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by Julie Garwood (Author) "The news was going to destroy her ..." (more)
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Set in 13th-century England and Scotland, this rollicking adventure is among Garwood's ( The Bride ) most enjoyable. The news that her despicable husband is dead has left beautiful 16-year-old Lady Johanna both wealthy and available. Wicked King John wants to marry her to one of his henchmen, but her beloved foster brother convinces the powerful highland laird Gabriel MacBain to put aside his natural repugnance for all things English and wed the girl. Emotionally scarred by her first marriage, Johanna is intimidated both by her strange surroundings and by the outsized, gruff laird; but with the help of an eccentric old soldier and MacBain's illegitimate son, Johanna learns to hold her own with the soldiers, their wives and her new husband. Then an unwelcome surprise tests her newfound courage. Garwood endows the novel with a first-rate setting, a splendid supporting cast and witty dialogue that more than offsets the rote predictability of Johanna's great beauty and MacBain's forceful charisma.
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When Lady Johanna is widowed at the age of 16, she is determined never to marry again and become the victim of abuse at the hands of a husband. King John of England, suspecting that Johanna knows a secret that could destroy him, has chosen another brutal baron for her next husband. Johanna's foster brother finds her a suitable hero in the form of Scottish laird Gabriel McBain, who weds Johanna in order to control the land she brings as a dowry. Johanna must not only adjust to life in the Highlands, but she must also win the respect of McBain and his recently unified clan. He is an arrogant hero who seems to be always arguing and shouting, habits that begin to wear on the reader if not the heroine. Johanna is a woman with a 20th-century sense of independence and self-worth that plays surprisingly well in the 13th-century setting. Romance fans will be demanding this first hardcover from the best-selling paperback author of The Gift (Pocket, 1991).
- Kimberly Martin, Washington Univ. Law Lib., St. Louis
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I've Loved Two Copies to pieces, July 11 2008
By A. Pepin "Love Being Literate" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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First, I need to say that I loved this book...Both the first copy I read to tatters and the second copy that is half way there. If you are ever going to pick up only one Julie Garwood book (I strongly suggest you pick up at least two more..."The Bride" followed by "The Wedding") this would be the one to choose.

Second...Though written ages ago, I have to dispute the previous suggestion that the heroines are always perfect. They may all have something physically appealing about them, but they have character flaws that cannot be denied.

In this novel, Johanna was beautiful, but weak and timid. She allowed herself to be bullied and intimidated until well within the story when a stronger side began to emerge. In "The Bride", Jamie allowed herself to be used as a servant by her stepfather, defending him and her pitiful stepsisters along the way. In "The Wedding", Brenna was impish as a child and grew to be an absent-minded woman who was prone to babbling.

The beauty of the book is that the character's appearance is based upon your interpretation. If it makes you feel better to imagine her with a crooked nose, do it. Only the groundwork is laid by the author when it comes to what you picture one to look like. The development of the traits and the telling of the story are the important parts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stop, read this, and buy..., Nov 4 2003
By fedora_girl (Philippines) - See all my reviews
This is one of the best --- if not the best --- books by Julie Garwood that I have ever read.

Gabriel MacBain, the hero of this story, was not just another prototype of what I deem to be "the Garwood hero," though there were a few things in common. He never tried to change his wife, and was honest with her when it came to the important issues. He had no qualms about falling in love with her; he didn't even go through the stage of denial that most of Julie Garwood's characters from other books went through.

Johanna, the wife & another protagonist, was empowering. She believed she deserved to be treated well though people tried to bring her down. She was also devoted to her husband without being a doormat.

The book was laced with lots of humor. I found myself laughing over it, and rereading certain pages. What made some parts really funny was that they were believable.

The plot was also no weakling. One never guesses what is about to happen next, but I'm not going to give too many hints, or I'll spoil the book (like some of the other reviews did for me). Even if you do learn some of the tidbits that would have been better found out when reading the book, it's still a great read! Buy it...soon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very charming romance, Sep 14 2003
By Mary Wetherby (East Grand Rapids, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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I loved this book, as I have all of Ms. Garwood's historicals. A word of warning before you read any of the other reviews here: Many of the following reviews contain SPOILERS! I found that out the hard way when I was buying the book here. But, I bought it anyway. I was glad I did as it's one of Ms. Garwood's best. Don't hesitate to add it to your collection. Just use caution in reading the following reviews.

Enjoy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of her Best
I got this book when it first debuted on hardback ten years ago, and I must say that I've reread this story dozen of times since. Read more
Published on Aug 21 2003 by Jennifer French

4.0 out of 5 stars Read it 3 times
I hate reading a book again when I already know the ending. However, I've made an exception with all Julie's books. I love Johanna and Gabriel. Read more
Published on July 30 2003 by V. Seaton

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical
My favorite Julie Garwood novel, Saving Grace focuses on the theme of spousal abuse in a Medieval historical setting. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that is close to my heart
I was first introduced to Julie Garwood after skimming through an excerpt of MERCY in the Cosmopolitan magazine. After reading that book, I read HEARTBREAKER. Read more
Published on May 31 2003 by RJRo20

5.0 out of 5 stars My fave...
Out of the 12 Garwood books that I read, I definitely have to say that this one is my all-time favorite. And it's for all readers. Read more
Published on May 13 2003 by S. Lin

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book by Garwood!!!
This book touched me so deeply. I loved watching the transformation in Johanna and her love for Gabriel and his clan. Read more
Published on May 9 2003 by Kristal Gorman

2.0 out of 5 stars Same story, different title
I've been reading other Julie Garwood books recently and this one is almost like an exact clone of The Secret... Tough man...small, weak woman... Boring!!! Read more
Published on April 29 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The 1st but never the last......!!
This book is truly fantastic! This is my 1st Julie Garwood and it surely won't be the last. I loved the twist, the plot and Johanna is a character filled with wisdom, courage and... Read more
Published on Feb 9 2003 by Mylene Tan

5.0 out of 5 stars Julie Garwood at her best--as always!
This book has great characters and all around great writing. I loved it!! Humor,love, and almost all emotions are covered in this one. Read more
Published on Oct 28 2002 by Heather R. Drog

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites from Garwood
I enjoyed reading this book because you could really tell that the couple loved one another here. For once, it was the hero who realized and admitted it first* which was a bonus... Read more
Published on Oct 20 2002 by Saki

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