When I was in my 3rd year highschool (I’m currently 4th yr. college) my boyfriend gave me a novel book as a gift for Valentine’s Day, Prince Charming by Julie Garwood. Uhmm honestly, I was a bit disappointed at first, I mean, hey it was Valentine’s Day and I am expecting maybe something bigger? Haha I’m not being demanding. Don’t get me wrong, but of course every girl wants to be treated special during those times. And getting only a pocketbook was the last thing I expected. But I guess, it was a worthy gift after all…
At first, I did not know what to do with that pocketbook. Firstly because, I do not read thick novel books. Yes I love to read, and my boyfriend knows that, maybe that’s why he chose to give me a book instead. But I never tried reading a thick novel book. And secondly, my first impression to novel books are boring. So I never tried to buy and just even read the summary of novel books. But then, I decided to start reading the summary of the book, at first, I was a bit having a hard time understanding the flow of the story. Of course what can you expect from a girl who got used reading Archie comics and sweet valley kids right? But then, after the first chapter, I can’t stop myself from continuing. Believe it or not, that moment on, I started to become a Julie Garwood fan.
After I finished reading Prince Charming, I scanned different bookstores in malls to look for some more books of Julie Garwood. The second book of Julie Garwood that I purchased was The Heartbreaker. And same with Prince Charming, I got hooked with it as well. It was very hard to find Julie’s old books in bookstores nowadays, but I always find time to check out her books if I happen to pass by a bookstore. That’s how addicted I am to her works. And luckily, last month, I was really overwhelemd when I saw many of Julie Garwood’s old novels in new prints, I did not think twice and bought it all right at that moment. After that, there were only few pieces left in the shelf. Oopss… Sorry for the other Julie Garwood fans, I just love her works so much to let that chance to hoard her books slip away! Right now, her books that I currently have are, Gentle Warrior, Rebellious Desire, Castles, The Gift, The Prize, The Lion’s Lady, Prince Charming, Saving Grace, The Heartbreaker, Slow Burn, Come the Spring, Killjoy, For the Roses, The Clayborne Brides, Honor’s Splendour, and Murder List. While the Guardian Angel, Shadow Dance, and Shadow Music,I was able to read through e-books. Actually I have all her books in e-book format, but still I prefer it reading in a paperback cover. I don’t care if I have to spend money. Every penny is worth it when it comes to the books of Julie Garwood.
What I love about Julie Garwood is the way her story makes me feel everytime I read her novels. You can see yourself being attached to the character. May it be a mystery novel or historical novel, as long as it’s Julie Garwood, I will surely love it. Definitely, I can say now that Julie Garwood is the best author when it comes to mystery and romantic novels.
At the end of the day I realized that my boyfriend did not only just give me a book. He gave me a lifetime treasure that I will surely share to my future daughters! My mom suggested once that I could sell my pocketbooks after reading, but I’m not going to do that. I take very good care of my pocketbooks not because I’m thinking of selling them in the future, but a memory and a treasure that will go with me until I grow old. So to my Prince Charming who introduced Garwood’s books to me, Thank you so much. It was the most romantic gift I have ever received. =)
