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Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud, as purposeful as she was loyal. The dear Scottish friend of her childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another, private 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 for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land... Iain Maitland, Laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than she had ever encountered.
In a spirited clash of wills and customs, Judith reveled in the melting bliss of Iain's searching kisses, his passionate caresses. Perplexed by her sprightly defiance, bemused by her tender nature, Iain felt his soul growing into the light and warmth of her love. Surely nothing would wrench her from the affection and trust of Iain and his clan... not even the truth about her father, a devastating secret that could shatter the boldest alliance, and the most glorious of loves!
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I bought this book based on the absolutely glowing reviews here, and I am extremely glad I did. Beautiful Englishwomen Judith and Scottishwoman Frances Catherine were friends before they knew they were supposed to be enemies. Frances Catherine extracted a promise out of her friend to be there when she had her first child, and the scene comes forward to that very time (this happens early on so im not ruining anything) As Frances Catherine's husband doesn't want to leave her to go and collect Judith, the Maitland Laird, Iain goes instead, fully expecting a 'treacherous englishwoman' to break her word, he goes without much expectation that she will come with the band of warriors, but come she does, and on this journey, you gain an insight into all of the characters which often made me shake with laughter. The twist (the secret refered to on the title) is very sweet yet funny at the same time, and the conclusion of the book made me chuckle! Its really very very good and I have absolutely no scruples in reccomending it to you.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Summary: fast moving, absorbing historical romance with likeable characters
Reader from Somerset, United Kingdom
Reader from Somerset, United Kingdom
I read this book after seeing other readers' recommendations and was not disapponted. If you like your hero strong, moody but sensitive, and your heroine feisty and beautiful, you won't go far wrong with this tale set in mediaeval Scotland. I found the fact that the author has no pretentions to historical exactitude, quite refreshing. Aside from the childbirth scene, historical references are sketchily drawn in, and then only supplied as the backdrop to the main action. Anyway, too much fussy detail would interfere with the emphasis on the burgeoning relationship between hero and heroine, which is really what this book is about and what most readers are interested in. I found myself looking forward to each subsequent scene between Judith and Iain, and gladly these were not far apart, and things get hotter as the book progresses. If I have any criticism, it would be that (as another reviewer has already commented), the author tends to use "quit" rather a lot, which grates on English readers. However, Ms Garwood has chosen to write in a modern idiom which the reader must respect. But my overall enjoyment was not spoiled by this minor point. So - all you students of history out there - switch your brains off and relax with this enjoyable bit of escapism!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first Juile Garwood book i've read but i loved it, it deals with subjects like pregnancy and birth before modern medicine, it also deals with superstition and fear of the unknown, while managing to remain lighthearted i found it hilarious especially the chapter where the heroine gets married. A great read to cheer yourself up.
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Not bothering with a big, long review on this one. It was a filler book really while I decided what series I wanted to start reading next. Read more
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Quit Crusading! - Two and a half stars only
Have you ever felt that you're swimming against the tide? Well, I'm afraid that the praise received by this book definitely has left me with that feeling, and I think that Garwood... Read more
Published on 28 May 2008 by Cherie - An Avid Reader
A wonderful romantic read - read it, you won't regret it!
The Secret was my 2nd Julie Garwood, and it is surprising I even gave it a chance after The Bride, that everyone praised but I've found very lacking and so cliché-d, but I'm... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by Stella (Ex Libris)
dont read when pregnant!
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Published on 17 Dec 1999
A very satisfying read.......
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