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Ransom
- Highlands' Lairds, Book 2
- Narrated by: Susan Duerden
- Series: Highlands' Lairds, Book 2
- Length: 15 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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- Written by: Julie Garwood
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New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood has captured the hearts of millions of listeners worldwide with timeless tales of love and soaring adventure. Now, returning to the enchanting world of her classic love story “The Bride,” she brings to glorious life the passion, intrigue, and rivalry of medieval Scotland....
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great read
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one of my favorite Julie Garwood books
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Great Story, disappointing narration
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great read
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one of my favorite Julie Garwood books
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Great Story, disappointing narration
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Narrator is difficult to overlook
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It was a wonderful story
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narrator!
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Loved the story but disliked the voices for main characters
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I remain a Lyndsay Sands fan...
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Publisher's Summary
Overflowing with all of the majesty and intrigue of medieval glory days, this magnificent New York Times best seller is a captivating story of passion and loyalty, justice and honor. Beloved storyteller Julie Garwood steps back to the silver-shrouded Highlands of her classic tale The Secret - and hails the return of two unforgettable warriors: Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan.
In the dark days after the death of Richard the Lionhearted, lives and lands would fall into upheaval at the hands of a power-hungry British ruler and his violent minions. One victim of the scourge is innocent Gillian, who is a mere child when the cruel and ambitious Baron Alford slaughters her father and tears her family apart. Alford, determined to recover a jeweled box for the despotic King John, is furious when the precious treasure slips through his fingers - only to be lost for more than a decade.
Now a beautiful young woman, Gillian finds the key to resolving her past in handsome Scottish chieftains Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan. With the cunning and courage of the daring Scotsmen, and with the friendship of a new ally, Bridgid KirkConnell, Gillian at last fights the unscrupulous Baron Alford, laying claim to her home, her family, and her father's reputation. But in the presence of the mighty warriors, Gillian and Bridgid discover that desire can be a weapon of conquest...betrayal can slay trust in a heartbeat...and the greatest risk of all is surrender - to the deep emotions of unexpected love.
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- Kim Perrin 😷
- 2022-06-02
Will always love ❤ this book/ series
Have read this BOOK 📖 many times.
LOVE THIS AUTHOR AS WELL.
WOULD LOVE❤💖 to hear more from this series.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-10-24
Enjoyable
I would definitely recommend this book but I must add that GIllyanne tends to get a bit annoying with her unbelievable stubbornness! Though I appreciate a strong female character…she was borderline immature at times, but in the end her stubbornness made sense lol
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- Andrea
- 2021-09-07
Can childhood memories lead to danger & love ❤️
A delicious Medieval read , the second in Julie Garwood’s Highland Laird series. A listen that begs you to continue listening until the hours fly by and you become emerged in a exciting adventures.
The nightmares, trials and dreams of a young child ,during the dark days of King John’s reign after her brutal death of her father, lead the listener on the trail of ; a lost sister , an Uncle in Peril and a mysterious royal jewelry box ….A decade later Gillian remembers little of the night that death and theft came calling . But she must solve the riddles to the clues.
Her nefarious enemy, Baron Alford , gives her an ultimatum that of her beloved Uncle’s life or find King John’s mysterious jewelry box . Her aide in this quest before her is none other than a stolen child of a Scottish Laird seeking his own way back home . This delightful journey sees Gillian and Alec receiving aid from old friends to two handsome Lairds along the way . Will Gillian meet Baron Alford’s terms ? Will young Alec get Home ? Will Gillian find Love ❤️?
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-04-29
Very enjoyable!
I’ve listened to quite a few of Garwood’s audiobooks and this was one of the best! They can be hit or miss as the premises are more or less the same, but this one was amusing with the right amount of tension. Loved the historical aspects of it too!
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- Kat
- 2020-10-02
Great Story that could use one improvement
The story is great but having a woman reading the men’s dialogue is very distracting and really takes away from the story.
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- Rhonda F.
- 2020-03-30
Wonderful Escape
The narrators make the story even better! You can feel why and what each character sees in the other
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-03-23
rough and gruff but full of love
I enjoyed the story very much. And she was right men can be so dense. never saying what they really want.
