Ransom

Ransom is the 2nd book of the Highlands’ Lairds series, authored by Julie Garwood. It is a historical and romance fiction tale overflowing with intrigue and majesty of the medieval glory days.

Garwood has more than 36 million copies of her books in print all over the world. Numerous books of hers have been New York Times bestsellers. Her book Wired landed at #2 on the NYT bestseller list. Besides that, she has more than twenty-seven romance books spanning from historical to suspense subgenres. She also has written A Girl Named Summer, a novel for young girls.

The narration of this audiobook has been performed by Susan Duerden. She has a natural knack for imitating the Scottish brogue that brings out the novel in unique ways. Her pace is appropriate and it is an overall joyous experience.

Once again, the two unforgettable warriors – Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan return to the scene. It is the dark days after the death of Richard the Lionhearted. In such a time, the lives and lands would fall into upheaval at the hands of the British ruler and his unforgiving minions.

One victim turned out to be innocent Gillian. She was just a mere child when the ambitious and cruel Baron Alford slaughtered her father. Their family was left torn apart after that. Alford was determined to recover a jeweled box for King John; however, the treasure slipped out of his hands and was lost for more than a decade.

This novel is a captivating depiction of loyalty, honor, passion, and justice. It is a funny, romantic, adventurous, and unpredictable story. The setting is breathtaking and the romance is stunning, there isn’t anything missing for lovers of historical romance books.