The Secret by Julie Garwood—Historical Romance Review
Updated: Sep 2
Julie Garwood's The Secret is a classic Highland historical romance filled with strong characters, spirited dialogue, family loyalty, and plenty of chemistry. The first book in the Highlands' Lairds series, it pairs Judith Hampton, an Englishwoman traveling to Scotland to meet the father she has never known, with Iain Maitland, the powerful laird sent to escort her.
It's a story of clashing cultures, strong wills, unexpected tenderness, and a love that develops amid family secrets and danger. For readers who enjoy Highland romance, it's easy to see why this book has become such a well-loved favorite.
A Reader's Opinion
Call me a sucker for a Highland romance because I love Julie Garwood's, The Secret. Iain and Judith are a wonderful pair. Two strong individuals with their own worries, ideas, and passions come together with great dialogue and sigh-worthy passion. Garwood breaks some so-called writing rules in a few of her earlier books, but I don't pay attention to them because I love the book. It's a feel-good story with a well-worn spine because it's been read numerous times. This is a highly recommended book for anyone who loves historical Highland romance.
Series: Highlands' Lairds, Book One
Genre: Highlander/Scottish Romance; Historical Romance
Author: Julie Garwood
Publisher: Pocket Books
Format Read: Mass Market Paperback
Source: Reviewer's personal library
Reviewed by: MK McClintock
Rating: 5 Stars
Content Rating: 5 Hearts
About the Book
Judith Hampton travels from England to the Scottish Highlands to be with her childhood friend during the birth of her first child and to finally meet the father she has never known. Her escort is Iain Maitland, a powerful Highland laird whose fierce reputation does little to prepare him for Judith's independent spirit.
As Judith becomes part of Iain's world, their initial clashes give way to attraction and affection. But family secrets and threats to the Maitland clan put their growing relationship to the test.
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