
Since then, she has branched into other genres including contemporary romantic suspense. Her first novel, GENTLE WARRIOR, was published by Pocket Books in 1985. After the publications of two young-adult books, she turned her talents to historical fiction. She began her writing career when the youngest of her three children entered school. Early in life, I learned that self expression had to be forceful, imaginative, and quick," says Ms. Add in the fact that I was the sixth of seven children. "The Irish are great storytellers who relish getting all of the details and nuances of every situation.

Garwood attributes much of her success to growing up in a large family of Irish heritage. And it was soon apparent to the entire Highlands clan that theirbrusque, gallant laird had surrendered his heart completely.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.īorn and raised in Kansas City, MO, Ms. At first Johanna wasshy, but as Gabriel tenderly revealed the splendid pleasures they wouldshare, she came to suspect that she was falling in love with her gruff newhusband.

Yet when KingJohn demanded that she remarry and selected a bridegroom for her-it seemedshe must acquiesce, until her beloved foster brother suggested she wed hisfriend, the handsome Scottish warrior Gabriel MacBain. Only sixteen, already she possessed a strength of willthat impressed all who looked past her golden-haired beauty.

When Lady Johanna learned that she was a widow, she vowed she wouldnever marry again. A woman determined to fight for her freedom.a woman whose life would be transformed by the rare, unexpected gift oflove.
