Fallen From Grace edition by Laura Leone Contemporary Romance eBooks
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FALLEN FROM GRACE by Laura Leone was a Rita Award finalist for Best Contemporary Romance. It's the story of a woman, Sara, who befriends a younger man who conceals painful secrets and a double life behind his gentle charm and good looks. As their friendship blossoms into love, Sara gradually learns the truth about Ryan, who's trapped in a world of lies, danger, and sex-for-hire. With his spirit renewed by love, Ryan becomes determined to find a way out of the life he was drawn into as a runaway minor, and equally determined to rescue a street kid whom he finds falling into the same traps which once caught him. But Ryan's secret life is lived in a ruthless world which won't easily let him go. Having fallen so far from grace, can he find his way back?
Praise for Fallen From Grace
* Rita Award Finalist for Best Contemporary Romance
* Desert Island Keeper, AllAboutRomance.com
* No. 29 on DearAuthor.Com's list of the Top 100 Romance Novels
"In this realistically gritty, sometimes violent, and gripping tale, Leone reveals the seamier side of society's manueuvering while she spins an unconventional romance between two unhappy people who find that love, like respect, can grow out of friendship and shared experiences and that new beginnings are indeed possible for those with the determination and courage to pursue them."
—Booklist
"Fallen From Grace is a romance novel as rich and adult as coffee laced with brandy. Laura Leone has delivered a dangerous brew of sin and redemption that goes where few romances dare to wander—a refreshing and deeply satisfying book. I loved it!"
—Bestselling author, Barbara Samuel
"Fallen From Grace is an amazingly powerful, emotional and thought-provoking book... Leone's gift for storytelling shines in a truly provocative, gritty, tender and unforgettable story."
—Romantic Times
“Fallen From Grace is provocative, powerful, and passionate. Laura Leone leads the reader on a tender, sexy journey through the human heart."
—New York Times bestselling author Teresa Medeiros
“A fast-moving, compelling read…Fallen From Grace is recommended for its unusual pairing, its audacity to examine the seamier side and its ultimate message of hope and redemption.”
—The Romance Reader
"Leone's characters are richly drawn and fully human, and she displays extraordinary skill in showing how Ryan and Sara, both individually and together, work through the complexities of their situation in a believable way."
—AllAboutRomance.com
"Laura Leone will keep readers up all night with this fascinating, passionate and emotional novel. This unusual love story, told with freshness and authenticity, gives new meaning to the term 'tortured hero' and illuminates the healing power of love."
—Award-winning Author, Susan Wiggs
Fallen From Grace edition by Laura Leone Contemporary Romance eBooks
When Sara Diamond's publisher drops the moderately successful series that she's written she's forced to downsize if she wants to continue writing full-time. She moves into an apartment in a slightly shabby building in San Francisco, but there's nothing at all shabby about her new neighbor, a very good looking young man named Ryan. Ryan and Sara strike up a friendship, each doing their best to ignore the frisson of attraction that ignites between them. Sara is plagued by insecurity: Is she too old for Ryan? Not attractive enough? And while Ryan has told Sara that he's a model, he is in fact an upscale prostitute who services female clients. He can't enter into a relationship with Sara without telling her the truth, but what will she think of him when she finds out?Wow - so refreshing to read a straight-up contemporary romance with an edgier feel and characters that don't fall into the "Barbie & Ken" category. Ryan's story - how he evolved from a street kid turning tricks for food money into a polished "escort" - felt realistic. The way he detaches himself from his professional persona, how he differentiates between making love and performing his "job"...his character was well thought out. I felt like I had a real understanding of where he was in his life when he met Sara, and how he felt trapped in his lifestyle.
Now Sara's character was less complex, but still for the most part relatable. She's in her mid-thirties, her career is uncertain and she has these niggling doubts about her own attractiveness, at least where it concerns Ryan. Where I felt the story stumbled a bit was how Sara reacted to Ryan's "secret" and how she decides to go about getting him to give up "the life". I don't want to post any spoilers, but there is one scene where she threatens to do something so patently ridiculous and out of character that I almost laughed out loud.
Great characterization, a compelling plot, good dialog - this was sooo close to being a 5 star read for me, then it took a detour and became an issue laden romance. Coming out, the exploitation of runaway teens - you name it and it got thrown into the mix and then all resolved in a far too pat, too gooey sweet manner. Still, this was by far one of the better romances I've read recently and I would highly recommend it.
Strong sexual language and content.
