Ransom

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Summary: A must-have for the historical romance reader
Review: Ransom is the best book written by Julie Garwood. Ever. The book featured everything a good historical romance novel needs to keep the reader enthralled. The plot was exciting. The pacing of events was perfect. I almost felt like I was watching a movie. I wasn't even aware of turning the pages as I became more and more engrossed in what was taking place. All of the characters were well-rounded. Heroic, but human, strong, but flexible, etc. They seemed like real people. A touch of humor could only make this recipe for romance a masterpiece. Throw this in your shopping cart and whip up some today, you'll be thrilled with the results!

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Summary: Endearing Characters
Review: I always enjoy Julie Garwood's books. Ransom has an evil baron who murdered the heroine's father before her eyes years ago and now holds her captive until forcing her to do his bidding. Learning he's involved with a clan traitor and had a child kidnapped, she bravely saves the boy at great cost to herself. She and the boy reach the Highlands. As a sure way to bring his warrior protector, she calls herself the bride of the Buchanan; a daunting, fierce giant of a Laird whom all fear. She's like no other woman he's met. She has to save her uncle from the evil baron by finding her sister who has hidden safely in the Highlands thus far and outwit the baron. Ramsey's and Bridget's story could have been given more time but a great read. It stands on my keeper shelf.

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Summary: I loved it!
Review: I absolutely love the way Julie Garwood writes and have been waiting a long time for a new book! It seems whenever I am reading one of her stories, I just can't put the book down! This one is no different! I loved the story and rate it right up there with The Wedding as one of my all-time favorites! The romance between Brodick and Gillian was so tender, and the fighting so fierce that the two parts complemented one another! I can hardly wait for the next one!

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Summary: A Let Down To much like all of her others
Review: I was looking forward to reading another great book by Julie Garwood, what I got was a book that had flat characters and didn't make me feel anything the way her other books have. Maybe if I hadn't read her other books and hadn't expected so much of this new one I would have liked the book better. The bottom line is I am sick of all of her heriones getting lost and having no sense of direction. And if one more wrings her hands together I think I'll scream! Miss Garwood needs to start to give her heros and heriones new personalities and stop having them all share the same traits and act alike. The only reason I did not give it one star was because the story was there, but the characters were not.

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Summary: Wonderful Romance Novel!
Review: Ransom was a great Julie Garwood book. I just purchased the book a couple of days ago and started to reading it! That plot was amazing and I just loved how Julie Garwood used previous characters from "The Secret".It was entertaining and a great read. Too bad, she didn't concentrate on Ramsey's and Bridget's love story as much as Brodrick's and Gillian's love story. If you loved "The Secret",you must read this book! The book is worth to buy. You just want to read it again and again.

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Summary: FINALLY!
Review: I must admit, it's been a while since Ms. Garwood has written a really and truly good story. The characters were well-developed and the plot just complicated enough so as not to be predictably boring. She was my first and, still is, my favorite romance author. This one I just COULD NOT put down! I finished it in a day! for anyone who loves historicals, this one is definitely a must read! :)

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Summary: A Must Read!
Review: I truly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down until I finished it. I was sorry it ended and I hope Garwood writes a sequel -- possibly with Ramsey as the main character. The relationship between Brodick and Gillian is so touching and I also enjoyed the love that little Alec had for Gillian. This is a definite keeper and I will probably read it again in a few months.

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Summary: Garwood keeps getting better!
Review: I love her books and this one was no exception. Garwood takes you right to the heart of the story and it is impossible to put the book down. I can Ransom over and over, it is her best book yet. I am eagerly anticipating her next novel and I highly recommend her books for ALL romance readers!

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: This was a really good book. I cried on parts and laughed in others. This one is a keeper. I've read all of Ms.Garwood books and they just keep getting better. I look forward to the next one!

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Summary: Another good read
Review: Julie Garwood never disappoints. Lock the door, take the phone off the hook and just enjoy. This is definitely a keeper, you will read it again and again and again. Brodick and Gillian are wonderful characters and the marriage scene (or when she finds out they are married) is a real laugh - something a little bit different. It was also wonderful to return to the Scottish Highlands and find out what happened to Judith and Ian from The Secret.Keep it up Julie!