Shadow Music: A Novel

I love Julie garwoods romance books have almost all of them. When I saw this one my heart skipped a beat, something I missed? Well it didn't take me long to have my nose buried in the book and forgetting everything else 10 pm turned Into 3 am in nothing flat. Her characters have true grit, personalities, and heart. Her story lines are believable and they pull you in. Your running for your life right along with her characters, you feel the lash as it strikes skin repeatedly, the kiss and the hunger that devours. Great writer, can't wait til the next one

A classic love tale with some predictable parts but also subtle clues to other aspects of the novel.

Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, is prized for her exquisite beauty, the daughter of one of England's most influential barons, Gabrielle is also a perfect bargaining chip for a king who needs peace in the Highlands: King John has arranged Gabrielle's marriage to a good and gentle laird. But this marriage will never take place. Princess Gabriel of St. Biel is all set to be married, when her split-second decision to come to someone's aid suddenly throws the country into all-out war. Betrothed to a stranger by King John, Gabrielle, the last of her royal line, is in possession of a powerful secret that could plunge the entire highland Scottish kingdom into anarchy, while her growing love for Colm MacHugh, a fearsome and powerful warrior, could cost her everything, as hidden enemies threaten to destroy them both. For Gabrielle, everything changes in one last burst of freedom-when she and her guards come upon a scene of unimaginable cruelty. With one shot from her bow and arrow, Gabrielle takes a life, saves a life, and begins a war. No one writes historicals like Julie Garwood. This is an exciting and reviting tale with her trade mark wonderful herione and brooding hero. True Colm MacHugh could have been a little more enamoured of Gabrielle from the first. However it's soon clear how strong is his devotion. Would have liked to seen resolution to the story with Joan as it seemed prominent but fizzled. The book was charming and lovely to read from start to finish. Thank you Julie for bring back your historicals, always on my keeper shelves.

I've never read a book by Garwood and wanted to give it a try. Personally, I loved the book. Maybe if I'd read the book instead of listening to the audio, there would have been dry spots. I can only guess though. I found the story engaging enough to forget about exercising and that says a lot!

I now remember why i love her so much. I hate the cover so i waited a long time to read it. I'm sorry i waited so long.

I am so grateful Ms. Garwood had returned to writing the old fashioned romance. This is a great story and I can't wait for more.