Jude Deveraux





Jude Deveraux

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in Fairdale, Kentucky, The United States
September 20, 1947

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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 early books...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; th... Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 3.88 · 162,753 ratings · 6,693 reviews · 75 distinct works · Similar authors
A Knight in Shining Armor (...
4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 avg rating — 14,518 ratings — published 1989 — 37 editions
The Black Lyon (Montgomery #1)
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 8,343 ratings — published 1980 — 14 editions
Highland Velvet (Montgomery...
4.02 of 5 stars 4.02 avg rating — 5,709 ratings — published 1982 — 27 editions
The Velvet Promise (Montgom...
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 5,917 ratings — published 1981 — 26 editions
Velvet Angel (Montgomery, #5)
4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 5,609 ratings — published 1983 — 26 editions
The Summerhouse (Summerhous...
3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 5,536 ratings — published 2001 — 23 editions
Velvet Song (Montgomery, #4)
3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 4,322 ratings — published 1983 — 24 editions
Remembrance
3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 3,766 ratings — published 1994 — 23 editions
The Duchess (Montgomery, #10)
3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 3,677 ratings — published 1991 — 21 editions
Legend
3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 3,530 ratings — published 1996 — 19 editions
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October 2009, Jude Deveraux
" 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

“Time has no meaning,
Love will endure..”
Jude Deveraux

“Were I to die tomorrow, my soul would remember you.
~Nicholas Stafford”
Jude Deveraux, A Knight in Shining Armor

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