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Summary: Best Romance Ever!
Review: In my opinion, this is [possibly] the best romance ever written. This is Julie Garwood's best work by far, and I've lost count of how many times I've read it! This is a book you'll fall in love with, even if you're not a big romance reader. The historical setting of the book is beautiful, as well as the characters and their fates! I definitely recommend this book. :-)
Rating: 
Summary: It's alright
Review: I think Garwood did a better job here than in the Secret...INTRODUCTION WITH PROLOGUE: I thought it started off pretty good. IT begun with a tragedy and a promise of vengeance. I like Gillian's character and I think she is the best Garwood heroine. She had endured a lot of hardships and I find myself symphatizing with her. Garwood has perfectly molded a courageous and brave heroine, though she's oblivious with her strengths. I also think Alec is adorable with his you-know-what questions. I met Brodick in the Secret, and I like him better than Iain. THE MIDDLE: I was almost impress with this novel...but when I got into the middle, it slid off into the usual Garwood pattern...Gillian and Bridgid turned into "Judith" and "Frances Catherine" Father Laggan was hilarious. The mystery of the traitor's identity kept the novel from going downhill altogether. THE ENDING: Here, it started to climb up again. Garwood has brought back the adventure and excitement that was lost in the middle part. The ending, thank god, is not cheesy. I thought it was funny and just right. All in all, this is a good book which is worth reading. I hoped that Garwood has written a better prequel than the Secret.
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