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Tracing Hearts Kindle Edition

by Kate Squires (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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Paired together as childhood pen pals, Sebastian Vaughn and Julia Bessette grow up writing back and forth. Even though they live worlds apart, their lives intersect in ways that no one could ever imagine.
As young adults, their paths initially cross, when a concerned Sebastian pays heartbroken Julia a surprise visit. The two spend only a few short days together, but the spark is undeniable. However, tragedy comes in all forms, and soon they're separated.
Fast forward a few years, and fate finds Army Captain Vaughn in a dangerous situation, where he’s forced to go into hiding. Out of desperation and a primal need to be near her, he unintentionally drags Julia into his treacherous world. Feeling responsible, he vows to protect her above all else, but will the cost be too high?
Meanwhile, Julia willingly goes on the run with Sebastian, sacrificing her way of life, and her safety, for the man she hopes is the one. She worries about his rejection, but more so than that, she worries about never again feeling the way she feels when she’s with him.
Can the couple make it out alive? Can they find each other in the process, or will it all be too much to bear?
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    November 30, 2015
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Kate Squires was born and raised in Ohio where she still resides with her husband and children. She has always loved writing but never, ever thought her life would lead to sitting in front of her laptop for hours on end creating stories other people would read some day. As a child she hated reading until a certain trilogy turned that all around for her. Now she can't get her hands on enough books. Kate has dabbled in all sorts of odd jobs ranging from dog groomer to dance instructor and even a chicken farmer, but her true passion is creating characters out of thin air and making them do her bidding. Her published works so far are That Kiss, That Promise, I Will Catch You, and Tracing Hearts. Visit her website for more information about her books and upcoming events. www.KateSquiresAuthor.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017RUCBZM
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 858 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1518707408
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Kate Squires was born and raised in Ohio where she still resides with her husband and children. She has always loved writing, but never, ever thought her life would lead to sitting in front of her laptop for hours on end creating stories other people would read some day. Kate has dabbled in all sorts of odd jobs ranging from dog groomer to dance instructor and even a chicken farmer, but her true passion is creating characters out of thin air and making them do her bidding.

Currently, her list of published works are, That Kiss, That Promise, I Will Catch You, Tracing Hearts, When Love Breaks, When Love Walks, and On the Edge of Regret!

Visit her website for more information about her books and upcoming events. www.KateSquiresAuthor.com

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Angelica
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2016
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This story kept me up late at night, distracted and reading at work, and going from a heart melting moment to complete tears. I felt I was inside the story living inside the book. The author writes in such a way, that you feel all the emotions along with the characters. This book was so hard to put down!! Kate Squires has really helped me go from a person who never picks up a book, to someone who now can't put them down. Great read!
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Michelle
4.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015
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3.5-4 stars. I love plots with characters who meet as pen pals. Sebastian and Julia are matched up as pen pals when they are 12 years old for school. From there, they become friends whose correspondence to each other is the most important friendship they have with one another. Sebastian is located in Germany with his family because his dad is in the military, living on an army base while Julia lives in the United States. At age 18, Sebastian and Julia meet face to face during a tragic time and despite the situation, they have an an even stronger draw to each other in person. But that visit ends abruptly with Sebastian joining the military afterwards and no more communication between them for another 6 years.

I was intrigued by their friendship. It was obvious they knew so much about each other and valued their relationship. When Sebastian pops back up in Julia's life, it's under less than ideal circumstances. He pulls her into his incognito world that is endangering to both of them, yet Sebastian can't help but have someone close to him around. Sebastian is a great guy, very gentlemanly, loyal, protective and caring. He's also brave and compassionate. Julia herself is very trusting, loving, friendly and warm.

Even though I liked both of the main characters, I still felt like the story lacked a little bit of something. It's not particularly steamy, but it's obvious how Sebastian and Julia feel about each other right from the beginning. The plot was good and well-paced overall.
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Mindy Knadler
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015
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Wow this book is AMAZING.
It has it all love, hate, twists and turns, drama. Once I started it I didn't want to stop but some parts of it are so emotional I had to put the book down but that didn't help me either because I couldn't stop thinking about what the characters in the book were going threw. This book had me gripped from the beginning to the end. The emotions just leap of the pages. I couldn't help but feel the emotions that the characters felt.
I wish I could give this book more then 5 stars. I have to say I think I found my new book boyfriend in this one.
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April Vangorder
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016
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Kate Squires is such a great author! Tracing hearts was a very interesting book. It had me laughing and also had me on the verge of tears. I loved everything about it. I'd recommend this book, along with her other books, to anyone who likes(loves) to read. I have to say this is her best one yet! Fantastic job Kate Squires!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great storyline !!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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I really enjoyed Tracing Heart! Such a great read! I love following Kate Squires & all her books. Looking forward to the next one!
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Stephanie
4.0 out of 5 stars Finding true love isn’t always easy.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018
Such a touching story of true love and finding your way through life.
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MaryLou Hoffman
5.0 out of 5 stars FLAT OUT LOVED THIS STORY!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2015
This is a stand-alone romance / not part of a series.

This was quite a bit different from my usual reading – mostly because the bedroom scenes were “fade to black.” Let’s face it, I love so-called mommy-porn, but I found that the fade to black did not detract from the story. In fact, because of the relationship that Julia and Sebastian have, it’s much more appropriate to leave it a little more on the innocent side. Now before you get worried – they were adults, but they had started out as childhood pen pals.

I loved this story – flat out loved it! Friendship that turns into love is only part of the story. There is naiveté that leads to misunderstands as only a young person can know it. There is intrigue, suspense, a touch of humor, and plenty of emotional tension.

Now, I feel that I should warn you. There will be tears. Especially when Sebastian _____ - and not once, but twice!!! I swear I heard the author cackling evilly. There are also plenty of tender and sweet moments to make the reading worth the tears expended.

I fell in love with all of the characters, main and secondary. They are all well-written, enough that I feel like I’m leaving my friends behind as I close the book.

This is the first book I have read from Kate Squires. I sincerely pray it is not my last.
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Sue O.
5.0 out of 5 stars A sweet love story with quite a few twists
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2018
A sweet love story with quite a few twists. I really enjoyed the push and pull of their childhood friendship and has more than a few tears at a couple of places, was on the edge of my seat with the mystery and intrigue and sighing at the beautiful love these two shared when it would seem impossible to be real. It is sexy without being overt and just a well written story.
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