tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post1520043615000233558..comments2024-01-17T04:33:08.243-08:00Comments on My Friend Amy: Review: A Passion Denied by Julie LessmanAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-18614363673943801752009-12-17T19:11:22.875-08:002009-12-17T19:11:22.875-08:00Oh my goodness!!! I love this book!! It is AMAZI...Oh my goodness!!! I love this book!! It is AMAZING!!! There are so many twists and turns - and so much romance and passion - and the HUMOR!! - OH MY GOODNESS!!! You will laugh, cry (or bawl in my case), grieve, love, and just basically LIVE LIFE with these characters!!! Julie Lessman is my new all-time favorite author, and all 3 of her books in the Daughters of Boston series are MUST HAVE'S for any Christian fiction lover's shelf!! I will definitely be reading them over and over!!! Trust me!!! You will not be disappointed!!! And a side note – I am also BLOWN AWAY by Julie herself!! She not only an author who takes the time to actually READ her fan emails – but she actually RESPONDS to them…usually right away (like in the same day – sometimes the same hour!!) She GENUINELY CARES and LOVES her readers!!!! She is truly a cut above the rest!!!!! Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350516744542493477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-42994458442733382972009-05-21T14:12:10.845-07:002009-05-21T14:12:10.845-07:00I tend to shy away from Christian literature that ...I tend to shy away from Christian literature that becomes a bit preachy. But, this series doesn't seem to do this. It would be so nice to read a book with characters that are spiritual in nature yet just as ordinary as you or I - with the same problems & roadblocks in life that we all encounter.<br /><br />megalon22[at]yahoo[dot]comCherylS22https://www.blogger.com/profile/16781658506875696406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-28714383436803202842009-05-20T19:56:24.097-07:002009-05-20T19:56:24.097-07:00SHERRINDA, Oh I LOVE "chunksters" too! Some of my ...SHERRINDA, Oh I LOVE "chunksters" too! Some of my favorites are Gone With the Wind (about 1,000 pages) and Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series (some of those books are 1,500 to 2,000 pages each!!). Besides "chunkster" reminds me of a great, big chocolate chip cookie, so that helps too ... :)<br /><br />Grin. Uh, AMEE, trust me -- romance IS VERY prominent in this book, but I think Amy was focusing on all of the other relationships in the book (of which there are many) in addition to the romances, especially a remarkable friendship between Brady (the hero) and his good friend and partner, Collin (the hero from book 1). It actually is a favorite part of the book for both Amy and me. And "sweet romance"??? Uh, I don't think my book qualifies as a "sweet romance" ... at least NOT in the CBA!! :)<br /><br />IBEEG ... soooo glad we have convinced you to read them! Good luck in the contest.<br /><br />Bless you, CAROLE, for that sweet comment. That makes me smile. :)<br /><br />ELIZABETH ... YEAH, sooo glad we've convinced you, too! Hope you enjoy them.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-46457808020196655252009-05-20T19:39:40.933-07:002009-05-20T19:39:40.933-07:00AMY, one of my favorite readers contacted me to sa...AMY, one of my favorite readers contacted me to say she keeps trying to post on this blog page and can't get it to work, so I told her I would post for her.<br /><br />Her name is Amber, and I call her "Borders Girl" because she commented once on one of my blogs that she really wanted to win one of my books because she was currently reading A Passion Most Pure at Borders and loving it! She even sent me a picture of her reading the book at Borders, and I got such a kick out of that, that we have become good friends. Anyway, she actually won A Passion Redeemed on another blog giveaway of mine, so now she wants to go for the writer's critique.<br /><br />So give her a big #WC.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-37720795768812757672009-05-20T18:59:49.841-07:002009-05-20T18:59:49.841-07:00Okay, you've convinced me - I'm putting this serie...Okay, you've convinced me - I'm putting this series on my TBR list. =)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939074543470696025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-39509361428632810732009-05-20T08:23:32.446-07:002009-05-20T08:23:32.446-07:00All I can say is that now we don't have to look to...All I can say is that now we don't have to look to the secular market for fantastic romance. Thank you, Julie, and also to your publisher.<br /><br />cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] netCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-21070121628567382942009-05-19T21:46:21.647-07:002009-05-19T21:46:21.647-07:00Great review. I have not known of these books bef...Great review. I have not known of these books before...I now want to read them.