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A Heart Revealed (2011)

by Julie Lessman(Favorite Author)

4.32 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0800734165 (ISBN13: 9780800734169)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Revell

series

Winds of Change

review 1: Do you ever finish a series and you're not sure what to read next because that series was SO good?!?! Well, the Winds of Change series by Julie Lessman was THAT good. So, read this review then head to your local library or bookstore to find your own copies. Prepare for an exciting time getting to know the O'Connor family and seeing how God can work in and through your life.The Winds of Change series is composed of three books. "A Hope Undaunted", "A Heart Revealed", and "A Love Surrendered". Though each book could be a stand-alone read, the entire series is a continuation of her Daughters of Boston series featuring other members of the O'Connor family. I have not read the Daughters of Boston series, but I love this family so much I plan to pick them up and read them at so... moreme point.Lessman is a skilled storyteller. She incorporates a touch of light humor in serious situations. By the end of the book, you feel like you are another member of the family. Best of all, she expresses our need for the presence of God in our lives, and a personal relationship with Jesus. Through the course of her books, you can see the characters grow and mature, and draw closer to God through their experiences. A common theme expressed in the series is that the characters love their families and spouses, but as deep as that love is, God loves all of them (and us!) more.I really appreciate Lessman's depiction of the Roaring '20s and Great Depression era. This series is told from the individual characters' points of view, switching the narrative by chapter or mid-chapter. She incorporates sub-plots involving other O'Connor family members in each book with the perfect consistency - not so much that it distracts from the main storyline, but just enough to paint a bigger picture and keep you up-to-date with your favorite characters from the previous books.
review 2: Julie Lessman never ceases to amaze me with her God-given ability to create a story that touches and inspires. And this story is no different. A Heart Revealed is the story of Emma Malloy, a battered woman, who has left her native Ireland to flee the abuses of her husband. Taken under the wing of her best friend, Charity O'Conner, Emma quickly becomes like one of the O'Conner family. In her heart, she knows that she will never be able to love another man because she is still legally married to the husband she left behind in Ireland. But then, she inadvertantly begins to fall in love with Charity's older brother, Sean. And the feelings become mutual between them. In this story of ever-changing emotions, Emma must now choose between her love for God and His precepts and her love for Sean. Julie is a master at twists and turns in her books, and everytime I think I've got it figured out, she puts a spin on the story that leaves me reeling. She put a twist on this one that I never saw coming. And if you want to know what happens...you'll just have to read the book for yourself. Great job, Julie! less

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