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The Secret (Highlands’ Lairds #1)

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Romance Historical Fiction Fiction

by Julie Garwood

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4.26 (32.1K ratings)
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description 379 pages

The Secret by Julie Garwood holds a highly rated rating of 4.26 out of 5, based on 32.1K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 379 pages.

About The Secret

Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud, as purposeful as she was loyal. The dear Scottish friend of her 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 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 revelled 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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Author Julie Garwood
Published 1992
Pages 379
Genres Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 4.26 / 5.00
Total Ratings 32,089

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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32.1K ratings
With a rating of 4.26, The Secret is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.00, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Secret?

The Secret is categorized as Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is The Secret worth reading?

Based on 32.1K reader ratings, The Secret has an average score of 4.26 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Secret?

The Secret has 379 pages.

Who wrote The Secret?

The Secret was written by Julie Garwood. It was first published in 1992.

What is the ISBN for The Secret?

The ISBN-13 for The Secret is 9780671744210.0.

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