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asked by megafan on November 8, 2006 4:08 PM

In this splendid New York Times bestseller, Julie Garwood brilliantly crafts the majestic story of a young Englishwoman determined to fight for her freedom...a woman whose life would be transformed by the rare, unexpected gift of love.

When Lady Johanna learned that she was a widow, she vowed she would never marry again. Only sixteen, already she possessed a strength of will that impressed all who looked past her golden-haired beauty. Yet when King John demanded that she remarry -- and selected a bridegroom for her -- it seemed she must acquiesce, until her beloved foster brother suggested she wed his friend, the handsome Scottish warrior Gabriel MacBain.

At first Johanna was shy, but as Gabriel tenderly revealed the splendid pleasures they would share, she came to suspect that she was falling in love with her gruff new husband. And it was soon apparent to the entire Highlands clan that their brusque, gallant laird had surrendered his heart completely. But now a desperate royal intrigue threatened to tear her from his side -- and to destroy the man whose love meant more to her than she had ever dreamed!



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This book was more than amazing. Every page was a delight to read and I never wanted it to end. I do hope Ms. Garwood writes a sequel. If not, I'll sorely miss Gabriel and Johanna.
reviewed by borat on November 26, 2006 1:39 AM

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Gabriel was one of the more patient Garwood heroes. Although he didn't understand a lot of the actions of Johanna he still allowed her to blossom into a strong woman. It was nice how vulnerable Gabriel seemed throughout the book. Cute relationship with Gabriel's son, Alex. Johanna's brother, Nicholas, was also a very good character. Very sweet and romantic book.
reviewed by literary on November 26, 2006 2:40 AM

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This isn't a bad story, but gets off to a slow start. My one big complaint is that Julie Garwood doesn't demonstrate much realism when it comes to writing battered and abused heroines. Johanna's acceptance of Gabriel, especially on their wedding night, seemed extremely unrealistic given her history with husbands. There was no seduction, no attempt to coax tis abused wallflower out of her fears. And she showed little timidity. I expected her to be frankly terrified of men.

But once we got the middle of the book and the story became more about Johanna's renegotiations with her clan, and the protection of Clare McKay, then the story finally gelled.

Julie Garwood has done better. Her Regency series and westerns do work. She just isn't able to write realistically abused abused heroines.
reviewed by corral on November 29, 2006 3:57 PM

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Julie Garwood doesn't disappoint. (Saving Grace) is a beautiful tale of healing and love, ofcourse there is humor and adventure as well. A perfect, highly entertaining and satisfying read! Highly recommended.
reviewed by mullers on November 29, 2006 7:23 PM

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Usually i love Julie Garwood's work, but this book is the last straw. after reading The Bride, The Wedding, Ransom, and many others, i have had enough of the same huge-but-gentle-scottish Laird-warrier-who thinks his new little-english-with a shadow in her past-wife is weak. this is probably a great read if you havent read above mentioned books, but more of the same if you have.

MacBain marries Johanna for the her land-which fell to her when her previous husband fell off a cliff... but the body was never found. the marriage is NOT in name only, and johanna learns to love and deal with her highlander through their time together, etc. and so on and so forth.

see The Bride, The Wedding, and Ransom for the same thing written better.
reviewed by sumbuddy on November 29, 2006 7:24 PM

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