Cover Reveal For The Trade Paperback Edition of The Trail of Lost Hearts!

  • September 9, 2024

 

Hello, everyone!

Welcome to fall, AKA my favorite season. I hope you’re full of plans for the “ber” months–I know I am! It’s non-stop pumpkin spice, fall candles, and cozy sweaters starting now despite this week’s forecast of summer-like temps (mid-80s. Ugh).

One of my other favorite things is revealing the trade paperback covers for my titles. I will never tire of seeing the modifications to the cover image for the different editions of the book, and the art department at St. Martin’s Press never misses. I am thrilled to reveal the trade paperback cover for The Trail of Lost Hearts! I love the muted watercolor tones and the outdoorsy vibe is so Marshall and Wren! Isn’t it gorgeous?

 

 

Highlights from the spring release of the hardcover edition include receiving the best Publisher’s Weekly review I’ve ever received for one of my titles and being selected by the Pie Lady for one of her beautiful book cover creations. Isn’t it stunning? Her talent is amazing and I am truly honored.

 

 

I was able to meet so many readers during the tour events for The Trail of Lost Hearts. Trust me when I say that nothing brings a smile to an author’s face more than seeing your smiling faces in the crowd. Please accept my heartfelt thanks if you attended one of my signings. I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know!

 

 

Last but not least, if you’re someone who likes owning multiple editions of the same book, or if trade paperbacks are your preferred choice, click HERE for purchase links. Thank you for your continued support!

 

TGG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Trail of Lost Hearts Is Available now!

  • March 26, 2024
The Trail of Lost Hearts is HERE! Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all your support and enthusiasm as I launch another book into the world. I appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. You can purchase your ebook, hardcover, and audiobook by clicking here. 
 
So many readers have included the phrase “This was so much more than a romance novel” in their reviews which has been truly wonderful to hear. The Trail of Lost Hearts is contemporary fiction which means the focus will be on the characters’ journeys, with a strong emphasis on whatever is standing between them and what they need the most. But trust me when I say there’s a slow-burning, swoony romantic storyline running concurrently alongside the character arcs that makes their future together feel EARNED.
 
Chapter 42 might be my favorite thing I’ve ever written. (Please don’t sneak a peek unless you want to run headfirst into a big old spoiler).  
 
If I could ask for one favor to help make this launch day extra memorable, it’s that you simply tell a friend, co-worker, family member, or stranger on the street how much you enjoyed the story, and ask them to check it out. Word of mouth is always the best way to support a book you love.
 
xoxo,
 
TGG

 

 

THE TRAIL OF LOST HEARTS PLAYLIST

  • March 23, 2024

Have you read The Trail of Lost Hearts? Today I’m sharing the playlist for the book. Some of the songs are taken directly from Wren’s playlist that she and Marshall listen to while on their adventure. The playlist loosely follows the order of the plot, so if you’ve already met Wren and Marshall, I’m curious if you can see the narrative unfolding. The songs’ lyrics are not a perfect literal translation, but they certainly capture the theme of what was happening at that point in the book.

You can access the playlist by clicking HERE. Enjoy!

The Trail of Lost Hearts will be released this Tuesday, March 26th. Pre-order your copy HERE!

TGG

  • March 1, 2024

TGIF, everyone! I hope your week has been great. It’s officially my pub month, so I thought I’d share a word cloud comprised of what early reviewers have said about The Trail of Lost Hearts. And I love what they’re saying! I’m so excited for readers to experience Wren and Marshall’s journey.

If you haven’t pre-ordered, I’d sure love it if you did so now. Here is the link. And to everyone who has already pre-ordered, reviewed the book, and recommended it to another reader — please know that I appreciate everything you’re doing to support this book launch!

Have a great weekend!

TGG

Publisher’s Weekly Review of The Trail of Lost Hearts

  • January 5, 2024

Good morning and TGIF!

I’m excited to share the first trade review for The Trail of Lost Hearts. This is, hands down, the best review I have ever received from Publisher’s Weekly, and it’s starting 2024 off on a great note.

I especially love that they used words and phrases like “skillfully tugs on the heartstrings, nuanced tale, and satisfyingly twisty and realistic plot,” because those are the story elements that are most important to me as a writer and a reader.

You can pre-order the book here, and I’m hoping you’ll support the release by purchasing your copy now. It is greatly appreciated!

