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Grace Unexpected
by
Gale Martin (Goodreads Author)
Thirty-something Grace Savage has slogged through crummy jobs and dead-end relationships with men who would rather go bald than say "I do." In search of respite from her current job, she visits Shaker Village in New Hampshire. Instead of renewal, she's unnerved to learn that Shaker men and women lived and worked side by side in complete celibacy. When her longtime boyfrien...more
Paperback, 276 pages
Published
July 2nd 2012
by Booktrope Editions
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I am currently searching to see if this author has put any bugs or hidden cameras in my abode.
How can this author know that this is my exact life (at least everything I have read in the blurb points to it).
I think reading this book would be like reading my diary...........stepped away to make sure that my diary hadn't been tampered with.
If I win this book , it would be like reading my biography...........coooool!
How can this author know that this is my exact life (at least everything I have read in the blurb points to it).
I think reading this book would be like reading my diary...........stepped away to make sure that my diary hadn't been tampered with.
If I win this book , it would be like reading my biography...........coooool!
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When I first started reading Grace Unexpected I have to admit I wasn’t thrilled – religion and celibacy are not usually what readers look for in a book and it started kind of slow. Then somewhere around the third chapter the book kicked into action and the real story of Grace Unexpected, a 35-year-old PR woman dealing with the highs and lows of trying to find Mr Right, began.
The reader is endeared to Grace by the horrible break up she endures at the beginning of the novel and the boredom of her...more
The reader is endeared to Grace by the horrible break up she endures at the beginning of the novel and the boredom of her...more
Who amongst us has not been in the same position as Grace Savage, beset by dead end jobs and crummy men in whom we invest too much of ourselves too soon? At least 90% of womanhood I would wager, if everyone is being honest!
Gale Martin's character, Grace, is determined to change her life, which involves allowing men to chase and catch her rather than the other way around. After her of "two-years-standing" boyfriend, Christian, breaks off their relationship not only on her 35th birthday (there's a...more
Gale Martin's character, Grace, is determined to change her life, which involves allowing men to chase and catch her rather than the other way around. After her of "two-years-standing" boyfriend, Christian, breaks off their relationship not only on her 35th birthday (there's a...more
Charlene's Review:
After visiting a Shaker Village where celibacy was historically practiced, and reeling after an unexpected break-up, Grace decides that she, too, will follow the celibacy path and play "hard to get" in hopes of finally snagging a worthwhile man. All too soon, her resolve is tested as Addison and True both begin to compete for her affections. When the truth about both men comes out, Grace is faced with more drama than any woman ever needed. As she so eloquently puts it; "Imagine...more
After visiting a Shaker Village where celibacy was historically practiced, and reeling after an unexpected break-up, Grace decides that she, too, will follow the celibacy path and play "hard to get" in hopes of finally snagging a worthwhile man. All too soon, her resolve is tested as Addison and True both begin to compete for her affections. When the truth about both men comes out, Grace is faced with more drama than any woman ever needed. As she so eloquently puts it; "Imagine...more
In, Grace Unexpected by Gale Martin. Grace is on vacation from her job as Communications director at a local University in PA. Grace visits Shaker Village with her gal-pal/ sister-in-law Rae Ann. Grace is literally shaken by how Shaker men and woman live celibate. Grace Savage is thirty-five and her clock is-a-tickin' really loud. She has dated Christian Jorgensen for two and a half years. Christian has no back bone when he tells Grace on her birthday, in her birthday suit that she isn't 'the on...more
Gale Martin's Grace Unexpected is a quick and hilarious contemporary read that left me wanting more. Revolving around Grace Savage's love and professional life, Grace Unexpected shows readers what a newly single, 'cougar' goes through when trying to find the perfect man to settle down with.