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Fallen From Grace edition by Laura Leone Contemporary Romance eBooks Reviews
**There are Spoilers**
I left this book wondering if this couple - Sarah and Ryan would be together and not because the author left you with a cliff hanger or unanswered questions but because Sarah had so much inner dialogue on why she could not get over his occupation that I cannot put this book down without thinking that she will never really get over his life before her.
I know the author wanted to make Sarah's feelings on Ryan's occupation seem real and I got that, but it became old when Sarah kept sending mixed signals - " I want you, oh but I can't get over that your an escort" this went on pretty much the whole middle of the book and all I kept thinking is "stop touching him and giving him sexual signals, stop hanging out with him, stop taking care of his animals, cut the cord lady and leave the poor guy alone"
Sarah came off as self serving to me, she never once tried to have empathy for why his life was the way it was (until near the end of the book when Ryan finally had a break down). She just wanted him to change over night for her "I know you have no real education Ryan, were abused by your drunk father, lived on the streets and raped, were taken in by a female "Pimp" who manipulated your love and fear, but I need you to change for me or we can't be together" her behavior made him loath himself even more because he had her on a pedestal.
Not a total loss because Ryan's character was well fleshed out and the secondary characters were good (Sarah's dad was a hoot) and Ryan's animals added some funny moments.
Fallen From Grace - Laura Leone
I LOVED this. Loved the opening premise, the characters and the whole setup. At barely 27% I emailed a friend to say, `you have to read this' and I gobbled it up, unable to put it down apart from when I had to sleep.
Ryan is a handsome, cultured and polite young man living alone, apart from a number of rescued pets that he lavishes affection on. He doesn't appear to have any female entanglements, and his new next door neighbour Sara even begins to wonder if he might be gay. She's a writer who's just been dumped by her publishing house and had to downsize. They become friends - close friends - and Sara draws the reluctant conclusion that Ryan is just not interested in her. After all, she's nearly ten years older and can't possibly be attractive to him.
Although Ryan claims to be a male model, the reality is harsh. He's a high class prostitute and has been since his pimp (Catherine) rescued him from the streets some ten years ago. She groomed him, taught him everything he knows and even while he hates his lifestyle, he feels nothing but gratitude towards her.
As Ryan and Sara draw closer and the boundary between friends and almost-lovers becomes blurred, Ryan has to tell her the truth. He can't bear the thought of sleeping with her, without her knowing. She is hurt and angered by his lies, but comes to terms with just staying friends, but it's not enough for Ryan. For the first time in his adult life, he's falling in love and desperately wants a different life - one with Sara.
This novel takes you through a cascade of emotions. Gritty and sordid in parts, Ryan's working life is not glamorised, but serves as a counterpoint to his quieter - happier - times with Sara. My stomach churned for him several times, and I longed for them to find their happy ending.
When Sara Diamond's publisher drops the moderately successful series that she's written she's forced to downsize if she wants to continue writing full-time. She moves into an apartment in a slightly shabby building in San Francisco, but there's nothing at all shabby about her new neighbor, a very good looking young man named Ryan. Ryan and Sara strike up a friendship, each doing their best to ignore the frisson of attraction that ignites between them. Sara is plagued by insecurity Is she too old for Ryan? Not attractive enough? And while Ryan has told Sara that he's a model, he is in fact an upscale prostitute who services female clients. He can't enter into a relationship with Sara without telling her the truth, but what will she think of him when she finds out?
Wow - so refreshing to read a straight-up contemporary romance with an edgier feel and characters that don't fall into the "Barbie & Ken" category. Ryan's story - how he evolved from a street kid turning tricks for food money into a polished "escort" - felt realistic. The way he detaches himself from his professional persona, how he differentiates between making love and performing his "job"...his character was well thought out. I felt like I had a real understanding of where he was in his life when he met Sara, and how he felt trapped in his lifestyle.
Now Sara's character was less complex, but still for the most part relatable. She's in her mid-thirties, her career is uncertain and she has these niggling doubts about her own attractiveness, at least where it concerns Ryan. Where I felt the story stumbled a bit was how Sara reacted to Ryan's "secret" and how she decides to go about getting him to give up "the life". I don't want to post any spoilers, but there is one scene where she threatens to do something so patently ridiculous and out of character that I almost laughed out loud.
Great characterization, a compelling plot, good dialog - this was sooo close to being a 5 star read for me, then it took a detour and became an issue laden romance. Coming out, the exploitation of runaway teens - you name it and it got thrown into the mix and then all resolved in a far too pat, too gooey sweet manner. Still, this was by far one of the better romances I've read recently and I would highly recommend it.
Strong sexual language and content.
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