Have a great weekend, everyone.

TGG

 

 

 

 

Cover Reveal and Pre-order Links for The Trail of Lost Hearts!

  • June 16, 2023

 

Hello, everyone! TGIF!
 
Announcing a new book never gets old, and I’m thrilled to share that my next release, The Trail of Lost Hearts, will be published in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook by St. Martin’s Press and will be available online and in your favorite bookstores on March 26, 2024.
 
New York Times bestselling author Tracey Garvis Graves takes readers on a life-affirming journey where two lost souls find the unexpected courage to love again.
 
Thirty-four-year-old Wren Waters believes that if you pay attention, the universe will send you exactly what you need. But her worldview shatters when the universe delivers two life-altering blows she didn’t see coming, and all she wants to do is put the whole heartbreaking mess behind her. No one is more surprised than Wren when she discovers that geocaching—the outdoor activity of using GPS to look for hidden objects—is the only thing getting her out of bed and out of her head. She decides that a weeklong solo quest geocaching in Oregon is exactly what she needs to take back control of her life.
 

Enter Marshall Hendricks, a psychologist searching for distraction as he struggles with a life-altering blow of his own. Though Wren initially rebuffs Marshall’s attempt at hiker small talk, she’s beyond grateful when he rescues her from a horrifying encounter farther down the trail. In the interest of safety, Marshall suggests partnering up to look for additional caches. Wren’s no longer quite so trusting of the universe—or men in general—but her inner circle might argue that a smart, charismatic psychologist isn’t the worst thing the universe could place in her path.

What begins as a platonic road trip gradually blossoms into something deeper, and the more Wren learns about Marshall, the more she wants to know. Now all she can do is hope that the universe gets it right this time.

One of my favorite early reviews for The Trail of Lost Hearts mentions that the landscape was their favorite supporting character, and I love that so much. I began writing this book in the fall of ’21 and completed my final revisions in the fall of ’22. I’ve mentioned many times on my social media accounts that fall is my favorite season, and describing the fall foliage that Marshall and Wren encountered as they trekked the trails of Oregon made me feel like I was there as I watched the leaves change color from my living room windows. I can’t wait for you to experience it for yourselves. Marshall and Wren are such easy characters to connect with and cheer for.

Pre-orders help authors immensely, and I would appreciate it so much if you purchased your copy today. To pre-order, please click here.

To add The Trail of Lost Hearts to your Goodreads shelf, please click here. And please click here to sign up for my newsletter if you’re not already subscribed. I only send them out when I have news to share, and you can unsubscribe at any time. I will be sending a newsletter next Friday, June 23rd, and 2 subscribers will be randomly chosen to receive a physical ARC of The Trail of Lost Hearts. ARCs will be sent to the winners in July.

As always, thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm! I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know.

Tracey

Heard It in a Love Song Trade Paperback Release Day and New Book News!

  • January 31, 2023

 

Hello, everyone!

Happy 2023! I hope you’re having a wonderful start to the new year. I am happy to announce that today is the trade paperback release of Heard It in a Love Song. Isn’t the cover pretty? I love seeing the modifications to the cover image for the different editions of the book, and St. Martin’s Press always knocks it out of the park. If you’re someone who prefers a trade paperback, today is the day to grab your copy. And if you’d like it signed, you can always send it to me at Tracey Garvis Graves, PO Box 35092, Des Moines, IA 50315. Simply enclose a padded postage-paid mailer with your name and address and I’ll happily sign your book(s) and mail the package back to you. You can pick up the trade paperback at the retailers below:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble 

Books-A-Million 

Indie Bound 

Bookshop

Target

I have more fantastic news! There’s a new Tracey Garvis Graves title heading your way. Book 10 is complete and my publishing team and I are hard at work behind the scenes getting everything ready. Stay tuned for the cover and title reveal as well as pre-order links. I cannot wait for you all to meet Wren and Marshall. More details to come, but for now, I’ll leave you with this: Romantic Dramedy. I think you’re really going to love it.

