Listen to this article · 2 min ■BASSETERRE — Author Veronica Julius held a reading and signing for her second book, The Love I Deserve, on Saturday at Bougainvillea Books & Gifts, Shadwell Great House, drawing residents together to celebrate her personal story about love and self-worth. The event brought together longtime supporters and newcomers who came to hear Julius read from her book and share in the milestone. Attendees purchased copies, listened to the reading, and spoke with the author about her writing journey. “Everyone came together because of one little book, one story, and one message: the love we deserve matters,” she said. The Love I Deserve is available locally at Bougainvillea Books & Gifts, Shadwell Great House, and on Amazon.