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Highlands' Lairds books in order A series by Julie Garwood

The Highlands' Lairds series by Julie Garwood has 3 books, from The Secret (2007) to Shadow Music (2007). Read it in order, starting with The Secret.

Reading order: 1 The Secret (2007) · 2 Ransom (1999) · 3 Shadow Music (2007)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Highlands' Lairds books in order

  1. 1.

    The Secret (2007)

    379 pages★ 4.6 (14 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    Ransom (1999)

    546 pages★ 4.4 (12 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    Shadow Music (2007)

    438 pages★ 3.8 (9 ratings)

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Highlands' Lairds FAQ

How many Highlands' Lairds books are there?
There are 3 Highlands' Lairds books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Highlands' Lairds books in?
In publication order, starting with The Secret (2007): 1 The Secret (2007) · 2 Ransom (1999) · 3 Shadow Music (2007).
What is the first Highlands' Lairds book?
The Secret (2007).
What is the latest Highlands' Lairds book?
Shadow Music (2007).
Is the Highlands' Lairds series finished?
There have been no new Highlands' Lairds books since 2007; Julie Garwood died in 2023.
Did Julie Garwood write other series?
Yes: Crown's Spies, Clayborne of Rosehill and Buchanan/FBI.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.