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    <body><![CDATA[I knew Julie Garwood would not let me down!  <br/>This story was sweet and funny, I found myself laughing and smiling throughout much of the book!  I loved Iain and the way he would just sit back and watch Judith and all the thoughts that went through his head.  I also loved the way he was always r...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72593235">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[absolutely loved this book. it has to be one of my favorites and will definitely re read again. it is about two best friends that had a friendship that overcame everything and a love story that will last forever.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I have been reading a lot of Garwood recently and I have to say this so far has been my favorite of her historical romances. I really liked the characters, Judith and Iain were well matched, and there was the typical misunderstandings and angst, but it wasn't as annoying as other books that I have r...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/32917428">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Garwood's Medieval's hold a special place in my heart. While The Wedding will always be my favorite, The Secret comes in at a close second.<br/><br/><br/>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I loved the Secret! Judith just might be my fav. character. I love that she was very independent and stood up to those gruff Highlanders.<br/>Great read.]]></body>
    
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