Great story. Not what I thought the book was going to be about. Had a good time reading it though. If you enjoy love stories that pull at your heat strings then this story is for you. Highly entertaining. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

Great story. Shocked me initially, not what I thought where the book was going. But I really enjoyed reading it

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild, a very imaginative, suspenseful debut novel read like watching a movie as the plot unfolds with its vivid descriptions and short sentences. I appreciated the use of different fonts as the back story unfolded, making it easy to follow as it jumped back and forth from present to past. I felt like I was privy to private, intimate, everyday family life and I felt sympathy for most of the characters. I could not put this novel down as I watched the proverbial run-away train gaining momentum, going faster and faster, heading for a crash.
Rothschild skillfully dove-tails details, fitting the plot together like jigsaw puzzle pieces, along with humor sprinkled in. Finding Grace is reflective with examples of parenting, the importance of being present, being truthful, and cherishing each moment. Finding Grace would make for an excellent book group discussion!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

I loved the beginning of this book, but I was disappointed as the story line continued. A mother and her young daughter are tragically killed in an explosion at Christmas in Paris. How does the husband/father go on? In the past, the couple had struggled with infertility and were working with a surrogate. In the aftermath of this horrible tradegy, the father learns that the surrogate is pregnant. Years later, raising his son, he learns the identity of the surrogate. This is where I started to have trouble with this story. The reader hears both from him and his deceased wife; I got confused , I thought that the story became disjointed? I did finish it ; however, I will not be recommending it

This storyline is very different from the books I usually gravitate towards. The plot explores themes of profound loss, resilience, and the power of new beginnings. While I didn't completely connect with the characters, that does not diminish the author's skill in creating figures that possess depth and authenticity. The narration was quite unique; that’s about all I can say without revealing the opening hook of the book. It was certainly an impactful read, and although the depiction of grief felt raw and genuine, I found some parts a bit redundant, whiny, and immature.

Part of me wants to suggest skipping this book, but just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean it's a bad book. For its genre, I would say this book checks all the boxes. If you’re looking for a story that will tug at your heartstrings and evoke deep emotions, look no further. "Finding Grace" is a deeply moving narrative that lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the final page.

However, if general fiction isn't your forte and you prefer sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or thrillers, then this may not be the right choice for you. Overall, it is a poignant and well-written story that offers significant emotional depth. 3.5 stars.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press, for providing me with this ARC. The expected publication date is June 10, 2025.

As always, all thoughts are my own. ✨

Touches the heart. If you love love and love stories this book is for you. It drew me into the story and into the characters. The premise of how they meet is very interesting and fantastic start. The beginning happened so fast it shocked me. I adored this book..

Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an early release of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild due to be published June 10, 2025.
Honor seems to have everything: she adores her bright and beautiful daughter, Chloe, and her charming, handsome husband, Tom, even if he works one hundred hours a week. Yet Honor longs for another baby. Years later, Tom decides that no one could have seen. Was it the right one?

I loved this book! It had lots of secrets unrevealed that caused problems. I wondered what I would have done in the same situation. One never knows what you would do in the same situation. It was a fabulous debut book, and I am looking forward to reading more from this author!
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What a wonderful surprise this book is! I typically ignore NetGalley gimmes, but something compelled me to give this a chance, and I'm so glad I did. Immerse yourself in this tale of grief, love, regret, and redemption. Bravo to Loretta Rothschild!

Tom and Honor spend every Christmas at the Ritz in Paris, with their little daughter, Chloe. But this year, Honor is obsessed with having another child via surrogate, and is desperate to find out if their surrogate is indeed pregnant. She and Tom quarrel. He argues that she is ignoring the child in front of her in favor of one that might never come to be. Honor tells Tom to go fuck himself and leaves him in the hotel room, whilst she and Chloe go downstairs...
I hated the beginning of this book, but I kept reading, and I'm glad I did. The book explores themes of forgiveness, ethics and consequences. It's beautifully written and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. This is the author's debut novel and I very much look forward to reading her future work. Highly, highly recommended.

My thanks to NetGalley for giving me an advanced copy in return for an unbiased review.

