The Secret by Julie Garwood, published by Pocket Books, 1992
Every once in a while I come across a Really good book. Now I'm a book reader and it's not uncommon for me to read 2-3 novels a week so when I say a book is 'really good' I comparing it to several of its contemporaries.
This historical romance novel, The Secret, has been at the top of my list for several years now. I've read it over and over again and it still has that 'something' that endures.
Julie Garwood is a master story teller. This story is set in the Scottish Highlands in a time and place as wild and untamed as her characters.
As in any novel, it's the characters that make the story and the characters here are wonderful. Julie Garwood skillfully plucks a proud, bold, naive Judith from the luxuries of England and drops her into a situation totally backwards to her way of thinking. This clash of cultures provides a hilarious backdrop of misunderstandings that is secondary only to the story itself.
What is a romance novel without a eye-popping hunk for a hero? Julie Garwood provided the perfect man here. Strong, bold and a leader of his clan, Iain, is the perfect hero for Judith. But no romance is without its problems and there are several, including 'the secret' itself.
Being in typical romance style - no mountain is too tall, no valley too deep ... you get the idea. All turns out as it should but hang on for the ride because its a wild one.
Disney Buys Marvel
Walt Disney Co. offered to buy Marvel Entertainment for a staggering $4 Billion dollars. Technicalities aside it looks like a done deal.
Wow!
Disney will suddenly acquire 5000 more characters to add to their already extensive list. I can't wait to see what this will mean to the Disney theme parks.
I'm also excited about the potential for Marvel comic book characters making their screen debuts. I expect Disney will be quick to bring the popular comic book characters to life. Hopefully, Disney will live up to its high standards and won't rush production in order to recoup the $4 billion these characters cost.
However Disney decides to use their Marvel acquisitions they need to tread carefully. There are a lot of Disney fans out there that won't accept anything less than the best.
Wow!
Disney will suddenly acquire 5000 more characters to add to their already extensive list. I can't wait to see what this will mean to the Disney theme parks.
I'm also excited about the potential for Marvel comic book characters making their screen debuts. I expect Disney will be quick to bring the popular comic book characters to life. Hopefully, Disney will live up to its high standards and won't rush production in order to recoup the $4 billion these characters cost.
However Disney decides to use their Marvel acquisitions they need to tread carefully. There are a lot of Disney fans out there that won't accept anything less than the best.
2009 US Open Tennis
The US Tennis Open of 2009 is already underway and the eyes of tennis fans around the world are focused on the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY.
With players like Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin Del Potro playing in the mens division, this year promises to be truely exciting.
In the womens division there are; sisters Serena and Venus Williams, Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters, to name just a few of the players about to come head to head.
For tennis fans everywhere this is the tournament to see.
With players like Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin Del Potro playing in the mens division, this year promises to be truely exciting.
In the womens division there are; sisters Serena and Venus Williams, Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters, to name just a few of the players about to come head to head.
For tennis fans everywhere this is the tournament to see.
Horse Soldiers
Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton, 2009
If you are looking for an extraordinary, action packed, ture story of the undying drive to succeed in the most daunting conditions, then this may be just the book for you.
This unbelieveable but ture story follows not only the men who lived through the battles but also the families at home who supported them.
A must read for any war history buff (even if it wasn't that long ago.)
If you are looking for an extraordinary, action packed, ture story of the undying drive to succeed in the most daunting conditions, then this may be just the book for you.
This unbelieveable but ture story follows not only the men who lived through the battles but also the families at home who supported them.
A must read for any war history buff (even if it wasn't that long ago.)
Yelp Your Opinion
Want to know what other people think about a product or service? Just Yelp.
Better yet, do you have an opinion of a business or service you want to share? Just Yelp.
Yelp.com is a popular user review site with hundreds of reviews ( and growing daily) on businesses in the USA, Canada, Ireland and the UK. Chances are good someone will have an oinion on the business you're looking into.
So before you risk your time and money on a new business remember to Yelp.com first.
Better yet, do you have an opinion of a business or service you want to share? Just Yelp.
Yelp.com is a popular user review site with hundreds of reviews ( and growing daily) on businesses in the USA, Canada, Ireland and the UK. Chances are good someone will have an oinion on the business you're looking into.
So before you risk your time and money on a new business remember to Yelp.com first.
Zoey Zane Murderer Facing Charges
Emily Saunder, the 18 year old Butler Community College student had a secret. She was the porn model known as Zoey Zane.
On Nov 23, 2007 she was murdered.
The man accused of her murder is Israel Mireles. Mireles who fled to Mexica to avoid prosecution is back in the USA and appeared in court on Friday.
If he is found guilty he faces life in prison without parole.
On Nov 23, 2007 she was murdered.
The man accused of her murder is Israel Mireles. Mireles who fled to Mexica to avoid prosecution is back in the USA and appeared in court on Friday.
If he is found guilty he faces life in prison without parole.
The Joy Fit Club
Join the club. That is nutritionist Joy Bauer's club. Show the world that dedication and hard work can really make a difference.
Nutritionist Joy Bauer is a great source of inspiration and motivation for anyone ready to deal with their weight issues. As nutrition and health editor for TODAY and author of several books including, "Joy Bauer's Food Cures", Joy is a wealth of information.
Her website, JoyBauer.com is definitely worth a look.
Nutritionist Joy Bauer is a great source of inspiration and motivation for anyone ready to deal with their weight issues. As nutrition and health editor for TODAY and author of several books including, "Joy Bauer's Food Cures", Joy is a wealth of information.
Her website, JoyBauer.com is definitely worth a look.
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