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The Secret

Julie Garwood (2011-07-05)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages280 (Standard (250-400))
SeriesHighlands' Lairds #
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeceptionFamily Secrets

Positive tags

Slow BurnFound FamilyHappy EndingSwoonyHealing Arc

Tropes

Enemies to LoversHistorical RomanceAlpha HeroFish out of WaterClass DifferenceForbidden LoveProtective HeroSecret IdentityOpposites AttractGrumpy Sunshine

Themes

Love vs DutyIdentityCultural ClashFamily SecretsLoyaltySelf-DiscoveryBelonging

Synopsis

A beautiful English lady falls for a Scottish highlander in this delightful historical romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. 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!

Tags

Scottish HistoricalHighlander RomanceEnglish Regency EraClan Dynamics