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    Off Stroke: How Paddling Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #2
    Off Limits: How a Friend Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #3
    Off Leash: How a dog saved my life: Nitty Gritty series, #1
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    Nitty Gritty series

    By Renee Pace

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    About this series

    Jennifer’s secret is big but she loves Charlie enough to know ending their teenage relationship will set him free and enable him to join the Army. When Charlie discovers the truth it’s up to him to convince Jen their young love was meant to be.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRenee Field
    Release dateMay 1, 2005
    Off Stroke: How Paddling Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #2
    Off Limits: How a Friend Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #3
    Off Leash: How a dog saved my life: Nitty Gritty series, #1

    Titles in the series (4)

    • 1

      Off Leash: How a dog saved my life: Nitty Gritty series, #1
      Off Leash: How a dog saved my life: Nitty Gritty series, #1

      Off Leash: How a dog saved my life: Nitty Gritty series, #1

      Renee Pace
      4/5 - 1 rating
      4/5 - 1 rating

      The chips are down for Jay Walker. Life was throwing curve balls at him long before he hit his teen years but now things are piling up. His mother is out of control and the one person who he loves with all his heart, his sister, is sick. Desperate for money to keep his family together, Jay takes a dog walking job, never suspecting how quickly this one act will change his life. Ollie's life lately has become the cage. At first when another dog walker enters his life, Ollie lets him know who's boss; after all, another teen walking him doesn't mean anything. The last thing Ollie expects is to develop a fierce protectiveness toward Jay. There's something about the young boy which resonates and touches Ollie. When Jay takes Ollie home, he meets the little sister, who is ill and sees another side to the silent teen. Ollie quickly understands his mission in life – his role is to protect Jay at all costs. As two unlikely strangers, a dog and a young teen, develop their friendship more obstacles get thrown into their path. Ollie will step into the role of guard dog to rescue Jay while Jay struggles to keep the people he loves safe. Funny how the person you end up counting on and willing to place your life on the line for isn't at all who you expect. This is a poignant story about a young boy entering turbulent teenage years who discovers when every other person lets you down, a dog's love can keep you going.

      The chips are down for Jay Walker. Life was throwing curve balls at him long before he hit his teen years but now things are piling up. His mother is out of control and the one person who he loves with all his heart, his sister, is sick. Desperate for money to keep his family together, Jay takes a dog walking job, never suspecting how quickly this one act will change his life. Ollie's life lately has become the cage. At first when another dog walker enters his life, Ollie lets him know who's boss; after all, another teen walking him doesn't mean anything. The last thing Ollie expects is to develop a fierce protectiveness toward Jay. There's something about the young boy which resonates and touches Ollie. When Jay takes Ollie home, he meets the little sister, who is ill and sees another side to the silent teen. Ollie quickly understands his mission in life – his role is to protect Jay at all costs. As two unlikely strangers, a dog and a young teen, develop their friendship more obstacles get thrown into their path. Ollie will step into the role of guard dog to rescue Jay while Jay struggles to keep the people he loves safe. Funny how the person you end up counting on and willing to place your life on the line for isn't at all who you expect. This is a poignant story about a young boy entering turbulent teenage years who discovers when every other person lets you down, a dog's love can keep you going.

    • 2

      Off Stroke: How Paddling Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #2
      Off Stroke: How Paddling Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #2

      Off Stroke: How Paddling Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #2

      Renee Pace
      4/5 - 1 rating
      4/5 - 1 rating

      The hard knocks of life keep piling up for Eje. Born into a country on the brink of civil war, he knows the real meaning of survival. After a decade living in Canada, things aren't getting any easier but if he can keep his head down for his last year of high school he thinks there might be an out for him from his poverty-stricken neighborhood. Too bad fate likes to throw fastballs at Eje and he's forced into an afterschool paddling program. The Aquatic club is filled with white kids, who like to run for fun and paddle for performance. Eje has talent but liking paddling doesn't mean much when you're another kid from the projects.   Shannon used to live to paddle. After a drunk driver crashed into the car holding her and her mother, life has been anything but normal. Re-learning how to kayak isn't fun, and trying to find out where she stands with her once BFF's at the club reinforces how much has changed. Before the accident she'd never give a newbie paddler the time of day, but the minute she meets Eje all that changes. Unlike the guys at the club Eje's mysterious without trying.   When ultimatums threaten to end the afterschool paddle program and secrets get revealed will Eje and Shannon forget their friendship for the good of others or trust each other to do right? Two teens with little in common tackle prejudice and stereotypes to risk it all to help each other.

