Saving Grace

Saving Grace
$7.99
Having heard such high praise about this book, I had sky-high expectations and expected to be blown away by it. Unfortunately, that didn't happen - not in the 1st half of the story, anyway. It took me a long time to like Gabriel - too arrogant and distant - and Johanna - too ditzy and scared. At one point, I was ready to scream if he told her to rest one more time! That was funny at first, like a recurring joke, but it got old pretty fast - probably because she didn't stand up against it soon enough to suit me. Considering what she'd gone through during her 1st marriage, when she'd been a silent victim of spousal abuse, I completely understood her fears when it came to Gabriel, who was this "big and bad" Highland warrior, and I knew she needed time to get over them so I gave her some slack, but I couldn't wait to see her grow some spine. When she finally did... Wow, it was like I was reading another book! It was funny, touching, action-packed, everything I had expected to find at first, and I could not put the book down. Wonderful save, Ms. Garwood! :)

Now, addressing the age issue that had me concerned before I started reading this book... Unless I missed it, neither Gabriel's nor Johanna's age was mentioned in the story. Aside from her brother saying that she had gotten married the 1st time when she was "still a child", there was not other clue in the book and I only "knew" she was 16 at the beginning of story because I read the book description. I know this is a minor detail and it shouldn't have bothered me, but it did. I like knowing how old the H/h are, especially if one of them is that young.

All in all, this was another very good story by Ms. Garwood, and she's now officially one of my favorite authors.

Waking Ned Devine
$9.98
I love this movie. The acting is superb and the plot never has a slow spot. I've been lucky enough to make a few trips to Ireland and spend some real time in the smaller villages and the close knit feeling of a small town in Ireland is portrayed well by all involved in the movie. I've watched this movie on a number of occassions and I find something new to make me smile every single time. It's safe for kids and even the famous naked motorcycle ride was innocent enough to elicit a hearty laugh by my grandmother. This movie isn't about getting rich and winning the lottery it's more about how close a small community can be and how they all rely on each other in their every day life. Give this movie a try, it's a great escape from the sensory overload of most movies put out today.

Saving Grace

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Saving Grace: Season Two
$49.98
I started watching Saving Grace in the middle of the second season and I had to order the first season to catch up. Then I had to rewatch the second, its an awesome show of both crime solving but with a bit of an edge. It's funny and has a bit of a "bad" side, but in the good sence of the word. It's great I fell in love with it after a few episodes.