I’ve been a die-hard Garwood fan for a long time, particularly for her historical romances. I’m pretty sure this one is my least favorite. It’s not that the story was terrible, but it was missing the hallmarks I look for in this author’s novels. The romance was slim-to-nil. They literally only kissed for the first 300+ pages. It also wasn’t as touching or humorous. It just didn’t emotionally engage me with the characters like her other books.

A good time for ready

Julie Garwood is without a doubt one of my favorite writers. She makes me feel like I actually get to know her characters and they have all been fascinating and enjoyable.

I read Shadow Music right after the Secret and Ransom. You could say these Highlanders captured my heart! I don’t know why so many people disliked this book. It was great. I read the whole book in a day. There are some differences compared to the first two. Gabrielle is her own person, not a replica of Judith or Gillian. I highly recommend this book.

I love all Julie Garwood books and this one was no different. Shadow Music was another great read that touched my heart and I could read it over again and again!!

I am an avid lover of everything Highlander. My fav of the three is The Secret. But also enjoyed Ransom very much, all the adventure was riveting! There were at least a couple battles that I enjoyed in Shadow Music. Loved the Royal Guards—their arrogant conceit matched that of the Highlanders and was quite refreshing. In Shadow Music the romance was definitely missing. If it had the yumminess of Iain and Judith of The Secret I would re-read and re-read over and over and over again. But sadly it’s a one-and-done book. PUNYIAM62

No characterization, same plot as one of her other books (Castles). I absolutely adore the bride, the wedding, and the secret, and this was just terrible in comparison.

Great

I am so glad that Julie decided to continue the stories about the Lairds. I hope that she will see how much we love them and continue their stories

Love the suspense, love the romance, love Julie garwood books,

One of the best Julie Garwood books that I have ever read!

I got over romance novels years ago, and only accidentally downloaded this one while browsing one night. I was literally falling asleep and pressed the touch screen before I could stop it. I finally got around to reading it and was captured. I wanted more. I loved Shadow Music. The story, the characters...LOVED it! Read The Secret and Ransom first, in that order.