The Secret
by Julie Garwood
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Read in May, 2008
When Judith Hampton met Frances Catherine Kirkcaldy at a summer festival on the border between Scotland and England, the two girls were too young to realize that they should be enemies. The two grew up and maintained their friendship, despite the fact that Judith was British and Frances Catherine Scottish. When Frances Catherine moved to the Scottish Highlands after her wedding, she made Judith promise to come to her when she became pregnant. Frances Catherine's mother and grandmother both died ...more
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Probably my favorite Julie Garwood. Not only does she spell Iain correctly, he's also probably the most reasonable male Ms. Garwood created. I remember when I was a youngster and was in Germany by myself, I had this book with me and must have read it 3 or 4 times for want of anything else in English to read. I can still read it just about any time and love it.
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Read in March, 2008
Judith, from England, travels to Scotland to help her best friend Frances deliver her first child. She is escorted by Iain, the laird. Naturally enemies by birth, Iain is attracted Judith and marries her.
This was not an overwhelming read--Garwood has some better romances, but it was still fun.
This was not an overwhelming read--Garwood has some better romances, but it was still fun.
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Read in December, 2007
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Everyone who loves Historical Romance
This is one of my favorite books. I have read it about 5 times now and re-read at least 1 time a year. It has a combination of humor, love, and raw emotion that will leave any reader wanting more.
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This is my favorite book of all times. Julie Garwood writes in such a way that you feel you are right there with the characters. I love all Julie Garwood books. Her romance books are not trashy but well written. I have given some of her books to my friends to read and they all love them too.
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Read in March, 2008
I finally finished the book !! I have to admit I really liked it. It is nice to go back in a historical time, and relive romance and adventure. I recommend (as long as you don't mind a few mushy love scenes), it is absolutely a loved-up form of Braveheart but with a happy ending.
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It was a good book, fine for bedtime reading, but it won't be getting multiple re-reads like "Ransom". I think the issue was the protagonist- I just didn't find Judith nearly as interesting as Gillian. I did like the relationship between her and Iain, however.
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Read in June, 2008
Great plot and characters, the only bad thing I can say is that I thought once Judith finally did met her father (sorry for the spoiler) it lost all the tense buildup when everything worked out to perfectly. Overall great book!!!
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Lady Judith, an Englishwoman, goes to help her Scottish friend give birth, and is met with suspicion by her friend's clan--especially the laird, Iain.
Great book. A perfect mix of humor, tension, and quirky personalities.
Great book. A perfect mix of humor, tension, and quirky personalities.
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Read in March, 2004
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Julie Garwood is the definitive romance writer. Her books, as well as this one are always fun, historically informative, have delicious dialogue and complex plots! If her name is on it, I read it.
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The first time I read this was many years ago.... I laughed so hard. I love Julie Garwood's stories. Yes it's a romance, BUT it is really good. Every time I reread it, I still laugh.
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A perfect story about Lady Judith, an Englishwoman, and her best friend, who is married into the Maitland clan (Highlanders). Funny, fast paced, and entertaining. GREAT STORY!!!!
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I re-read this book at least once a year. It's romance, pure and simple, with a little humor thrown in to spice it up.
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I love this book! A great romance novel and so is Ransom if you want to continue with the same charactors!
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Read in January, 1982
This is one of my most favourite historical/romance novels. I can read it over and over and over again
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One of my All Time Favs!! I can read this one every month and not get bored.
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Read in August, 2007
it was very boring to start off with. but it got better halfway through.
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This was the first scottish highlander romance I had read and I loved it!
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The other one of the two I consider her best!
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