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Title: The Secret by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671744216 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: March, 1997 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.78
Rating: 5
Summary: A definite MUST for your 'Re-Read' Shelf!
Comment: I know I have one, and this book is definitely in the top tier. There are some books by romance authors that you can just go and read over and over again, and I find that this is one of the best.
The story starts out charming and doesn't stop there. You're introduced to two little girls -- Judith and Frances Catherine, who should not be friends -- because one is English and one is Scottish. Of course, that never stopped anybody! They become best friends and maintain this bond through the years.
Fast forward a bit and Scottish Frances Catherine is expecting her first baby, and wants English Judith to be at her side. The laird, Iain Maitland, figures that Judith will say no to this request, and takes 3 of his men to go get her. To everyone's surprise, Judith is not only ready, but she's practically begging to be taken away from her abusive household.
Along the way, Iain and Judith fall in love, and the Secret of Judith's past threatens to tear them apart for all time. Of course, it won't because this is a romance novel, but there is still a lot of mystery and conflict surrounding the refreshingly innocent Judith.
There is a ton of humor in this book -- you will laugh over what the Scottish men say when they discuss Judith. You'll laugh over Judith's actions as she worries herself into a panic. I laughed my head off at the beginning of the book, with the strange friendship between Frances Catherine and Judith. It is obvious that Julie Garwood has a love for life and loves to laugh -- it is inherent through her books.
I cannot stress how much I love this book! Judith is very innocent and stubborn, and has had a hard life. You'll find yourself really cheering for her as the story goes by, and wanting everything to work out for her. She charms everyone she runs into (and charms the reader as well) Frances Catherine is a gem and I found that Iain was very easy to fall in love with. This is a story where all the characters are perfect, and fun to read about. No long, extended arguments, no long, extended seperations, none of the things that normally drive me nuts in a romance book -- Julie Garwood has made 'The Secret' into romantic perfection.
Rating: 4
Summary: Very entertaining Scottish/English romance
Comment: Julie Garwood has a way of drawing in you in to her story -on the first page or so, I was already hooked. The first half of "The Secret" was so engrossing that I stayed up into the wee hours of the night to keep reading, only stopping when I could no longer keep my eyes open. The basic plot is (Scottish Laird)Iain, has gone to fetch (half English/half-Socttish) Judith from England so she can be present for the birth of her best friend's child (and Iain's sister-in-law), Frances Catherine. Along the journey, our hero and heroine rather quickly develop an attraction, portrayed very convincingly by the author. By the time they arrive at the Maitland holdings, Iain has decided to wed Judith, even if she doesn't realize this yet. Of course - there are several "secrets" that cause problems for the couple and their friends. There are many humorous moments that had me laughing out loud, and just as many tender,romantic moments. Unfortunately, while this was still a very good, fun read, I felt that things tended to get very crazy towards the last quarter of the book - silly complications and plot twists that interfered with the flow of the story. I could have done without the entire chunk of discussions about "Sunday" holidays for women, for example. There is a return to the humor and more imprtantly - the plot- at the very end and everything gets tied up quite nicely. Worth reading, just not a keeper for me.
Rating: 5
Summary: This book was FANTASTIC!!!
Comment: The Secret was the first Historical Romance I ever read. I loved it so much that I read it 13 times!! I have a friend who is legally blind and when I told her about the book, she asked me to read it to her over the phone since I didn't live close to her. She absolutely loved it also and had me read it to her over and over again. We both fell absolutely head over heels in love with Iain, he was and still is our perfect dream man.
This is one book that can not be put down once you pick it up no matter what time of night it is. I saw many a sunrise because I was so engrossed in the story from the first reading to the 13th. I have let other people borrow my book and everyone came back with the same feeling as I had about this wonderful story--happy and wishing that todays men were as wonderful as Iain is--considerate and loving, strong and soft.
I keep looking for a sequel to The Secret. I hope Julie Garwood writes one soon. Every one of her books have made me laugh and cry and left me hoping fo
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Title: The Bride by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671737791 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: April, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671737821 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: June, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Prize by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671702513 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: August, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Ransom by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671003364 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: November, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood ISBN: 0671737805 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: March, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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