      The hard knocks of life keep piling up for Eje. Born into a country on the brink of civil war, he knows the real meaning of survival. After a decade living in Canada, things aren't getting any easier but if he can keep his head down for his last year of high school he thinks there might be an out for him from his poverty-stricken neighborhood. Too bad fate likes to throw fastballs at Eje and he's forced into an afterschool paddling program. The Aquatic club is filled with white kids, who like to run for fun and paddle for performance. Eje has talent but liking paddling doesn't mean much when you're another kid from the projects.   Shannon used to live to paddle. After a drunk driver crashed into the car holding her and her mother, life has been anything but normal. Re-learning how to kayak isn't fun, and trying to find out where she stands with her once BFF's at the club reinforces how much has changed. Before the accident she'd never give a newbie paddler the time of day, but the minute she meets Eje all that changes. Unlike the guys at the club Eje's mysterious without trying.   When ultimatums threaten to end the afterschool paddle program and secrets get revealed will Eje and Shannon forget their friendship for the good of others or trust each other to do right? Two teens with little in common tackle prejudice and stereotypes to risk it all to help each other.

    • 3

      Off Limits: How a Friend Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #3
      Off Limits: How a Friend Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #3

      Off Limits: How a Friend Saved My Life: Nitty Gritty series, #3

      Renee Pace
      4/5 - 1 rating
      4/5 - 1 rating

      Lindsay looks and acts like the perfect fifteen year-old, but she's hiding a dirty little secret that no amount of fashionista coverings can make better. Telling her mother her step-father is molesting her is not an option. Trying to kill herself again haunts her more than the scars on her wrists, and pretending to be perfect at school might very well drive her over the edge.   Megan knows all about lying. It's been part of her life ever since she realized the only way to escape her poverty-stricken neighborhood was to work hard, keep her mouth shut and wear a mask no one can penetrate. All that changes when Lindsay befriends her.   Can two girls who have little in common discover the value of a real friendship or will the secrets they dare not speak destroy them both?

      Lindsay looks and acts like the perfect fifteen year-old, but she's hiding a dirty little secret that no amount of fashionista coverings can make better. Telling her mother her step-father is molesting her is not an option. Trying to kill herself again haunts her more than the scars on her wrists, and pretending to be perfect at school might very well drive her over the edge.   Megan knows all about lying. It's been part of her life ever since she realized the only way to escape her poverty-stricken neighborhood was to work hard, keep her mouth shut and wear a mask no one can penetrate. All that changes when Lindsay befriends her.   Can two girls who have little in common discover the value of a real friendship or will the secrets they dare not speak destroy them both?

    • 4

      Off Balance: Nitty Gritty series, #4
      Off Balance: Nitty Gritty series, #4

      Off Balance: Nitty Gritty series, #4

      Renee Pace
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      Jennifer’s secret is big but she loves Charlie enough to know ending their teenage relationship will set him free and enable him to join the Army. When Charlie discovers the truth it’s up to him to convince Jen their young love was meant to be.

      Jennifer’s secret is big but she loves Charlie enough to know ending their teenage relationship will set him free and enable him to join the Army. When Charlie discovers the truth it’s up to him to convince Jen their young love was meant to be.

    Author

    Renee Pace

    Renee loves to write a variety of genres. She writes romance for HQN Spice Briefs, sensual paranormal romance as an Indie author and women's fiction.  Field also writes nitty gritty young adult and paranormal young adult romance novels under the pen name Renee Pace (www.reneepace.com). Renee calls Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada home and loves her view of the Atlantic Ocean. She is a member of her local Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada and Women in Film and Television - Atlantic. She juggles work, four children and is a firm believer in soul-mates and the power of the sea. Renee loves to hear from fans. She can be reached through Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ReneeFieldRomanceAuthor  Email: reneefieldauthor@gmail.com  

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