<br /><br />Hope I win one... (#WC)<br />ibeeeg(at)gmail(dot)comibeeeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222760102843468991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-27051555574251868212009-05-19T20:13:09.089-07:002009-05-19T20:13:09.089-07:00I can't wait to read this series. I just keep hear...I can't wait to read this series. I just keep hearing such great things about it. I kind of wish you'd mentioned more about the romance. Is it not very prominent in the novel? The synopsis suggests it is, but your review makes it seem otherwise. I'm just curious because it sounds like such a sweet romance. :)Ameehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367469639810419455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-3027350892572028072009-05-19T18:55:03.324-07:002009-05-19T18:55:03.324-07:00OOooo...chunksters! A new word! And a chunkster ...OOooo...chunksters! A new word! And a chunkster that flies, what glowing praise, indeed! Can't wait to read it!<br />sherrinda(at)gmail(dot)comSherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-70742326207442331362009-05-19T18:52:04.058-07:002009-05-19T18:52:04.058-07:00BETTY ANNE!!! Your book is next up on my TBR list ...BETTY ANNE!!! Your book is next up on my TBR list as a matter of fact, so I can't wait to dive in. But I only get to read a little at night and during powder-room breaks, so don't worry if you don't hear from me for a while, okay?<br /><br />LEY ... grin "refreshing in its blunt look at ... marital relations." Uh, yeah, "blunt" would certainly fit, but I know a couple of reviewers who would argue with you on the "refreshing" part, I'm afraid. :)<br /><br />NISE!!! Oh, that always makes me a little nervous when someone tells me they're getting ready to read one of my books (gosh, I guess I shouldn't have told Betty two comments up that hers is next on my TBR list!!), but I hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-89400114753713952352009-05-19T18:38:53.615-07:002009-05-19T18:38:53.615-07:00I have plans to read this book over the weekend! ...I have plans to read this book over the weekend! Can't wait.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-58329946943931672932009-05-19T15:15:39.317-07:002009-05-19T15:15:39.317-07:00Honestly, this series is just so refreshing in it'...Honestly, this series is just so refreshing in it's blunt look at... marital relations. *grins* And it's a Christian book! Just the thought is exciting! It is possible to be tasteful about such things, as Julie proves so nicely.Ashley Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07689247656658859937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-30829608715833670752009-05-19T14:04:00.000-07:002009-05-19T14:04:00.000-07:00BETTY ANNE from Illinois says: Great review. I've ...BETTY ANNE from Illinois says: Great review. I've read Julie's first book, but not the rest. I'm looking forward to winning free books, I can tell you that. And being from Boston, I kinda like the setting she chose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-25132907088021010502009-05-19T12:56:00.000-07:002009-05-19T12:56:00.000-07:00EDWINA, I just thought of something! If you want t...EDWINA, I just thought of something! If you want to win the critique but haven't read my writing yet, you can read an excerpt (the first love scene from A Passion Denied) on another blog interview I have listed on my website calendar. Just go to www.julielessman.com and click on "Julie's calendar," and it will give you the link. <br /><br />DAR, oh good, another series bully like me!! I absolutely HAVE to start at the beginning of a series, and NEVER is that truer than in this series for The Daughters of Boston. Most series you can read out of order and it's not too much of a problem, but this series builds, and if you don't read A Passion Most Pure first, you ruin several HUGE surprises that help to make the book that much more fun. So thanks for your interest, and I know I can trust you to read these puppies in order.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-50292744059358779932009-05-19T12:47:00.000-07:002009-05-19T12:47:00.000-07:00I've not read any of Julie's books before but it l...I've not read any of Julie's books before but it looks like I should have. This sounds like such a wonderful story. I'll have to start at the beginning though-I'm so picky about that. lol.<br /><br />I always say you know you've found a good book when 500 pages can fly by without you even realizing it. I'm glad you love these books so much Amy.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-16896684740109307862009-05-19T12:44:00.000-07:002009-05-19T12:44:00.000-07:00CHEY ... Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comm...CHEY ... Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.<br /><br />PATRICIA W ... grin, so all my browbeating has sunk in?? Good girl ... Charity's story should come first, but to be honest that's not 100% necessary like it is with reading A Passion Most Pure first (that's a MUST to get the most out of this series!). But for a long time, A Passion Redeemed was my favorite book because Charity was just SO much fun to redeem and Mitch was just SO darn cute ... :)<br /><br />ROSEANNA!!!! Now THAT's the kind of "bad influence" I like to be, my friend. Sorry about the delay in judging your contest entries ... NOT!! :)<br /><br />Oh no, RENEE, you sound like me when I lose my car keys ... but calm down, girl, because there are LOTS of chances for you to win. And you know what? I always reread my books, too, when a new one comes out! Crazy, I know, but when you get to my age, the ole memory needs a little extra joggin' ... :)<br /><br />DEBBIESWORLD ... YES, you definitely need to "check these books out" or I will sic Amy on you!! Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the contest.<br /><br />ROSE!! Thanks SO much for being a newsletter subscriber already and for reading the first two books. I hope you like Denied the best of all!<br /><br />EDWINA ... I would love to critique your work, but I am hoping you have read mine. Wouldn't it be awful if you hated my style but won the critique??? :)<br /><br />DONNAALICE ... I can't wait for you to read them either, girl, so good luck in the contest!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-84197664817297495972009-05-19T12:19:00.001-07:002009-05-19T12:19:00.001-07:00I can't wait to read this book as well as Julie's ...I can't wait to read this book as well as Julie's others. They all sound wonderful!donnaalice540@msn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-5154745905944936782009-05-19T12:19:00.000-07:002009-05-19T12:19:00.000-07:00To Julie:
