Discover new selections
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$0.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Amy K. McClung
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

For the Love of Gracie (The Southern Devotion Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Amy K. McClung (Author), BookSmith Design (Illustrator), Hot Tree Editing (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

Gracie Walker is tired of the endless cycle of heartbreak and disappointment in her love life. She's determined to focus on college, clubbing, and her friends, but fate has other plans.

In "For the Love of Gracie," join Gracie as she navigates a web of relationships that threaten to bring her nothing but pain. As she struggles to decide who to trust, Gracie discovers that the man of her dreams may be closer than she thinks.

But when she finally finds love, Gracie must confront her fears and insecurities to keep it. Will she be able to overcome the obstacles in her path, or will she succumb to the doubts that plague her?

This heartwarming and inspiring story of love, perseverance, and self-discovery will take you on a journey you won't soon forget. As Gracie learns to prioritize her own well-being and happiness, she shows us all that it's never too late to find the love we deserve.

Don't miss out on "For the Love of Gracie," a captivating and uplifting tale that will leave you cheering for the power of love.

Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 1 of 4
    The Southern Devotion
  2. Print length
    343 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 8, 2016
  5. File size
    2.8 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 4 books in this series.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HWU81QK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hot Tree Publishing; 2nd edition (July 8, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 343 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Amy K. McClung

Amy K. McClung

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Amy K. McClung was born in Nashville, TN. She is the second oldest of four girls and occasionally suffers from middle child syndrome. She met the love of her life online in August of 2004, on his birthday of all days, and married him in September 2005. Currently they have no human children only the room full of colourful robots that transform into vehicles and the large headed Pop Funko’s who represent their favourite characters. Collecting movies, shotglasses, Pop Funkos, and dust bunnies are some of her favourite pastimes. She began writing in September of 2011 and independently published her first YA novel called Cascades of Moonlight, Book one of the Parker Harris Series the following May. Her first book was a means of therapy for her as it enabled her to escape reality for a while during a difficult transition in her life.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
35 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers enjoy the book's wonderful friendships and find it heartwarming, with one describing it as a sweet new adult story.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

3 customers mention "Friendship"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendships portrayed in the book, with one mentioning how the characters are dedicated to one another.

"...Every character was unique, but their friendship was close knit. I loved how they all meshed together despite their differences...." Read more

"...everything they went thru, they remained strong and dedicated to one another...." Read more

"...What great characters, what wonderful friendships, what different relationships -- between friends and personally -- and what a special and diverse..." Read more

3 customers mention "Heartwarming"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one describing it as a cute new adult story.

"...They are the type of friends you want in your life. This book has sweet and fun moments but it also has a crazy stalker who will stop at nothing..." Read more

"Overall, it’s a cute new adult that tackles some adult situations. Ashton is smooth, and definitely one that you want to take home to mom...." Read more

"...Amy McClung has written a heartwarming and heartrending novel...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Gen Condon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved! Loved! Loved!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    I adored this book! I was laughing out loud at practically everything Cameron said.
    While I did laugh, I also yelled at my kindle on multiple occasions. I love a book that elicits every emotion from me!
    Every character was unique, but their friendship was close knit. I loved how they all meshed together despite their differences.

    This was my first read by Amy and it won't be my last. I can't wait for the 2nd book!
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Amy Crull
    4.0 out of 5 stars You will want a southern gentleman after this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    I absolutely loved this book! Gracie, Ashton and especially Cameron made me want to be apart of this gang. I'd love to have friends like this. They bring a level of closeness and family. Oh and they always have so much fun together, which includes having each other backs when something bad happens.
    Gracie hasn't had the best track record with guys. She usually picks out the jerks and when she meets Ashton, she decides to do it differently. Since she has someone, they become friends. Being with Ashton makes her realize that her life isn't going as planned. She's determined to change that but just as soon as she's happy, trouble happens in form a stalker. This guy was piece of work for sure. Throughout everything they went thru, they remained strong and dedicated to one another. I absolutely loved Ashton, he was hurting and with Gracie, he was able to heal and move one. This book really is about healing from the past and finding love with some sexy southern gentleman. While I loved Gracie and Ashton, I loved Cameron(the drama queen) and Gavin, Derrick, Angel and Mary Jane. They are the type of friends you want in your life. This book has sweet and fun moments but it also has a crazy stalker who will stop at nothing to get the girl he loves back. I really enjoyed this book!
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Babs0214 aka Barb Ingram
    5.0 out of 5 stars *****5 Gracie-Bug Stars*****
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016
    *****
    Though the journey had been a long one with many curves and complications, it was worth the ride.
    *****