Grace's world is turned upside down on her 35th birthday by none other than her love. Expecting an engagement ring from her boyfriend, she instead gets the boot in a very unconventional way (my mouth was hang...more
Grace's world is turned upside down on her 35th birthday by none other than her love. Expecting an engagement ring from her boyfriend, she instead gets the boot in a very unconventional way (my mouth was hang...more
Grace Savage expects her boyfriend of two years to propose to her on her 35th birthday. Instead, he breaks up with her from behind a shower curtain and tells her she's not "long-term material." Deciding she's clearly not doing something right when it comes to her relationships with men, Grace decides to take a lesson from the Shakers, who in the late 1700s lived a life of celibacy, and give up sex. Suddenly two of the sexiest men on the college campus where she works take an interest in Grace, m...more
Grace Savage along with her pregnant sister-in-law and best friend Rae Ann are visiting a Shaker Village in New Hampshire. While touring the Village and learning about Shaker life Grace is appalled by the notion that celibacy is at the root of the Shaker lifestyle. She has a rather strange encounter with a portrait of a Shaker woman taken around 1880 and decides her tour is over. Upon returning home her boyfriend Christian breaks up with her on her birthday while taking a shower in her bathroom...more
Kindle Book:
I found this on the free list over at the Amazon Store a few weeks ago and grabbed it, only because so many reviewers over there were claiming this is a laugh out loud book and I wanted something that would tickle my funny bone. Well, pass the laughing gas because that's the only way I can see myself laughing out loud with this boring book.
It rankles me when I pick up a book expecting to be entertained and it doesn't deliver. I tried to read this twice, both times I found a weak plot...more
I found this on the free list over at the Amazon Store a few weeks ago and grabbed it, only because so many reviewers over there were claiming this is a laugh out loud book and I wanted something that would tickle my funny bone. Well, pass the laughing gas because that's the only way I can see myself laughing out loud with this boring book.
It rankles me when I pick up a book expecting to be entertained and it doesn't deliver. I tried to read this twice, both times I found a weak plot...more
I won this book in a good reads giveaway! This was a good quick, funny read. Had me nodding my head, thinking, "I've been there" and giggling uncontrollably.
I don't normally read these chick-lit/ easy reads but this was a nice change of pace.
I don't normally read these chick-lit/ easy reads but this was a nice change of pace.
Not my usual read, but I was feeling adventurous. And I actually ended up really enjoying this book! It kept me interested, I finished it in one sitting.
After an unexpected break up with long time boyfriend, Grace declares herself on the Shakers Plan. So of course two men come along threatening to disrupt her sexless existence. They both have vastly different ages and personalities, which only adds to the confusion.
There is a twist I honestly saw coming, but I found that didn't really take away...more
After an unexpected break up with long time boyfriend, Grace declares herself on the Shakers Plan. So of course two men come along threatening to disrupt her sexless existence. They both have vastly different ages and personalities, which only adds to the confusion.
There is a twist I honestly saw coming, but I found that didn't really take away...more
The only reason Grace Unexpected is receiving 4 stars and not 5 is that it was slow to get into....but once I did...watch out! My husband was not so appreciative of Gale Martin's writing style as I was laughing out loud in the middle of the night while reading! Grace is such a wonderfully fun character, I want her for my best friend! I seriously need to check out the author's other book as this one left me wanting more!
My rating system is as follows:
5 stars - Excellent, Worth Every Penny, Made...more
My rating system is as follows:
5 stars - Excellent, Worth Every Penny, Made...more
Grace Unexpected is simply delightful. The protagonist is sassy, confident, and yet constantly seeking to improve and challenge her life, her thoughts, her relationships. The action takes place in outrageous but absolutely possible scenarios in which I found myself vacillating in what I wanted or didn't want for Grace.
I was deeply satisfied with the ending of the book because everything and I mean EVERYTHING wrapped up in a way that felt good to me.
Oh, and if this is ever on the big screen, I se...more
I was deeply satisfied with the ending of the book because everything and I mean EVERYTHING wrapped up in a way that felt good to me.
Oh, and if this is ever on the big screen, I se...more
Jul 27, 2012
Sabina
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
chick-lit,
2012-release
More of my reviews are on Delirious About Books
This was a case of "it's me, not you." I didn't realise this was a romance type chick-lit book. If I had I probably wouldn't have read it. Romance has a tendency of boring me. Love triangles just bore me twice as much.
The first chapters were good and funny and typical of the chick-lit that I normally read, but I got to the half way mark and had to set it aside. Then it took me forever to pick it back up again. Why? Because I didn't care if she pic...more
This was a case of "it's me, not you." I didn't realise this was a romance type chick-lit book. If I had I probably wouldn't have read it. Romance has a tendency of boring me. Love triangles just bore me twice as much.
The first chapters were good and funny and typical of the chick-lit that I normally read, but I got to the half way mark and had to set it aside. Then it took me forever to pick it back up again. Why? Because I didn't care if she pic...more
A college PR maven loses her lover and decides to try celibacy to improve her luck. She immediately attracts the attention of two men--one younger, one older. Work also becomes a competition with a brash new employee over a promotion. Grace has a winning personality, however, and I found myself enjoying her humor and upbeat attitude. At times a bit too jokey the book was still a welcome distraction that I would especially recommend to fans of chic lit.
