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Julie Lessman is an award-winning author whose tagline of “Passion With a Purpose” underscores her intense passion for both God and romance. A lover of all things Irish, she enjoys writing close-knit Irish family sagas that evolve into 3-D love stories: the hero, the heroine, and the God that brings them together.

Author of The Daughters of Boston, Winds of Change, and Heart of San Francisco series, Julie Lessman was named American Christian Fiction Writers 2009 Debut Author of the Year and has garnered 18 Romance Writers of America and other awards. Voted #1 Romance Author of the year in Family Fiction magazine’s 2012 and 2011 Readers Choice Awards, Julie was also named on Booklist’s 2010 Top 10 Inspirational Fiction and Borders Best Fictio ...more

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	A Passion Most Pure (The Daughters of Boston, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 6,535 ratings — published 2008 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Hope Undaunted (Winds of Change, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 3,881 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Passion Redeemed (The Daughters of Boston, #2) 4.15 avg rating — 3,132 ratings — published 2008 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Passion Denied (The Daughters of Boston, #3) 4.25 avg rating — 2,367 ratings — published 2009 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Heart Revealed (Winds of Change, #2) 4.30 avg rating — 2,040 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love at Any Cost (The Heart of San Francisco, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 1,756 ratings — published 2013 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Love Surrendered (Winds of Change, #3) 4.34 avg rating — 1,471 ratings — published 2012 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dare to Love Again (The Heart of San Francisco, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 1,234 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Light in the Window (Daughters of Boston, #0) 4.34 avg rating — 994 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Surprised by Love (The Heart of San Francisco, #3) 4.27 avg rating — 986 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Trust is not an obsession, it's an extension of love. When we truly love someone, we give them our heart to hold in their hands. And when that love is returned, that very trust is balm to our souls.”
― Julie Lessman

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“Pray that God is the most important thing in your life, so much so that hurting him wold hurt you. When that happens, and your choices line up with his, it produces an amazing ripple effect of blessings--in your life, that of your family, and for the man you eventually marry.”
― Julie Lessman, A Passion Denied

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“Forgiveness is really just another word for freedom.”
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message 8: by Abbigail

Dec 02, 2021 08:27AM

Thank you for accepting my friend request, Ms. Julie!

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message 7: by Julie

Apr 01, 2020 06:54AM

Hey, Barb, I'm hoping to get A Wing and a Prayer out in paperback by the end of April, then Love's Silver Bullet by end of June. I will definitely announce it in my Journal Jots blog, my friend, so if you are not subscribed to receive an email whenever I post, I highly recommend it. Here's the link, and all you have to do is click on the "subscribe" button at the top right-hand side of the page. https://www.julielessman.com/journal-... And, Barb -- thank you SO very much for your support -- MUCH appreciated! ♥️

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message 6: by Barb

Apr 01, 2020 04:11AM

Julie, when will "A Wing and a Prayer" and "Love's Silver Bullet" be available in paperback?

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message 5: by Jes

Nov 27, 2017 12:45PM

Thanks for accepting my friendship, Julie!

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message 4: by Barb

Nov 16, 2017 06:05AM

Hey Julie. Can you advise if your newest, For Love Of Liberty will be available in paperback? If so, When?

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message 3: by Kara

Nov 02, 2013 09:32PM

yay Julie, thanks for accepting my friendship here!! looking forward to more fellowship with you, love and hugs to you :)

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message 2: by Tarran

Feb 03, 2012 06:49AM

Emotionally Wounded Spiritually Strong

First, I am blessed that goodreads affords us the opportunity to be friends. Therefore, I wanted to invite you as a fan and request your support for my book.

Many are being healed from the pages of this book. I thank God that I did not allow my fears to hinder my progress to get this book out. Transparency is the antidote that has touched several. My journey is to help others through the healing process--an intrepid life's journey.

Please help me get this book out to others by recommending it and spreading the word.

Please subscribe to my webpage www.tcarterministries.com

Thank you for all of your support

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message 1: by Ruth

May 29, 2009 10:44AM

Hey Julie - thanks for adding me on here! :)

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