Orphaned in Iowa, Annie Kennedy moves to Boston to stay with her spinster aunt. She longs for romance to fill the void left by her parents' death. But when she falls hard for Steven O'Connor, the man who broke an engagement to her sister, Annie is worried. Will he break her heart too when he discovers who she really is?
With heart-pounding romance, intense family drama, and emotional twists and turns, A Love Surrendered is everything Julie Lessman's many fans have been waiting for.
My Star Rating: 5 Stars
My Review:
Oh, where to begin! There's so much to love about the latest installment by Julie Lessman! A Love Surrendered has so many beautiful facets, and I loved them all! From the unique setting of the Ocean Pier Dancing Pavilion, the dynamic characters, the heartwarming family connections, and some of the best dialogue I've ever read . . . A Love Surrendered has all the makings of a novel that will sweep you away to another time and place!
As with all of Julie's books, the writing is top notch! No matter where the story takes you, you can't help but be pulled into the scene, where your senses are sure to be awakened. You'll be surrounded by the sights, sounds, and feelings of angst, humor, passion, and love . . . and it's a beautiful thing, indeed! Like good coffee or chocolate, a Julie Lessman novel is a sweet treat to be savored! I'm so grateful that Mrs. Lessman continues to write stories that touch the heart on so many levels!
And rest assured this story is not one dimensional -- not only do we get to experience the burgeoning love of Annie and Steven, we get to peek into the lives of our favorite characters from past books in the O'Connor family saga. It's all woven together perfectly, and includes the trademark Passion with a Purpose, that readers have grown to love from Julie Lessman's novels. It's that spiritual thread that is always so well done, and never an afterthought. Not only am I entertained, I'm able to walk away from the novel having gleaned something through the beautiful messages of faith and God's love.
Since each book builds on the previous book, you'll want to be sure to start with the Daughters of Boston series, followed by The Winds of Change series. This is definitely a series that you need to read in order to get the full effect, and I highly recommend both series! It's Christian Historical fiction with drama, passion, and romance that you won't want to miss!
**Available October 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.**
**Thank you to Revell for a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review.**
This is a wonderful book, as are all of Julie's books about the O'Connor family. They just keep getting better and better! It's kind of sad to say good-bye to them.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Pam! I completely agree! Thanks for stopping by -- I appreciate your visit. : )
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