Julie Garwood
With more than 35 million books in print and 26 NEW YORK TIMES bestsellers, Julie Garwood has earned a position among America's favorite fiction writers.
Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Ms. Garwood attributes much of her success to growing up in a large family of Irish heritage. "The Irish are great storytellers who relish getting all of the details and nuances of every situation. Add in the fact that I was the sixth of seven children. Early in life, I learned that self expression had to be forceful, imaginative, and quick," says Ms. Garwood.
She began her writing career when the youngest of her three children entered school. After the publications of two young-adult books, she turned her talents to historical fiction. Her first novel, GENTLE WARRIOR, was published by Pocket Books in 1985. Since then, she has branched into other genres including contemporary romantic suspense. Today, her name appears regularly on the bestseller lists of every major publication in the country, and her books are translated into dozens of languages around the world. Her bestselling novel FOR THE ROSES was adapted for the HALLMARK HALL OF FAME television movie ROSE HILL.
Ms. Garwood lives in Leawood, KS and is currently working on her next novel.
“foolish men say things in anger that they later regret and an angry tongue does not mean one is guilty.”
“courting is for those who have not declared their love for one another- should not be considered a task.”
“trust your heart but use your head”
“sometimes the most simple conclusion is also the most correct”
“physical beauty should have no importance in a lasting relationship.”
“I am ever a gentle maiden," she shouted. "Damn if I'm not.”
“You're taller than I am, but I'm stronger, and meaner right this minute than you could ever imagine" - Lady Madelyne.”
“Madelyne, we're married now. 'Tis a usual occurrence to bed one's wife on the wedding night.”
“I've just vowed my love for you. Have you nothing to say in return?" Duncan asked."Thank you, husband.”
“You're bruised, as ugly as one of your Cyclops, and I can barely stand to look at you." - Duncan to Madelyne.”
“You take my heart with you, my loving captor." "Nay, Madelyne. I am your captive in body and soul.”
“If you get yourself killed, I'll find your grave and spit on it," she threatened.”
“Lyon knew she wasn't aware she was being watched, either. She wouldn't have eaten the leaf otherwise, or reached for another. “Sir, which one is Princess Christina?” Andrew asked Lyon, just as Rhone started in choking on his laughter. Rhone has obviously been watching Christina, too. “Sir?”“The blond-headed one,” Lyon muttered, shaking his head. He watched in growing disbelief as Christina daintily popped another leaf into her mouth. “Which blond-headed one?” Andrew persisted.“The one eating the shrubs.”
“She let him know how much she liked what he was doing by scoring his back with her nails and crying out with pleasure."Oh, God.""Nay, lass. Connor.”
“Education isn't just about feeding the brain. Art and music feed the heart and soul.”
“If you begin to give away parts of yourself, eventually you'll give it all. And once you've lost yourself, haven't you lost everything?”
“Damn, you're good,' he said and rolled onto his back. The man wasn't much for flowery speech, Alesandra thought with a smile. It didn't matter. She was arrogantly proud of herself because she'd pleased him. Perhaps she should give him a little praise too. She rolled onto her side to face him, put her hand on his chest directly over his pounded heart, and whispered. 'You're good, too. 'Tis the truth, you're the best I've ever had.' He opened his eyes to look at her. 'I'm the only one you've ever had, remember?' His voice was gruff with affection. 'I remember,' she said. 'No other man is ever going to touch you, Alesandra. You're mine.”
“Noah, if we were to get married, you couldn't date anymore.”
“Oh, there was a wedding all right. Did I mention that my sister didn't show up at the church either, Mr. Clayborne?”
“Going for it and changing what you could change-that's what success was all about.”
“Why? Why did you do this to me?" "He's going to come after me. He won't just kill me. He'll go after you, too." "That's right, He can't take the chance. I didn't tell you about it...why?" He repeated on a sob? "Why did you-"You wouldn't take me to New York"His mouth dropped open "NEW YORK?" he shouted. "You did all this because I wouldn't take, you to New York!”
“Lady Madelyne had sealed her own fate. She'd warmed his feet.”
“Get off me. You weigh more than the doors to your home.”
“Gabrielle turned to Colm. “These men will be of interest to you.” Colm looked them over. “Why is that?” he asked. With her back to the infidels, she whispered, “They like to dig holes.”
“When you brush your teeth, I'll squeeze the toothpaste.”