Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: Ransom by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671003364 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: November, 1999 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6
Rating: 4
Summary: Mixed Reaction to RANSOM
Comment: I read this book last year yet didn't write a "review" for it right away. I didn't know exactly what to rate it then. I read it the second time today and finally realized that I have mixed opinions about this book. One minute, I am loving each page... then next minute, I am somehow full of uncontentment. I don't want to say that I am totally disappointed in this book because I am not. It's just that there are many things I preferred would have turned out differently. Like for instance, I strongly feel that Ramsey Sinclair and Bridgett deserve their own book. Their love story was too endearing to be hastily combined with Brodicks and Gillian. In THE SECRET (prequel of this book), Ramsey was described as the most handsome of the three Laird friends (Iain, Brodick & Ramsey). He was always composed, nonchalant & roguish. Therefore, he deserves to have a longer story line. His love story would have truly been a fascinating read. I was also disappointed in how Julie Garwood twisted Christen's character in the end. It was too sad for me to know that after all the childhood closeness of Gillian and Christen, they had to go on seperate ways in the end. I don't want to ruin it for others but I simply must mention this part so that readers will be prepared. Perhaps I expected a warm reunion that is why I was devastated by Christen's decision. It was dreadfully annoying considering all the search and all the hard works Gillian put in just to find her... It was rather selfish of Christen to only think of her own self. Not even asking about her sister's sacrifices. Gillian went through a lot more than her! No matter how scared I would be to be in Christen's situation, I truly would still prefer to have a relationship with my sister. I would be happy to see her - I wouldn't act the way Christen did. I also found it a bit unbelievable that Christen would rather not have anything to do with Gillian considering their closeness once before. What hurt would it do for Julie Garwood to simply soften this part up and made it a warm reunion between sisters? I mean, There were so many protectors involved in this book! What is one more Lady to protect, huh? Oh well, that's just a small niggle in my part. Others might not have a problem with this.
As for Gillian and Brodick, their love story was unique and electrifying. I don't have any problems with their romance and developement. I enjoyed their banters! I enjoyed their adjustment to each other (esp. Gillian's adjustment to the Highlands and to Brodick's clan who live like a Spartan-now that was a riot!). I love the Buchanan clan. They are all fierce, possessive, protective and BEARY lot. Gillian is a strong & courageous Lady. Truly what Brodick deserves.
Since I love the prequel of this book, The SECRET, I enjoyed reading updates of Judith and Iain. I love the part wherein their son was involved in the plot. It was unexpected and the conclusion was heart warming. The action/mystery twist of this book was also exciting. It didn't overshadow the romances involved but added a tasty spice to it all. Overall, RANSOM was an interesting & worthy read despite some of my small complaints above. However, compared to THE SECRET, this one couldn't past as one of "Julie Garwood's Best".
Rating: 5
Summary: A MUST READ!!
Comment: "Ransom" is a wonderful book. Unlike other romance authors, Julie Garwood knows how to tell a story, instead of just writing detailed sex scenes. This book is the sequel of "The Secret" which is written about the romance between Ian and Judith, the parents of the little boy Alec who was responsible for the meeting between Gillian and Brodick.
The characters were well defined. The painful past made Gillian strong and courageous. Brodick, though a fearsome warrior, possessed a tender and gentle heart. His character was somewhat different from the description in "The Secret", but this book took place 8 years later and therefore, didn't really present itself as a problem. I love those Buchanan men, they were very protective and possessive of Gillian and I think they were real cute!
Contrary to what other viewers belief, I think that it was not the intention of the author to develop two separate love stories in this book. Make no doubt that this book was all about Brodick and Gillian. I think that the reason of the detailed description on Ramsey and Bridgid's first meeting was to lay groundwork to the treachery and deception. I believe that the mystery of Christen's identity also played an important role in the detailed description on the secondary characters. Personally, I don't really care about Ramsey and Bridgid's romance as much as Brodick and Gillian's. I think it's refreshing to read a novel in which the hero of the story knew his own intention and not 'mean'; most of the author of romance seemed to think it was necessary that heros don't know their own hearts. (No wonder Bridgid though men were stupid.)
I was surprised by the outcome of Christen and Gillian's meeting and must applaud for Garwood. Though I am sorry about the outcome, it made the story more realistic and unpredictable.
With all the treachery and deception, this book was full of wits, too. I laughed so much when I was reading the part involving the wedding. It was terribly funny and I appreciated the humor.
I strongly recommend this book to you. If you like to read love stories and do not like to be overloaded with sexual descriptions, I suggest you read the novels by Julie Garwood.
Rating: 4
Summary: I READ THIS BOOK IN ONE NIGHT!
Comment: I could not put this book down. I loved the romance and intrigue. I really missed Julie Garwood, and I think she has another winner with this one. I'm glad I got to revisit Iain and Judith, as well as the whole Maitland clan. And Brodick and Ramsey-they are to die for! Only in your fantasies can a woman admit she likes the handsome, strong, and laconic type. I was actually disappointed when the story ended because I wanted to see what happened next. How was Ramsey and Bridgid's wedding? Did Brodick build Gillian a house? I wish there were another sequel.
 |
Title: The Secret by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671744216 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: March, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
 |
Title: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671737821 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: June, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
 |
Title: The Bride by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671737791 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: April, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
 |
Title: The Wedding by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671871005 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: April, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
 |
Title: The Prize by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671702513 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: August, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
