The Secret (Highlands' Lairds)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (781 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1469261197 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 529 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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She lives near Kansas City. She is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including The Ideal Man, Sizzle, Fire and Ice, Shadow Music, Shadow Dance, and Slow Burn. Julie Garwood is among the most critically acclaimed — and popular — romance authors around, with thirty-six million copies of her books in print.
That Garwood ( Guardian Angel ) can argue this point and still deliver a delightful tale is an accomplishment. Equally confusing is Frances Catherine's claim that after years with the Maitlands, she is still an outsider. But Judith determinedly forges friendships and reexerts her charms over Iain, leading to a lively, unconventional wedding. Woven into Judith's story is an intriguing, almost heretical message for a romance novel: a woman needs more than the right man to have a full, happy life. From Publishers Weekly Ever since they met as children at the annual summer festival on the border of their two countries, Judith Hampton of England has been fast friends with Frances Catherine Kirkaldy of Scotland. So she is baffled when Iain withdraws into his role of
"Highland Romance Par Excellence" according to Reading Fanatic. I absolutely adored this book! I just finished reading it for the umpteenth time. My original hardcopy has a permanent place on my keeper shelf, but I was really happy when I discovered it had been reproduced in Kindle format. I was lucky enough to borrow a copy from my county's digital library, but I love the book so much. The Secret wasn't such a secret after all. Stacey is Sassy (Stacey B-Reviews) An audio review.I loved The Secret and after listening to it for the first time and re-reading it for the 20 billionth time, I think I love it more.Judith is a strong and feisty English woman whose best friend is a Scot. When she's asked to attend her friends birthing of her first child, she does not hesitate to pack her b. Shell Seeker said 3 maybe 5 stars. I believe this book might have first been published over 20 years ago. I know I read it many years ago. I remember absolutely loving every book that Julie Garwood wrote. I am sure I was just as in love with this one. I would have given it 5 stars, I am sure. Today, twenty years later……not so much.The author d. maybe 5 stars.. I believe this book might have first been published over "3 maybe 5 stars. I believe this book might have first been published over 20 years ago. I know I read it many years ago. I remember absolutely loving every book that Julie Garwood wrote. I am sure I was just as in love with this one. I would have given it 5 stars, I am sure. Today, twenty years later……not so much.The author d. maybe 5 stars." according to Shell Seeker. I believe this book might have first been published over 20 years ago. I know I read it many years ago. I remember absolutely loving every book that Julie Garwood wrote. I am sure I was just as in love with this one. I would have given it 5 stars, I am sure. Today, twenty years later……not so much.The author d. 0 years ago. I know I read it many years ago. I remember absolutely loving every book that Julie Garwood wrote. I am sure I was just as in love with this one. I would have given it 5 stars, I am sure. Today, twenty years later……not so much.The author d
Perplexed by her sprightly defiance, bemused by her tender nature, Iain felt his soul growing into the light and warmth of her love. In a spirited clash of wills and customs, Judith reveled in the melting bliss of Iain's searching kisses, his passionate caresses. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another reason for the journey from her bleak English home to the Highlands: to meet the father she had never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her, however, for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his landIain Maitland, laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any she had ever encountered. The inspiration for her acclaimed bestseller Ransom, this classic tale is a passionate masterpiece from one of the best-loved storytellers of all time. Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood captures the Highland splendor of medieval Scotland in this breathtaking love story. Surely nothing would wrench her from the affection and trust of Iain and his clannot even the tru