I found the dilemma that created the heart of the story extremely engaging. It caused a lot of personal introspection about what I would have done had I come across the letter addressed to Grace. It also made me wonder if triumph after tragedy overrules honesty. Without experiencing this level of tragedy, it is easy to take the high moral ground, but Tom was nearly at an emotional nadir and brought him back to life.

I wanted to see a stronger bond between the egg donor and the child, but again, I am looking through my lens. Grace did not set out on the donation journey with the intention of raising a child.

Overall, I love a book that causes me to think and wonder what choices I would make in the same situation. I also love a complicated, but real romance. I felt that in this writing.

The premise was great! The beginning of the book was shocking and a fantastic first chapter!. The book went downhill from there, and the last chapters were good.
There were a lot of details throughout that could have been omitted and more details added to the ending.
I found myself skipping through a lot.
Overall an OK book.

Spoiler Alert.Finding Grace is going to be on the top of the list of my favorites for 2024. I loved the plot and loved all the characters except the sneaky villain. The first chapter came as a surprise and I didn’t know what to expect but I liked the way we hear Honor’s input throughput the book. The ending was perfect and I was sad for the book to end even though I couldn’t wait to see how it was going to end. I have already recommended this book to friends and told them they have a long wait. Thanks Net Galley letting me know about this book.

An absolute gem of a novel from talented debut author Loretta Rothschild! Full of suspense, love, trust, the consequences of lies (even those pesky lies of omission),heartbreaks and heart aches, and devastating twists that keep you reading far too late into the night. The cliffhanger at the end of the first chapter was totally unexpected and truly sets up the rest of the book. It's a powerful work from a debut author which sets the bar high for future books which I cannot wait to read.

To tell you more about the story line would be difficult without numerous spoilers, which I refuse to do. It's that good.

Honor and Tom have a six year old daughter and every Christmas they spend a week at the Ritz in Paris. Honor, a successful children’s book author, is obsessed with having a second child. They’ve finally chosen a donor egg and a surrogate. But while awaiting the news a terrible tragedy occurs, leaving Tom to raise an infant son. Through a clerical error, Tom discovers the identity of the egg donor. Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this 48 hr ARC.

A stunning and twisty novel that kept me up far too late. Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild is the first book I've read by this author and will not be the last. Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

This reminded me so much of a Jodi Picolt book! Took me a minute to get used to the narrator but once I did, I couldn't stop reading.

A heartwarming story of how the best of intentions can unravel. I loved the characters so much in this book. My heart ached for them all as they struggled to find their way to the truth. This is also the first book I have ever read where a mother-in-law plays the hero!

This book held my attention from start to finish. I read it in two days, because I just had to know how it ended. I loved the characters, and the writing was beautiful. It was a bit strange to have a dead person as the narrator. I was actually quite confused until I realized that was that was what was happening. I kept going back a few pages trying to make sense of it There is not a lot I can say about the plot without spoilers. This book held my attention, because of the legal and ethical issues. I kept thinking that I just couldn’t believe the situation. Who would do this? It kept escalating until it came to a head, and I was completely floored when that happened. The ending was nice. Again, I can’t really say more about that. Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC and to provide an honest review. It’s a great read!

It’s hard to believe this is a debut novel! So beautifully written with a rollercoaster plot of twists and turns that kept it exciting and a real page turner. Excellent character development and such a unique premise, I have a feeling this will be a much talked about release. Thanks so much for allowing me to read early!

WOW For a debut book, this was an unbelievable read. No spoilers but the book is narrated by a dead person. Tom, Honor and their daughter Chloe are in Paris where her mother lives. They have a beautiful little girl but Honor wants another child but cannot have one. She researches for a donor egg so she would look like her. In the first chapter Honor and her daughter are killed by a suicide bomber. From there Tom is so distraught but then the surrogate calls to say she is pregnant. The book jumps to 4 years later. Tom is now widowed with a darling son Henry. That is all I am going to say. This was a heart wrenching book and a wonderful book for this debut author. I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC I received for an honest review. This is a must read book, not to be missed.