The book sounds awesome and I can't wai...To Julie:<br /><br />The book sounds awesome and I can't wait to read it! Would love to win the writer's critique also!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Edwina Cowgill<br />edwina.cowgill@yahoo.comEdwina Cowgillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-39807516036081024222009-05-19T11:56:00.000-07:002009-05-19T11:56:00.000-07:00Hmm. I posted this once and it didn't show up, so ...Hmm. I posted this once and it didn't show up, so forgive me if it gets posted twice. This is my first visit to your site but it won't be my last as I bookmarked it in my favorites. I subscribed by email and am leaving this post so please enter me four times in the drawing. As I already have the first two books, please enter me for the third one or a #WC thanks!Rose McCauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351484742067839801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-42342983253412848742009-05-19T11:44:00.000-07:002009-05-19T11:44:00.000-07:00Wow, 5 out of 5? I have to check these books out....Wow, 5 out of 5? I have to check these books out. They sound great. Can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-11239109532400212082009-05-19T11:22:00.000-07:002009-05-19T11:22:00.000-07:00Oh boy I was going to go back and re-read A Passio...Oh boy I was going to go back and re-read A Passion Most Pure and I can't find my copy!! I probably let one of my many cousins or friends borrow the book and they decided to keep it :-P Maybe I can win another copy on here! I subscribed to your blog via email, Amy and I'm already a subscriber to Julie's newsletter so I guess that entitles me to some additional entries, right? I hope I can win a copy of Passion Most Pure or hopefully it shows up somewhere around my house or on my friends bookshelves! And to everyone who hasn't read these books yet I bet you'll LOVE them as much as I do! Julie's a terrific story teller!Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701232799625814028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-35762896118067341652009-05-19T11:02:00.000-07:002009-05-19T11:02:00.000-07:00I could NOT put this book down--which was terrible...I could NOT put this book down--which was terrible, because I should have been judging entries for a contest;-) Instead, I opened up a package from Revell, let out a shriek, and promptly forgot all other duties. Julie, you are an AWFUL influence on me!<br /><br />(#WC)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-4647439045873327782009-05-19T11:00:00.000-07:002009-05-19T11:00:00.000-07:00CRITTY JOY (CHRISTY)!!!! Soooo good to see you her...CRITTY JOY (CHRISTY)!!!! Soooo good to see you here, my friend, and I'm anxious to get your thoughts on Denied!<br /><br />Thanks, COURTNEY, for your sweet comment and for stopping by -- good luck in the contest!<br /><br />CYNTHIA ... thank you SO much for reading my books and for your kind words. They mean all the more coming from a respected peer.<br /><br />PAMELA, well we just have to see what we can do about getting the first book into your hot, little hands, don't we? There are SIX chances to win it on Amy's blog this week and additional chances listed on my website calendar at www.julielessmancom, so go for it!<br /><br />LISA, Mmm ... maybe you won't have to buy the book! Throughout May and June, I am running tons of blog giveaways for free books. Just check my website calendar, okay?<br /><br />Oh-oh, LEANNA, I always get a wee bit nervous when a fellow ACFW peer reads my book, so if you like it, let me know, okay? And ... uh, if you don't ... well, never mind! :)<br /><br />TAMARA LYNN ... well, I don't know if it is a "great novel," but I guarantee it will give you your daily recommended dose of romance! :)<br /><br />CHAS FUNDERBURG ... A fellow "hopeless romantic" who loves "the dynamics of human interaction??? Uh, yeah, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say this is definitely a book for you!! :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-64366512086037477372009-05-19T10:57:00.002-07:002009-05-19T10:57:00.002-07:00I've got this one in my TBR pile for an upcoming b...I've got this one in my TBR pile for an upcoming blog post. But I still have to read book #2, because I REFUSE to read these out of order. I'd better get reading...PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11303971.post-57400742879003624452009-05-19T10:57:00.001-07:002009-05-19T10:57:00.001-07:00Hi!
This book sounds great! Can't wait to read it...Hi!<br />This book sounds great! Can't wait to read it!cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.com