So, what to say about Prince Charming, an oldie but a goody?
First of all, I know that this book is not one of the favorites of most Julie Garwood fans. Maybe I should say “classic Garwood” fans there, because this is definitely one that falls well between her beloved medievals and her more recent romantic suspense books, which tends to pit longtime fans against the newer ones who’ve just found her.
The thing is that I actually like this one quite a bit. I’m not sure I could claim I love it, but I guess there’s just something about it that always makes me smile. Not in the same way that The Bride by her does but more in a sincerely contented, well-satisfied way every single time I read it. So much so that every time I do reread it, I can’t help wondering why more people (read diehard fans) don’t enjoy it too. I mean I still consider myself a fan of “classic Garwood” for the most part and I’m not even that big a fan of “western” romances to begin with, so since I truly do enjoy Prince Charming, I can’t seem to figure out what’s wrong with it.
So, what is wrong with it – at least in relation to other Garwood books?