avoided crowds, and people, forever because she can feel people emotions and gets big headaches from the fuzzy noises it causes in her head. One night wh...more

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Sep 30, 2012 Krystal (at) Krystal's Enchanting Reads rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book blew me away and was honestly a breath of fresh air. Finally, a book that wasn't filled with characters so in heartbreak or whatever that they failed to tell the truth to people or hide all of their emotions because they were so afraid or whatever. This book has excitement, romance, a little horror and a whole lot of greatness. The characters are written perfectly and the author is able to capture emotions so beautifully Most books I have read lately have the characters running around...more This book blew me away and was honestly a breath of fresh air. Finally, a book that wasn't filled with characters so in heartbreak or whatever that they failed to tell the truth to people or hide all of their emotions because they were so afraid or whatever. This book has excitement, romance, a little horror and a whole lot of greatness. The characters are written perfectly and the author is able to capture emotions so beautifully Most books I have read lately have the characters running around and avoiding love and emotion however, this book is nothing like that. The characters are able to feel and express his or her emotions in a way that you don't get to see in books very much. Instead of running away from them or not even telling the person until about 12 books in the characters come out and say what they are feeling and don't hide them away. It was so refreshing.

This book is filled with witches, vampires, demons and angel like people (the guardians) which is where this story starts. Grace has been shuffled around from foster home to foster home until she was 18 and then she was on her own. In between foster homes she meets her best friend Alice. When Grace was little she started having problems with a buzzing noise in her head. She soon realized it was hard to be around people because she was able to feel their emotions and that was what was making her head buzz. If she was around a lot of people for too long the buzzing in her head would become to great and she would develop a migraine. So, she pretty much shut herself off from the rest of the world. She didn't go out much and had a job where she didn't have to be around people. Everything changed after she went out with her best friend to a club and watched as a demon tried to kill her best friend and then she met the twins. That is when her whole life changed.

The beginning of this book had me laughing out loud because of some of the things that the twins would say. They might be 20 something but they seriously act like they are 12 so almost everything that comes out of their mouths is just funny. When the book started getting more serious there were less funny moments but then again the book can't be full of funny moments. When the book changes you can tell through the tone of the book and how it changes but it was seamless and you just moved right a long with it. Even though the book takes on a more serious ton about mid way it is still an amazing book and it had me in it's spell the first moment I started reading. The characters are really what make this book and the way the author writes them. You start really falling for the characters because they are written in such a way that there isn't really a way not to love them. You even start feeling for a few of the bad characters. I know I did. One of the characters, Andi, I couldn't help but to feel for her and I completely understood what made her do the things that she did. The characters are relatable on a certain level that really draws you deeper into the book.

I do have to mention that this book is an adult book because there is a little sex included. However, it's nothing compared to Fifty Shades of Grey or other books of that nature. I would say that the stuff going on in this book is done very tasteful and it's not full of it. Just enough to tell the story and not overly done that it just becomes repetitive or put in just to put in a sex scene.

All in all this book was awesome and I even had my doubts before reading it. I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. It turned out to become one of my favorite books and I really do love it. I can't wait to read more from Jacqueline Rhoades in the future.

*I received a free copy in exchange for my personal and honest review. I was not compensated in any way and all thoughts and opinions expressed therein are my own.*(less)

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Sep 20, 2012 Brenda Demko rated it 4 of 5 stars

Guardian's Grace is an action packed adventure. Jacqueline Rhoades has taken paranormal in another direction and given us a new type of warrior. Paenitentia are Guardians who fight demons.

This book has a BDB feel to it. Rest assured it is completely different except for the fact that these Guardians are totally kick *ss!

It all begins with Grace the heroine. She goes to a party with a friend and it doesn't end well. A demon is involved and while normal humans can't see them, Grace can. She ends...more

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Sep 18, 2012 Tammy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, goodreads, kindle, lovers-of-paranormal-group, own, paranormal, read-and-own, romance

So I received this book for free through my Goodreads.com group called Lovers of Paranormal. The author requested that we read it and post a review on it.

I loved it. The characters were fantastic! A couple of macho muscle bound twins who you just can't wait to see what they'll do next who remind you of five year olds. A female character that's as jumbled up as the rest of us or more but doesn't leave you with that feeling you get from most female character as a simpering weak female who can't w...more

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Sep 24, 2012 Yaz rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: r2r, purchased-before-2013

The story is full of humor, love, sexy scenes, drama and action. Everything I love about paranormal is included in this story. A female character that gets stronger as the story moves along. A new race of heroes (Paenitentia) protecting humans from demons. Sexy, strong heroes, whom learn to adapt to the new addition to their house.

