Grace Restored Series by C.J. Peterson

Winter's Verdict is the second book in the Grace Restored Series. After graduation from high school in the small Oklahoma town of West Springs, Katie MacKenna decided to start her life over in Cleveland, Ohio. Taking into account her roommate and closest friend over the last couple of years in college, Jillian Shaw, was murdered by a serial rapist on campus just before break, Katie chose to stay on the nearly deserted campus instead of returning home to her abusive father... moreWinter's Verdict is the second book in the Grace Restored Series. After graduation from high school in the small Oklahoma town of West Springs, Katie MacKenna decided to start her life over in Cleveland, Ohio. Taking into account her roommate and closest friend over the last couple of years in college, Jillian Shaw, was murdered by a serial rapist on campus just before break, Katie chose to stay on the nearly deserted campus instead of returning home to her abusive father. During break, she is approached with an opportunity that may affect her aspirations to be an FBI agent. In the meantime, she also builds a friendship with Giovanni, the mafia leader's son. Things around her are confusing at best. Can she trust what is right before her when everything is not as it seems? Will her heart experience a winter thaw or will she forever be known as the Ice Queen?John 3:19-2119 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. less

Summer Secrets is the fourth book in the Grace Restored Series, which follows the life of Katie MacKenna. Struggling after a tumultuous year of loss and being targeted by an unknown person who calls himself ‘The Hunter,’ Nick decided she needed a break and took her to his home in Australia. Katie was hoping to leave Joey Rossi and Cristian Gombeda behind for some rest and relaxation, but things are far from relaxing in Australia... moreSummer Secrets is the fourth book in the Grace Restored Series, which follows the life of Katie MacKenna. Struggling after a tumultuous year of loss and being targeted by an unknown person who calls himself ‘The Hunter,’ Nick decided she needed a break and took her to his home in Australia. Katie was hoping to leave Joey Rossi and Cristian Gombeda behind for some rest and relaxation, but things are far from relaxing in Australia. She thought she knew Nick, but upon their arrival she learns about his identical twin brother, Nate, who she had no idea even existed. How many more secrets are contained within Australia’s borders? Is Nick really who she thinks he is? What else will she discover during this season? What has become of the situation regarding Joey Rossi and Cristian Gombeda? less

Forever Fall, is the final installment of the Grace Restored Series. The direction of Katie MacKenna's life has made a drastic change. In order to escape the heavy hands of Lucca and Joey Rossi, Nick came up with a plan to fake their deaths. With Nick and Katie's identity changed, it allows them to start over with a new life in Australia... moreForever Fall, is the final installment of the Grace Restored Series. The direction of Katie MacKenna's life has made a drastic change. In order to escape the heavy hands of Lucca and Joey Rossi, Nick came up with a plan to fake their deaths. With Nick and Katie's identity changed, it allows them to start over with a new life in Australia. Getting married upon their arrival, they plan on living life to the fullest as husband and wife, but have all loose ends been tied? Did Lucca and Joey believe the reports? What about Nate, Nick's twin brother? If he shows up, he could expose them, therefore putting Nick and Katie in danger again. And then there's Dominic Cook. In a memorial to Katie, he gets on a plane to Australia using the photos Katie posted from her first Australia trip to plan his travels. Does he find more than he bargained for once in Cairns? Will Nick and Katie ever be able to get their happily ever after?Daniel 2:20-22: 20 "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. 21 He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. less