Saving Grace
By Julie Garwood
- Release Date: 2011-06-07
- Genre: Historical Romance
Description
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!
Reviews
Great
5By Stanhop3234I’m not sure how I missed this Julie Garwood book. I thought in read them all. Her historical books are fantastic and this one did not disappoint!Saving Grace
4By Linebacker momGarwood has a way of leading the reader from one crisis to another. It’s hard to stop reading as you must know what’s happening and then before you know it you’re facing another crisis.Wonderful
5By kacarter2One of my favorites so far! I though the approach to domestic abuse in regards to the church and laws was refreshing. We were able to see a lighter side and remember not all men and not all priests treated women in such horrid ways. I loved the ending, where we see the priest again. It was a reminder how bad ideas continue through generations, but also how good ideas do too.It’s a bit smuttier than I’d remembered
4By THawksFanIt’s a nice story, but it is a bit smuttier than I remember from reading it years ago.Saving Grace
5By #1mommaJThis author has a way of writing that fits perfectly with my enjoyment. There’s just enough bad to enliven the story without going overboard. It’s a perfect balance of happy, sad, love, trust and laughter. Please write more historical romances Ms. Garwood!Scottish Love Story
3By Tookie KlothespinHave always loved this book. Have reread it many times, every few years since it was first published. Julie Garwood always makes me smile.I enjoyed it but...
4By ChinecheremmI have to agree with what someone else said, this book just ended! I mean, it was a long book and Julie couldn’t spare one more chapter to write about Johanna’s mother and her new baby? Who cares about the bishop? The end really disappointed me. Fix up Julie Garwood!Sequel Please!
5By PunyIAmI loved Johanna! I can’t say enough about strong leading ladies. Love the clever problem-solving that she does all through-out the book. Don’t like books with weak willed Leading ladies with warriors for husbands. My BFF said there is a sequel? If not please put pen-to-paper and create one. I adored Johanna’s and Gabriel’s story! It’s one of those I have recommended to my wide circle of Highlander Book Club! IAMPUNY62Loved it but....spoiler below
3By DugbuynjmedeI love this book but was very disappointed at the end. I was anticipating a chapter about the birth of their child and the arrival of Johanna's mother but the book just ends.Then the strange epilogue about the bishops death. I didn't give two hoots about the bishop. I wanted to find out about Gabriel and Johanna and what happened afterwards, did she have a boy or a girl???Thats why I only gave this three stars. It was a long book only to have it just end. Books like this just annoy me when authors do that. Just a personal preference.Just a lovely read
5By HammerkatBeautifully written, strong and feminine heroine meets and falls in love with her equally strong yet reasonably sensitive warrior...only in romantic fiction? I would like to think not...and during the time I thoroughly enjoyed the unwinding of her s excellent highland tale, it is definitely true. I highly recommend what is likely one of my all-time favorite books with characters I admire and a love which is beautiful as well as believable. Sprinkled with humor and soaked with a cherished tale of honor and family, winning against the powers of evil, and courage in the face of fear, I hope you enjoy this read as much as I do--every time I read it!