I enjoyed reading this book so much I can't wait to read the next two installments of the series.
Guardian's Hope Guardian's Joy

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Jun 27, 2012 CaroleDee rated it 5 of 5 stars

A compelling mix between the Black Dagger Brotherhood and The Midnight Breed series Guardian's Grace reminded me WHY I love paranormal romance. Lately it seems like I've been wading in a pool of mediocre vampire books, then low and behold my diamond in the rough appears.

Guardian's Grace has it all! Great characters,action, humor, depth, and a fantastic romance.

I don't have a doubt in my mind that the Guardian's of the Race series will become an instant hit in the world of Paranormal Romance.

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Sep 22, 2012 Toni rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: nook-books-i-own, r2r, 2012-release

Great start to a series!! Guardian's Grace was full of action,romance and alot of laughter. I loved the characters most of all the twins! Grace was amazing in her mother hen way! Cannan well I would love to bring him home!

It did give me a fell for the BDB, but is very different!! I found some confusing moments in the book, where the author would skip from one person to the next without warning and skip weeks or days without reason! But it didnt happen all to often!

All in all I really enjoyed th...more

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Sep 30, 2012 Linda rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was given a free copy of the book from the author, in exchange for an honest review.

First of all I have to say I was surprised by how well written this book is. Normally there is a lot to pick on when it comes to "read and review"-books. This one? Not so much.

The characters are well developed, and the storyline itself is smooth and flowing. I really liked this book!

The authors way of describing the characters make you feel you really get to know them, and the book has a wide range of likeable...more

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Mar 05, 2013 Renee J. rated it 2 of 5 stars

Good story line good sex scenes, there were a few things i didnt like such as the flow of the relationship between the two main characters, it was really fast and i didnt feel/see a lot of get to know/fall in love it was like instant love and it was weird. but after that the relationship flowed pretty well, all in all not a bad book, but still not sure if i will go to the next one?..?

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Nov 25, 2012 Georgianna Simpson rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone!

Shelves: favorites

Great new story with wonderful characters. I love the storyline of protectors of both The Race and the Human Race from demons! Wow, what a concept! Refreshing type of good guys! I love the twins, so much fun and had me rolling!

Very well written and I love the whole storyline! This is a fabulous start for a really great new writer! Can't wait to read the next one!

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Nov 11, 2012 Toni rated it 5 of 5 stars

Jacqueline Rhoades is a delightful new inspirational voice to the world of paranormal romance. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. The imagination and energy of the characters infused the vitality of the Guardian’s series. Readers will be drawn in with the star struck action, humorous dialogue, and the luscious tale of danger and romance.

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Sep 26, 2012 Eren rated it 3 of 5 stars

I think the story plot was good, I just couldn't connect with it. I really wanted to. I wasn't a big fan of the point of view change. It really was confusing at times. I did like the characters and they did make me laugh, but it confused me overall. I think it could have used some more work to change the way the point of view and this would be fine.

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Jul 31, 2012 Georgianna Simpson rated it 5 of 5 stars

A fantastic novel. Exciting storyline of a secret race next to humans, helping them even if they don't know it. Lots of great action and fights with the demons. This book has great characters! Lots of wonderful romance, danger and even humor. A whole houseful of hunks to love! Can't wait for more!

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Nov 08, 2012 Carrie Fort (Book Fairy) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful!! A great book filled with love, fighting, laughter, demons,vampires, and happily ever after!! Great book can't wait to get on to the next in series.
I really liked how this had vampires but, it wasn't the normal vampire story. Grace is a great strong character Canaan is a beautiful stubborn man!! Who could ask for anything better!! Bravo!!!

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Mar 25, 2013 Barbara rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

More like 3.5 but since there were messy stuff in the writing I wont mark it 4 stars. This series is promising and I laughed a lot. So I will read book 2 now. The twins were hilarious!

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Shelves: ebook-wish-list

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Jacqueline, known as Jackie to her friends, lives in rural southern Ohio with one lovable husband, one spoiled dog and one disinterested cat. She believes coffee is a food group and therefore necessary to survival. She always has a pot brewing. When not writing, she can usually be found with her nose in someone else's book or working in her garden. She also spends a great deal of time chasing deer...more

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