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- Heather Bravo
- 2017-12-28
Twists and turns, fantastic
Enjoyed it even more than the first in the series. I am thinking I would listen to just about anything narrated by Susan Duerden. On to the 3rd in the series, am a little disappointed that Susan Duerden is not narrating the 3rd one, will let you know how it is.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2017-11-20
loved it
I have always loved Julie Garwood. The narrator did an amazing job. I loved it.
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- 🌸DARA
- 2013-05-06
Love the Highlands' Lairds
This book was romantic, funny, adventurous, and unpredictable. It was a joy to listen to. I liked the first book "The Secret" but thought this second book was even better.
Gillian and Brodrick are definitely two opposites that attract. They are two strong willed people that have some very funny conversations. I absolutely loved one of the conversations after the marriage. I don't want to give anything away but after they marry and she gets mad and says "I was married on a horse" I couldn't breathe - I was laughing too hard!
The narrator did an excellent job. As with the first book there are some people who didn't like the narration but I thought it was great. She did each character with a different voice and that's not easy. Some people complained she whispered a lot. As far as I heard she only whispered when the book said "he/she whispered"
I'm glad I listened to this one.....I loved it!!
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- Soma
- 2015-02-23
The ultimate page turner
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Skillfully paced, multifaceted characters, gripping adventure, breathtaking setting, and stunning romance. Susan Duerden does a fantastic job narrating. As a British woman, she seems to have an innate knack for imitating the Scottish brogue.
I continually noticed Garwood’s skill in pacing. Never was there a dull moment. When one exciting thing ended, another was starting. After the 2.5 hour mark, I was having trouble pausing the audiobook - I was totally hooked. The descriptive writing made me feel like I was dropped into medieval Scotland, and the day after I finished the audiobook, I found myself wishing I could go back.
The characters were another strong point for me. The two leads, I’ve decided, are one of my favorite romance couples of all time. Gillian was a brave young woman with strong convictions. She never forgot the horrors she experienced as a young girl, and instead of becoming timid and weak (like her sister), she grew to be bold, fighting to rectify what was done to her and her family. Brodick is your typical alpha male - arrogant, rough-edged, possessive - but with a righteous nature. His character is well-suited to Gillian (she doesn’t need to be coddled, but at the same time she appreciates his protectiveness).
I thought it would be useful to discuss why I preferred Ransom to its predecessor (The Secret). Not to say I didn’t love The Secret and that it isn't worth buying, but The Secret was more strictly a love story, and much more light hearted. Ransom was a love story filled with adventure, danger, injustice, and harrowing journeys. There were kidnappings, deadly battles, family tragedy, cruel villains, assassination attempts, a brush with English royalty, and even a mysterious treasure. The historical detail (about both England and Scotland) was a fascinating touch. When comparing the two books, because The Secret was less of an emotional roller coaster. The love story between Brodick and Gillian was a tumultuous journey. The passion between them was edgier, rougher, and more demanding - which is a plus for me. Because of Gillian’s past and therefore her tough attitude, she seemed, to me, a bolder, more passionate lover than Judith from The Secret. Not to say Gillian is prickly and cold - she and Judith both exhibited emotional warmth and a need to nurture that was wonderfully feminine. Even though the content in Ransom was often dark, Garwood's trademark humor managed to seep in, too. So it really depends on what kind of love story you are drawn to, but if you like more of an action/adventure/suspense, then I think you’ll prefer Ransom’s tempestuous plot. Listen to them both though - Garwood is fantastic! One of my new favorite writers.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2013-05-16
Excellent Writing and Narration
I absolutely love Julie Garwood's characters and story telling. The women in this historical romance genre are always demure but strong. This book is similar and not as good as The Secret but still an amazing listen. Again I will comment on how much I love Susan Duerden's narration. Although it's a matter of personal taste as one reviewer didn't like her voices, I think they are absolutely amazing. She bring's Julie Garwood's words to life!
