The Secret
Jul 2011 · Penguin
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A beautiful English lady falls for a Scottish highlander in this delightful historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood.
Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from 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, however, 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 any 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!
Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from 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, however, 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 any 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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4.5
342 reviews
Jeana
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4 April 2015
I've read & reread this book, MANY times . All of her books r on my do not touch shelve. Ms. Garwood has made me laugh and cry. She's my favorite writer.
23 people found this review helpful
Deborah Junker
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16 December 2023
I have gone through the hardback and several softback of this book. It is my favorite. I also like that the clans she mentions are real clans. I am from the Weir clan.
Suzannah Clark
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8 April 2019
The Secret is book 1 in The Highland Lairds Series by Julie Garwood. What a magnificent book! I have read it over and over again and I am never disappointed. It has wonderful romance and a lot of witty humor. Judith is a hilarious heroine. I also enjoyed the camaraderie of the Highland warriors who escort her from England to Scotland. Ian Maitland is truly one hot Highlander. Hubba hubba! I am thoroughly enjoying this series. I wish Garwood would write more historical romances.
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About the author
Julie Garwood is among the most critically acclaimed—and popular—romance authors around, published in thirty-two languages worldwide with forty million copies of her books in print. She is the author of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Fast Track, Hotshot, Sweet Talk, The Ideal Man, Sizzle, Fire and Ice, Shadow Music, and Shadow Dance.
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