    For the Love of Gracie is one of those stories that will stay with me for a long time. There is so many great aspects to this book it will be difficult to give it what it really deserves.

    Gracie is your typical college girl, has a close-knit circle of friends, dates douche-bags, and her best friend, Cameron, is gay. Her current boyfriend mistake is Hudson, a sexy hunk who romances and wows her. The sex is hot and he seems really into her. Then Cameron introduces her to Ashton and the sparks fly between them! But Gracie thinks Ashton is gay and would never be attracted to her. There are so many “signs” that Ashton is gay that Gracie is devastated. Gracie and Ashton spend so much time together they become close friends. It is all she can do to not give into her sexual fantasies for him.

    *****
    The image that flashed in my head was of Ash ripping my corset open, lifting me onto the pool table and giving me some horizontal refreshment.
    *****

    Plus, Hudson is still clinging to her closely and she doesn't want to be alone so she puts up with his occasional temper tantrums and aggressiveness.

    I fell madly in love with Cameron, Gracie's gay friend! He was so devoted to her and hilariously funny and sweet.

    *****
    Sculpt it, brush it, trim it, shave it, hell, tattoo a lawn mower on it and die it green with a sign that says 'Keep off the grass,' just don't tell me about it.
    *****

    As her friendship with Ashton becomes stronger, her feelings for Hudson are quickly fading. He displays more instances of rage and violence, but is quick with his apologies. Gracie has enough and tries to break it off, but Hudson loses it and violates her in the worst way. *****TRIGGER*****

    This is where the book really opened up for me. Hudson is obsessed, wants her back and uses her friends against her. Gracie is traumatized, but Ashton is right there for her.

    When Gracie finally realizes that Ashton is not gay and that he has been patiently waiting for her to get over Hudson, nothing can stop the intense chemistry between them!

    INTRIGUED?

    So what happens to Gracie and Ashton? Does Cameron find love also? What happens to Hudson?

    A rollercoaster of events takes the reader on a wild ride of angst, attempted murder, love, and maybe a HEA?

    *****
    "Sometimes happiness is staring us right in the face and we don't even know it.”
    *****

    1-click this wonderfully written, romantic, steamy story of Gracie, Ashton and Cameron. Prepare yourself for a wild ride!

    ARC provided in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Barb from Alpha Book Club
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • TLT
    4.0 out of 5 stars Read in a single night because I couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Overall, it’s a cute new adult that tackles some adult situations.

    Ashton is smooth, and definitely one that you want to take home to mom. Sometimes he seemed a little too good to be true, but, I guess that’s why it’s called fiction, right? And he is Prince Charming on a Harley—and we all know Prince Charming is too good to be true. Even still, I just wanted to eat him and his awesome gift-giving skills up.

    Just like Ashton may have been a bit too good to be true, best friend Cameron is a bit over-the-top and almost reads as a caricature. That said, Cameron is funny as hell and provides a lot of much-needed levity in a read that can be insanely heavy at times.

    Don’t let my nit-picking at characters stop you from picking this one up though. It had several laugh-out-loud lines and a few more melt-in-a-puddle-and-never-recover moments as well.

    And I really, really want the heels with the cherry straps.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • cascas
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2017
    I liked the supporting characters and Ashton but I had a hard time relating with Gracie. I would consider this book VERY NA based on Gracie’s maturity level. However I have now read the second and third book in this series and I’ve enjoyed the main characters much more. I do recommend the other books in this series.
    Helpful
     Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report