By the Grace of God

Keshia Dawn has done an awesome job with this novel! I was so enthralled in the book that when it ended, I craved more! I do hope the author will follow with a sequel. In this novel, Dawn explores HIV and what can happen when it happens to you or those you love. However, the book explores much more than the disease, including lost love, new love, real love, genuine love, and most importantly God's love. From the beginning to the end, the novel teased you just enough to keep turning those pages, but didn't take forever (like some novels do) to reveal what you really wanted to know! I thoroughly enjoyed reading By the Grace of God and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to read a real page-turner! Great novel for sure! Fon James Author of Back and Forth, a novel

This was a great book! It showed true forgiveness and what the power of God can do if you will allow him to work through you. Many people would really struggle with forgiving others who deceive them. This was a easy read with a lot of twists and turns that made the book one you could not put down.

For this moment in her life, Gracie Gregory can envision her dreams coming to fruition. She has all the key ingredients: living in an upscale neighborhood, owning a prosperous fitness center, and being engaged to a generous and loving man named Dillion. Her attention is on their upcoming marriage, and she is anxiously anticipating the time they will start their family. Gracie feels these two additions will make her life complete.But, every so often, life does not follow a positive path, and the unexpected occurs. Unfortunately for Gracie, her seemingly perfect life begins to unravel. She and her fiancé begin having major problems. Then, one day out of the blue, Dillion moves out of their apartment, and severs all contact with her. Gracie is devastated by the break up and she turns to her friends and family for support. It takes a major effort on her part, but Gracie begins to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. After a little investigation, she learns that Dillion has dropped completely out of sight and he is harboring a terrible secret. There are issues with a life threatening disease that could have devastating effects on those close to him.BY THE GRACE OF GOD by Keshia Dawn is an emotional story that highlights so many human feelings: love, betrayal and forgiveness. But the strength of this story is the emphasis on faith and trust in God. As the message pulls readers in, they will feel when the characters realize that things can be conquered 'by the grace of God.' This is a heartfelt read.Reviewed by Simone Hawksof The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

This book is a real page turner and has a great twist. When we are faced with trials in our life, this book let's us know that "By the grace of God" we will be able to make it. If Gracie was able to make it through this VERY difficult time in her life, I know I can make it through the small things that I face!! Thanks Keshia for such an inspiring novel.

Keshia Dawn's first attempt in the literary world is simply wonderful. This prolific writer took a subject that many of us never think about, or feel will never show it's face within the realms of our world, and weaved it into a heartfelt story that made me feel compassion for all of the characters involved. I read By the Grace of God in two hours. I didn't have to, but I just didn't want to put it down. This novel drew me into the pages, and when I read the final word on the last page, although I wanted more, I felt more than satisfied. If I had a choice between eating or reading, I'd choose By the Grace of God. This novel will give you an abundance for your mind, body, and soul.