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The Secret

by Julie Garwood

A Highland journey shaped by loyalty, family, and love

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A Highland journey shaped by loyalty, family, and love

Judith Hampton travels from England to the Scottish Highlands to support a childhood friend during childbirth—and to meet the father she has never known. Her escort, Iain Maitland, is a clan laird whose authority and customs meet Judith’s proud independence in a clash that develops into romance. The family secret tied to her father gives their growing bond wider stakes, connecting private loyalties with the trust of Iain’s clan. Set within a historical Scottish romance framework, the story brings courtship, cultural differences, and questions of family belonging together.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking a historical romance set in the Scottish Highlands.
  • Readers interested in romances built around clashing customs and personalities.
  • Readers who enjoy family secrets alongside a central love story.

Themes

Romance and courtshipFamily secrets and belongingLoyalty and trustCultural differences

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Book overview

One of Forbes's 30 Best Romance Novels of All Time!

Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from 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, however, 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 reveled 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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