From "Ransom" To "Road"

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Family cookouts provide a great opportunity to take a "journey through a book!" I finished off Danielle Steel's "Ransom" during today's Memorial Day barbecue at my aunt's house. I am surprised that I enjoyed it as much as I did, considering that Steel deviated from her usual romantic storyline in favor of a more suspenseful scenario. I am happy to say that Sam survived the kidnapping, and was rescued during a mission almost as elaborate as the actual abduction. Some of the credit goes to Peter, who set him free. Sadly, Peter also ended up as a casualty, along with his accomplice, Carlton Waters. Fernanda sold her house to avoid re-living memories of the carnage that occurred in her kitchen when Sam was abducted. I had to laugh when Fernanda's attorney, Jack Waterman, proposed to her and she refused him, and then fired him. Ted Lee retired and gifted his badge to Sam. He also split ties with his wife, Shirley, after 29 years of marriage. I can honestly say that in spite of the deviation from a heavily romantic storyline, I ended up truly enjoying "Ransom." However, I cannot wait to continue along "The Road To Grace" by Richard Paul Evans, "a compelling and inspriing novel about hope, healing, grace, and the meaning of life." I actually managed to read several chapters during today's cookout! I found out the identity of the mystery woman who approached Alan at the end of "Miles To Go," and what role she played in Alan's life. At this very moment, my bookmark is holding the space before Chapter 8, ready for me to pick it up right where I left off!!!!!!!!!!!!