Ransom
Highlands' Lairds
In the turbulent reign of King John, Gillian is determined to recover a stolen treasure and avenge her family. Her quest brings her to the Highlands and to Brodick Buchanan, a fierce laird who becomes her protector. A sweeping medieval adventure romance.
About This Book
Ransom is a historical romance novel by Julie Garwood, first published in 1999 by Pocket Books. It is part of the Highlands' Lairds series and runs 546 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity, enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forced Proximity
- Published
- 1999
- Length
- 546 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In the volatile Highlands, a determined woman seeking treasure and vengeance finds an unlikely ally in a fierce laird.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy Highland settings
- Features Enemies to Lovers
- Strong premise
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Gillian's pursuit of justice and a stolen treasure leads her from her home into the heart of the Highlands. There, she encounters Brodick Buchanan, a fierce laird who becomes her protector as they navigate a dangerous and turbulent landscape.
Central Conflict
Gillian's quest to avenge her family and recover a stolen treasure while navigating the dangerous political climate of the Highlands.
Setting
Medieval Scotland (Highlands) during the reign of King John.
Strengths
- Strong premise
- Classic historical setting
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Julie Garwood
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Pocket Books
- Published
- 1999
- Length
- 546 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780671003364
- ISBN-10
- 0671003364
Ransom: quick answers
- Who wrote Ransom?
- Ransom was written by Julie Garwood.
- When was Ransom published?
- Ransom was first published in 1999 by Pocket Books.
- What genre is Ransom?
- Ransom is a historical romance novel, with forced proximity, enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is Ransom?
- Ransom is 546 pages long.
- Is Ransom part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Highlands' Lairds series.
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