So many of you have written to tell me that you absolutely loved the character of Janice from The Girl He Used to Know. As I’ve mentioned online a few times, the character was named after my own close friend, Janice. Then, in Heard It in a Love Song, I featured a four-legged character named Norton who was adopted by Josh (and later cared for and taken on walks by Layla). In a further example of art imitating life, Norton is the (real) Janice’s (real) dog. Isn’t he a majestic-looking fella? He is also a very good boy. I obviously got a big kick out of this and hope it puts a smile on your face too. 🙂 

Lastly, thank you for all of the heartfelt messages I’ve received telling me about your own friends-to-lovers journey or how you found your true soulmate the second time around. I’ve loved hearing all about it. I deeply appreciate all the support you’ve shown for Josh and Layla and can’t wait for you to meet Wren and Marshall.

xoxo,

Tracey

 

Heard It in a Love Song Is Available Now!

  • November 9, 2021

 

Hello, everyone!

It’s finally here! Heard It in a Love Song is available TODAY. I want to thank you all for your patience with the supply chain issue. The delay was completely out of our hands, and all we could do is make the best of it. I’m truly thankful that the publication date was only pushed back a week. We are living in unprecedented times.

I’m so excited to share this story with you. Real Simple Magazine chose Heard It in a Love Song as one of their November picks, referring to it as feel-good fiction (and we could all use some of that). Amazon also chose the title for one of their Best Books of the Month for November. Booklist had lots to say – “[Layla and Josh] are appealing, sensible characters who have good banter, and it is especially satisfying to watch Layla’s journey back to her rock-and-roll roots. [A] quiet, romantic novel that delves deeply into how relationships fall apart and how love can blossom again.” And Publisher’s Weekly had this to say, “Graves has a sure hand with depicting the complexity of dating after divorce. This will please readers looking for a realistic spin on taking a second chance at love.” 

To purchase your copy simply click on the retailer of your choice below or pick up the absolutely stunning hardcover at your favorite bookseller.

Amazon

Apple

IndieBound

Books A Million

Bookshop

Walmart

Target

Kobo

Google Play

Libro.fm

Book Depository

Indigo

Barnes & Noble 

Again, thank you so much for your patience. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it!

I hope you <3 Heard It in a Love Song.

Tracey

 

 

REAL SIMPLE TOP PICK!

  • October 13, 2021

Hello, everyone!

I’m honored and thrilled to announce that Real Simple, one of my all-time favorite magazines, has chosen Heard It in a Love Song as one of their November Top Picks (referring to it as feel-good fiction – I totally agree!). I can’t wait to hold the issue in my hands. The book will be released on Tuesday, November 2nd, which is coming up fast. I can’t wait for you all to read it!

 

 

If you’d like to pre-order Heard It in a Love Song, you can click any of the links below.

Amazon

Apple

IndieBound

Books A Million

Bookshop

Walmart

Target

Kobo

Google Play

Libro.fm

Book Depository

Indigo

Barnes & Noble

Elin Hilderbrand Authors Visiting in Des Moines Zoom Event

  • May 28, 2021

 

 

I’m very excited to announce that I will be moderating the Des Moines Public Library Authors Visiting in Des Moines event with Elin Hilderbrand from 7:00-8:15 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 9th. I am a longtime fan of Elin’s books, and I can’t wait to discuss her upcoming novel, Golden Girl, which will be released on June 1st.

This is a virtual event, so you can Zoom with us from the comfort of your own home. Even better? It’s absolutely free. To register, click here.

Please join us! It will be so much fun.

Elin Hilderbrand is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University and the Iowa Writers Workshop. She has become known as “The Queen of Beach Reads,” having written more than 20 novels, including romance, murder mysteries, historical fiction, and more. She’s perhaps most well-known for her best-selling “Summer Books,” including Summer of ’69, The Identicals, and The Perfect Couple. Her newest book, Golden Girl, is released June 1. Other series include The Winter Street Series and the recently concluded Paradise trilogy.

Her most recent mega-bestseller, 28 Summers, tells the story of a love affair spanning several decades between a woman, Mallory, and a man, Jake, that perseveres through marriage, children, and Jake’s wife’s rise to presidential hopeful. As Mallory is on her deathbed, her son uncovers the truth of his mother’s one-weekend-per-year affair, and everyone learns the way the relationship complicates and enriches their lives.

The event will be moderated by Tracey Garvis Graves, an Iowa-based bestselling author of novels such as On the Island and The Girl He Used to Know. Her next novel, Heard it in a Love Song, will be released in November.

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