Jude Deveraux






Jude Deveraux

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born
January 01, 1947

gender
female

place of birth
Fairdale, Kentucky, The United States


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Jude Gilliam was born September 20, 1947 in Fairdale, Kentucky. She has a large extended family, and is the elder sister of four brothers. She attended Murray State University and received a degree in Art. In 1967, Jude married and took her husband's surname of White, but four years later they divorced. For years, she worked as 5th-grade teacher.

She began writing in 1976 and her first book, The Enchanted land was published in 1977 as Jude Deveraux. Following the publication of her first novel, she resigned her teaching position. Now, she is the author of thirty-one New York Times bestsellers. Jude won readers' hearts with the epic Velvet series, which revolves around the lives of the Montgomery family's irresistible men. Jude's ...more




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Creating Promises for the Vook was one of the most exciting experiences of my career. When my publisher, Judith Curr, asked if I’d do it, I jumped at the chance. It’s always great to try new things. I was asked to write an exciting, filmable story. Since I grew up in front of a TV set, I knew that meant drama that would lend itself to a camera. No characters sitting around and contemplating; t... ...more
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avg rating: 3.74 | 28,568 ratings | 1,744 reviews | 94 distinct works | 110 fans
A Knight in Shining Armor A Knight in Shining Armor
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 4.16 — 1,993 ratings — published 1985
22 editions
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The Summerhouse The Summerhouse
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.78 — 1,202 ratings — published 2001
18 editions
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The Duchess The Duchess (Montgomery Saga)
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.78 — 760 ratings — published 1991
14 editions
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The Velvet Promise The Velvet Promise
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.93 — 730 ratings — published 1981
16 editions
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The Mulberry Tree The Mulberry Tree
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.64 — 766 ratings — published 2002
15 editions
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Remembrance Remembrance
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.85 — 720 ratings — published 1994
16 editions
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The Heiress The Heiress (Montgomery Saga)
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.72 — 740 ratings — published 1995
10 editions
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Legend Legend
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.80 — 711 ratings — published 1996
14 editions
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Velvet Angel Velvet Angel
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.89 — 692 ratings — published 1983
13 editions
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Sweet Liar Sweet Liar (Montgomery Saga)
by Jude Deveraux
avg rating 3.94 — 666 ratings — published 1992
15 editions
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" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? JD: Starting over SS: What is your motto or maxim? JD: Be thankful for the small things. What Readers want to know... SS: With whom in history do you most identify? JD: Queen Elizabet..." ...More

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"My soul will find yours."
Jude Deveraux (A Knight in Shining Armor)
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"Time has no meaning,
Love will endure.."
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"Were I to die tomorrow, my soul would remember you.
~Nicholas Stafford"
Jude Deveraux (A Knight in Shining Armor)
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