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- Majestic Moose
- 2014-04-22
Another Great Book in a Great Series by Ms Garwood
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This book was a pleasure to read. It had all the characteristics I love in a book: romance, adventures into a new beginning, discovering a whole new life with new people and new everything! I love the author’s ability to take you to another time and place. It definitely keeps me occupied during my two hour commute (each way) to and from work.The narration was… well, you just have to get used to it. The story was too enjoyable to get stuck on the narration. Though Susan Duerden was alright with the female voices, the male voices were grating to my ears. All the men sound the same and the women almost child-like. Despite that, you’ll hardly notice it once you are well into the book and have gotten used to it.I read this book years ago and wanted to relive the story with the audiobook and I’m glad I bought it. I would recommend it to a friend or family. It is definitely worth a credit!
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- Michelle
- 2013-04-03
PART 2 =LOVE!!
Loved, loved, loved it! While the romance portion of the story is slow to start, the background information and plot development is well worth the wait.
I will say that I agree the phrase "you know what" spoken by the small child becomes grating, however, if you have children...this is true to life and I believe intentional on the authors part. The secondary romance between Ramsey and Brigid could have gone into a bit more detail for me. I feel that they had great potential as a side story. I loved Brodick in the first novel, and Ms. Garwood stays true to his character in Ransom.
Again in this novel, Susan Duerden's voice is an adjustment for some of the characters. It is not bad, just different. If you were able to enjoy the first novel, I feel her performance is better in this one. Again, if you can't get through the sample...don't BUY the book and then complain about the narration!
Worth a credit if you are a Garwood fan!
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- Kindle Customer
- 2017-05-19
Horrid narration
The absolute worst narration I've ever tried to listen to. Read in breathy, overly dramatic, hammy monotone. What a terrible disservice to Garwood fans.
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- Sheila
- 2013-11-27
Completely Enjoyable
If you could sum up Ransom in three words, what would they be?
Unlikely Romance and Humor
What did you like best about this story?
While introducing a new heroine, the story revisits many of the characters from the prior novel _The Secret_, which is extremely engaging. It offered the chance to see Judith and Ian's outcomes while the exploits of Gillian and Brodick unfold.
It is not serious literature, but ever so diverting!
What about Susan Duerden’s performance did you like?
Her performance was quite solid and the pacing was on target.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Garwood is known for staging quirky weddings. The marriage of Gillian and Brodick equals or exceeds her standards for humor.
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Having a stressful job makes me so appreciate books that offer a bit of escapism, a bit of historical perspective, and a bit of humor. These are trademarks of Garwood historicals.
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- I like to shop
- 2018-02-17
Instantly captivating!!
Instantly captivating is no exaggeration. Rare is it that a book absolutely grabs me right off the bat, it usually takes a couple chapters, but this one... This one genuinely grabbed me right away, and kept me through the entire thing. I love Julie Garwood but this is my favorite of all of her books thus far.
There were so many facets to the story and the attention to detail was absolutely wonderful. The way she wrote it was at a pace where we could enjoy life with the characters, not just rush through the story. I loved getting to know the secondary characters and the stories that went along with them. There were a couple things in the book that were fairly predictable, but there were actually a few really good surprises. And oh my gosh, little Alec... loved that kid! Lol
The narrator did a decent job, though there were a few characters voices that we’re pretty funny. I guess a person can only come up with so many different voice variations for people and some of them are just super silly. For the most part, though, she did a fine job.
This was, for me, absolutely without question, worth the credit.
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- Ya Book Girl
- 2017-06-15
LOVED IT. NARRATION WAS EXTRAORDINARY!!!
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I love these types of books and I was pleasantly surprised at how delightful this one was. Though I like'em dirty I think think this book did enough to make me say Ummmmm. I liked it and don't have any complaints. Worth the credit
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- Kay
- 2014-07-26
Love most of the story!
The story of Brodick and Gillian is terrific, typical Julie Garwood. A great highlander love story. This is the Second time I've listened to the book and I continue to feel gypped because Ramsey and Bridgid KirkConnell, should have a story of their own. I am still scratching my head as to why their story is inadequately combined with this one. C'est la vie, still completely worth the credit, I'm just always wanting more from Julie Garwood.
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