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    Falon Rosemount, MN, United States 03-15-13
    Falon Rosemount, MN, United States 03-15-13 Member Since 2012
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    "This Lass loves the book"
    What made the experience of listening to The Secret the most enjoyable?

    The narrator did an excellent job, I was never lost on who was talking.


    What did you like best about this story?

    It was a great story line. Best friends that are suppose to hate each other because of heritage of one being English and the other Scottish, but they remain forever friends and Judith makes journey to Scotland for her friends sake and must win over the clan from their prejudice of her being English.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I loved the whole story, it was all great.


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    Mona Denison, TX, United States 03-12-13
    Mona Denison, TX, United States 03-12-13 Member Since 2011
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    "One to be enjoyed"

    I enjoyed this book by Julie Garwood. Each character was distinct and the friendship between Judith and Francis was true and lasting. I truly enjoyed the fact that this story didn't play out the way so many authors are doing, and that's to have the quiet, I'm not gonna say how I really feel concept, where the reader (ME) wants to through the book across the room out of irritation of stupidity!! I hope authors are realizing that most of us are just not that stupid. After all, if you have something to say, don't spend pages worth of the book deciding why you shouldn't. Egads. Anyway, enough of my rambling. This book didn't have all that. A bit, but not too much. Over all it was a very good listen and I enjoyed the narration just fine. In fact the narrator does a wonderful job giving each character a distinct voice.
    Worth the Credit!

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    P. Hanson Sacramento, CA 02-25-13
    P. Hanson Sacramento, CA 02-25-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Awesome story and great performance!"
    If you could sum up The Secret in three words, what would they be?

    Romantic, Sassy, Engaging.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I love a spirited woman and Judith was beautifully developed with a nice blend of compassion, spirit, and humility. I also enjoyed the humor in the story - many times I laughed out loud! I really loved all the charaters - Ian was strong but tender and so respectful.


    Have you listened to any of Susan Duerden’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I haven't listened to her before but I totally enjoyed listening to her and definately look forward to listening to her again.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Definately made me laugh and when I had to put the book on pause, I couldn't wait until the time I could begin to listen again.


    Any additional comments?

    I really enjoyed this story - my first Julie Garwood book but won't be my last. She writes a great book. I loved the charaters, the romance was very sweet and perfectly (and respectfully) graphic. The narrator only added to the story making it very enjoyable - I didn't want it to end. I wish the next book was avaliable "Ransom" and read by the same narrator!

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    Mandy Tirrell Alexandria, LA USA 02-25-13
    Mandy Tirrell Alexandria, LA USA 02-25-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Classic Love!!"
    If you could sum up The Secret in three words, what would they be?

    Enchanting, Thrilling, Classical


    What did you like best about this story?

    The amzing whit of it all. How Ian and Judy just kept pushing eachothers buttons.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When they stopped at Isabelle's parents house and Judy gave Brodick a good piece of her mind.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes I could sit there all day and listen.


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    Janice san jose, CA, United States 02-25-13
    Janice san jose, CA, United States 02-25-13 Member Since 2013
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    "fun listen"

    although typical of a romance novel, this book was enjoyable to listen to. The narrator kept the story moving along along. I enjoyed the banter between the main characters.

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    anna United States 02-23-13
    anna United States 02-23-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Great narrator!"
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret to be better than the print version?

    The story was excellent. The narrator was terrific! I listened to another Julie Garwood book with a different narrator, and she did a terrible job on the men's voices. They sounded like croaking frogs not the sexy FBI men they were supposed to be. This narrator was wonderful. The men sounded like men. The accent was also good. I will make sure the narrator is a good one before I buy another book.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The plot was excellent. The characters were loveable and the story very funny.


    What does Susan Duerden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    She did an excellent job. The accent was good and the men sounded like men.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Laugh, laugh, and more laughter!


    Any additional comments?

    Please give us good narrators. It makes all the difference when it is an audible book.

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    Mary Richboro, PA, United States 02-20-13
    Mary Richboro, PA, United States 02-20-13 Member Since 2003
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    "Great and different"
    Would you listen to The Secret again? Why?

    This was an excellent story, well read. I liked the way the heroine created change. ...no fighting just very smart questions, actions, observations which caused others to rethink positions...see in new ways.

    This was a different approach and story line than most historical novels. .not same old, same old



    It was also funny in places, plus showed true friendship between women

    Simply put...it was delightful!


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    Teresa Dexter, MI, United States 02-20-13
    Teresa Dexter, MI, United States 02-20-13 Member Since 2007
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    "Nice performance of a great story."
    Where does The Secret rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This would be in the top third.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The strength of the friendship between the main character and her best girlfriend.


    Any additional comments?

    Not my favorite audio performance of this book but it was very nice to listen to.

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    Sandra Humble, Texas 02-19-13
    Sandra Humble, Texas 02-19-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Excellent Scottish Historical"

    The Secret is a wonderful read. The story is interesting and plausible with compelling characters. I enjoyed the narration and had no trouble distinguishing character's voices or hearing the words.

    This story features conflict between the English/Scottish at the borderlands and how that is distinct from the Highland clans. A very interesting perspective on how the families whose members intermarried might have fared.

    I love this tale. Any woman who has given birth will enjoy the heroine's stint as a midwife and her distress at each woman's labor.

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    Brandie Gainesville, FL, United States 02-15-13
    Brandie Gainesville, FL, United States 02-15-13 Member Since 2010
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    "Bad Narrator"
    What would have made The Secret better?

    some one else narrating the book


    What could Julie Garwood have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    nice story if you can get past the narrators voice


    How could the performance have been better?

    some one else narrating the book


    Any additional comments?

    don't waste a credit, read the book yourself

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