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Summary: One of those, edge-of-your-chair, can't-put-down, books...
Review: Julie Garwood is one of my all time FAVORITE authors EVER. Her books are always hilarious with witty characters and plots to die for. This book captures a reader and brings them into a totally new world of courage, love, and betrayal. One minute there will be a page that will have you laughing so hard there are tears running down your face, and the next, you will be crying with tears running down your face because of some evil deed. Gillian is an amazing person to carry around the secret, and knowledge that she has for her whole life, in addition to whitnessing the massacre of her family. Brodick is the perfect guy for Gillian because he is too stubborn to let her do anything that might hurt her, and he is caring to a fault. All in all, this book was my first Julie Garwood book and i love it because , I've been fascinated with 13th-century England and Scotland ever since. It deserves MORE than five stars, and is a must read for anyone interested in old England and Scotland.
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Summary: A wonderful story!
Review: Having read most of Julie Garwood's books, this is by far one of my favorites (I'd also recommend the Wedding). It is a highly suspenseful story with many twists that will hold you enthralled in it's grasp! The characters are strongly developed and it was a very good read.
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Summary: cheekyface
Review: I am a great fan of Julie Garwood and like all her other books-EXCEPT THIS ONE! This book made me really ANGRY.
The heroine Gillian did not have any backbone at all. How could she not know that she was getting married, for God's sake????
And the hero Brodick did push her around a lot, did not value her opinions. Did not even ask her if she wants to marry him! Now that is stretching things a little too far.
But to be fair, the plot of the book was really good. And this book did not stop me from reading Garwood's other books.
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Summary: This book deserves more then 5 stars
Review: THE BEST YET!
Julie is the best when it comes to Highland Love stories. Couldn't put this book down.
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Summary: Scottish Laird Meets English Lady
Review: Ransom is a beautiful, epic story about a young English woman's quest to save her uncle, and at the same time three Scottish Laird's journey to take revenge on an evil Baron who has threatened them all. Ransom is also about the developing relationships between Gillian and Brodick Buchanan and Brigid and Ramsey Sinclair. Some reviewers have mentioned that they felt Ramsey and Brigid deserved more time or that they should have had a separate book. They have also commented that Brodick and Gillian were not so interesting. I don't normally comment on other reviews - we all have a right to our opinions after all! - but in this case I just had to respond, as I couldn't disagree more. Gillian and Brodick are a wonderful couple; Gillian is clever and smart as well as beautiful and brave, and Brodick is confident, protective, sexy and brave too. What I loved was that he always had respect for Gillian's abilities unlike many alpha heroes, even when Gillian doubted herself he always reassured her. He even defended her skills to other people rather than belittling her or treating her badly as heroes in other historicals are prone to do with alarming regularity. Gillian and Brodick in my opinion deserve the extra time - although Brigid and Ramsey were great too - because they were much less conventional than the other couple, which made their story even more engrossing. Their dialogue was electric and it was clear to me that they belonged together - no one else would have been quite right for them. Overall Ransom was fantastic and included all the elements I love in a romantic novel. I would caution readers that Brodick and Gillian don't meet up right away, I think it's a hundred pages in, but as the book is 450 pages+ this doesn't matter as the two are together almost continuously after that point so there is plenty of time for their relationship to develop. Read this if you like Scottish Laird meets English Lady stories that are charming, funny and above all romantic. I have a feeling this novel is just what you're looking for. JoAnne
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Summary: VERY ROMANTIC!!
Review: Wow! What a great read! I couldn't put this book down. I loved it! I even got my husband to read parts of it.... I love all of Judy's books - but my favorites have to be the ones about the Scottish Lards! Brodrick is also a character in 2 other books (I believe). Gillian's character was bought out and well written. It showed her past and set the book up for a the great ending! Brodrick is a strong Scottish Lard of the Buchanans - who are barbarians... even the women..... Gillian has to learn to accept Brodrick and his people. Brodrick doesn't think that Gillian can live among his people. He doesn't belive she's strong enough - emotionally or physically but he loves her anyway.
This book has it all - heart, comedy, denial, suspense, mystery, loyalty, and love. Great great book!!! It's a must read.
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Summary: LOVED IT
Review: I loved this book and can't relate to anyone that thinks this book lacked depth. Garwood focused on the characters as always. You see lots of dialogue and thought. Brodick is absolutely breathtakingly powerful. Gillian is brave yet innocent. I loved Alec (Maitland). I appreciated that Julie took time to develop the story rather than cramming everything into 300 pages.
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Summary: You won't be able to put it down!!!
Review: I absolutely LOVE this book. It is my favorite JG book!! I love those Buchanan men, they are so sexy and so funny!! Gillian is such a courageous woman and she is definitely the perfect match for grumpy Brodick. They make such a cute couple!! Ramsey and Bridgid definitely need a story of their own!! Christen pisses me off and I can't believe she would treat Gillian that way. Ugh!! Gillian has suffered so much and for Christen to not want to have anything to do with her was heartbreaking. This book has it all, suspense, comedy, romance...etc I love Julie Garwood and wish she would write more historical novels!!
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Summary: BEAUTIFUL
Review: MY GOSH I THINK THIS WAS PROBABLY THE BEST OF JULIE GARWOOD....PERFECT SPIN OFF OF THE SECRET...A MUST MUST HAVE!!
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Summary: Julie Garwood will blow your mind.
Review: Having just finished "Gentle Warrior," which was a disappointment, I was eager to recapture the Garwood magic with one of her most popular books--"Ransom." I was not disappointed. I read the 500+ pages on this book in a single sitting and could not bear to be torn away from Ms. Garwood's wonderful characters for even a second. I never read "The Secret," but did not feel like I missed out by reading this book first. "Ransom" is one of Julie Garwood's best writings as it is laced with all the elements that make her such a great writer--a courageous heroine, a handsome giant of a hero (with a gentle heart), characters we want to hold close to our hearts, a love that fills your eyes with tears, and an adventure you feel grateful to be part of. Brodick Buchanan finds himself as champion and protector of Gillian, whose life has been painful and difficult, and he knows almost immediately that he will never let her go. Their love story develops quickly and intensely. The moments they share are written so beautifully that you can feel the love between them. Both characters are intelligent and kind, complimenting each other's personalities to perfection, and you want to hold them both close to your heart. Gillian is sweet, kind and noble, but also brave, strong, and so pure of heart. Brodick is the stereotypical warrior, but his demeanor gentles when he meets Gillian. Like he says at some point in the book, the "mere wisp of a woman" changed his life forever. Read this book. It's beautiful. It will make you laugh and cry and celebrate love. Brodick and Gillian are a treat to get to know. Make them your friends.
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