Short Review ~ A Light in the Window by Julie Lessman

 One Woman. Two Men.

One stirs her pulse and the other her faith.

But who will win her heart?

Marceline Murphy is a gentle beauty with a well-founded aversion to rogues.

But when two of Boston's most notorious pursue her, attraction, dreams and faith only muddle her mind.

Can the light in the window illuminate the path of true love?

Author website:  http://www.julielessman.com/ 

Facebook: Julie Lessman (author page)

My Thoughts 

A Light in the Window is a charming prequel illuminating the beginning of Marcy and Patrick's romance. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop! I was mesmerized by the sparkling dialogue, the vivid spiritual content, the dazzling rogues ;) Julie Lessman never ceases to deliver a heart pounding, palm sweating, giggle inducing story.

Don't forget to read her other series' The Daughters of Boston(link to Book 1 but there are three in the series), Winds of Change(Trilogy) and the new 
Heart of San Francisco(Book 1). 


Have you read Julie's books? 

A Passion Most Pure by Julie Lessman ~ Review

The last time I read an historical fiction book with Irish characters that made an impression on me was BJ Hoff's Emerald Ballad series. I was certain I would never again read a story that would embed itself in the recesses of my mind like that one...until now!

I won A Passion Most Pure months ago in a drawing at Overcoming Through Time-With God's Help. Yes, I am ashamed to say it really was months ago. In my confused mind, and I can only contribute the delay to that, I convinced myself I didn't have time to read it because I had other books that took priority.“Official” ones that I needed to read for review purposes. Well, let me say I will never delay again when I have one of Julie's books in my hands! She is the most passionate writer about Christ and His love for us that I have ever read!!!

In A Passion Most Pure, the complexity of characterization is phenomenal, the depth of spiritual and emotional insight extraordinary. I was so lost in this story that I finished it in 2 days. That's 477 pages of intense passion, and I don't mean just that kind of passion. These characters are Irish. Seriously Irish and seriously passionate about everything. A roller coaster ride of emotions - love, joy, anger, sorrow, love, hate, forgiveness, grief - did I mention love yet?

My mind is still reeling! I saw myself in so many ways, in so many of these characters. If you manage to read this book and it doesn't prompt you to pick up a bible, driving you to the feet of the One who loves you with the utmost passion, then you need to read this book again!

Thank you, Julie for your passion for God and communicating His love for us! I didn't have to write this review, but for those of you who have read Julie's books, you know you can't help BUT tell others how awesome they are! I know I didn't discuss the individual characters but to me the book is a whole unit and words are almost not enough :)

You can order your own copy at Amazon or CBD.