After years of Grace being unhappy with her never ending jobs and boyfriends she has got a plan. Granted a stolen plan, but a plan never the less. She calls it the Shaker plan. After a trip with her best friend/sister in law to New England she learned how the Shakers lived and worked side by side in celibacy. Grace thought this to be a brilliant idea - not forever, but until she got her life straightened out. So far Grace was doing great, except for the fact that not only was she falling for one...more
Calling all single ladies! In this charming and witty story, Gale Martin reminds us how humorous and daunting the dating life can be. GRACE UNEXPECTED is a delightful mix of love and loss. Snark kept me laughing on each page, but it was Grace Savage’s voice that kept me wanting more.
For readers who enjoy romance/chick lit with more than a dash of brains and humor, this book will be right up your alley. As much as I enjoyed the primary character of Grace and her main co-horts (Goody, Addison and True), I even more got a kick out of some of the secondary characters, especially Les, the Shakespeare-loving president of the college. A fun, fast-paced read.
This book had me laughing and smiling with each page. Grace decides to follow the 'Shakers plan' and then she has an evil co-worker. Read the book to find out what the 'Shakers' plan' is....
Great characters, wonderful story and a great HEA ending. I highly recommend this book.
Great characters, wonderful story and a great HEA ending. I highly recommend this book.
I absolutely loved this book. I loved the characters, I loved the story, and I loved the humor. This is by far one of the best books I have read in a long time, and I'll be looking for more books by Gale Martin.
I really enjoyed Grace Unexpected. Gail Martin has written a funny and entertaining book that was difficult for me to put down. I couldn’t stop thinking about the characters and plot even while I wasn’t reading. I highly recommend this book!
Another fun read by Gale Martin!
Witty, sarcastic and full of abstinence, but only by by a thin thread. A very light hearted read.
Imagine your boyfreind of 2 1/2 years breaks up with you on your 35th birthday....things can only get better ....RIGHT??? Funny read. Graces life becomes very interesting.
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Sep 29, 2012
Patricia Florio
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
most women
Recommended to Patricia by:
Gale's publisher BookTroupe
Grace Savage rocks! Grace is the star character in Gale Martin's newest chick-lit, Grace Unexpected. I really liked Grace, antics with her receptionist Goody, her love life with (spoiler alert)Addison and True. Gale puts faces on this great cast of characters who will have you chuckle out loud. BTW: the Shaker plan, it doesn't work!
Reading Grace Unexpected by Gale Martin was like having a conversation with a favorite friend, funny, engaging and worth your time. I purposely read it one chapter per sitting because I didn't want it to end. The characters, especially Grace were well developed and I felt as though I might see them walking down the street at any minute. This book along with her first Don Juan In Hankey, PA are a wonderful addition to any book lovers collection.
Funny (!) with brain candy for all.
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
Grace, the main character, starts the book in a Shaker Village with her very pregnant sister in law; shortly after her trip she finds herself single again and decides that maybe the Shakers do it right with the celibacy. Unfortunately for her, right after she makes this pledge to follow the Shaker Plan, she meets two great guys.
Grace, the main character, starts the book in a Shaker Village with her very pregnant sister in law; shortly after her trip she finds herself single again and decides that maybe the Shakers do it right with the celibacy. Unfortunately for her, right after she makes this pledge to follow the Shaker Plan, she meets two great guys.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway!! From start to finish I loved it! Gale Martin is a great story teller. It was funny, witty and entertaining. A good lite read..
A cute book, very well written. I enjoyed it quite a bit more than I thought--honestly, the plot seemed a little weak, but the execution was excellent.
I enjoyed everything until the ending, which seemed a bit...rushed and forced.
Great, light summer read.
I enjoyed everything until the ending, which seemed a bit...rushed and forced.
Great, light summer read.
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Gale Martin is an award-winning writer of contemporary fiction who plied her childhood penchant for lying into a legitimate literary pursuit during midlife. She began writing her first novel at age eleven, finally finishing one three decades later.
She'd commit a misdemeanor to score some Babybel cheese and goes weak-kneed for hummingbirds. She is a wife and mother of one and a communications direc...more
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