A Light in the Window

So, apparently I completely forgot to review this book, and it annoys me because I remember greatly enjoying it despite the fact that I read most of it laying down on the couch with vinegar treatments in my ear to cure an earache that lasted for weeks But the book was so good that I often forgot about my ear and had an awesome time reading Last summer I had the immense pleasure of binge reading Julie Lessman s O Connor saga the Daughters of Boston series followed by the Winds of Change series , [...]

I have never read a book by Julie Lessman that I haven t totally adored This prequel to the other six books in the O Conner family s saga is than satisfying, but I knew it would be since I love the author s writing I enjoyed how this story brought everything together from the other books and showed how Marcy and Patrick grew to love each other following some major changes in both of their hearts early on This story has the expected romance and heat from a Lessman novel and the angst that contin [...]

I love the writing of Julie Lessman and from reading all the stories about Marcy and Patrick s children in the series Daughters of Boston followed by Winds of Change coming back to a prequel was an exciting bit for me It s the kind of story where you know how it ends, but you just have to know how in the world that can happen because it seems nearly impossible Through the stories of all the children s romantic lives you get bits and pieces of an amazing romance between Patrick and Marcy and bein [...]

A Light in the Window is one of those stories that you can t wait to finish but you don t want to end Julie Lessman makes you want to know what happens next in the lives and love of her characters so you have to keep reading, but her characters are so real you fall in love with them yourself, and when the story ends you re sad that it has Julie is one of the few people I know that has a magical way of making you feel like you re in the story and her characters are old friends I finished the book [...]

Wow Julie Lessman sure knows how to write complex Even when I knew for certain how A Light in the Window would end you know, since I ve read and adored every book Julie s written about the hero and heroine s six children the complexities of the plot, the roller coaster of emotions, the love triangles all had me constantly clutching at the edge of my seat So much so that I often had to put the book down just to breathe I ve had to do this with every single one of her books though, so it was compl [...]

A page turning romance from the pen of Julie Lessman.Marceline is an upright young woman, who is well aware of the kind of young man that she doesn t want in her life, but the two men vying for her hand are anything but the godly man she hopes to find someday Patrick O Connor Sam O Rourke are both determined to win her heart, but who, if either, will win her heart I absolutely loved this O Connor Saga sequel, it was so fun seeing Marcy and Patrick as they were when they were young I absolutely l [...]

4.5 starsThere aren t too many authors whose books I ll stay up until the wee hours of the morning reading but Julie Lessman is one of those Following her theme of Passion with a Purpose this November the prequel to her best selling Daughters of Boston and Winds of Change series s tells how it all got started In spectacular form as always Lessman treats readers to a love story with characters who are passionate about life as they are about their faith and they aren t afraid to show it A Light in [...]

What a joy to read about the beginnings of the O Connor clan This book is a prequel to the Daughters of Boston series It could be read as an introduction to these books, and the two parents who have such a major role and influence in their children s lives I am glad, however, that I read it in the order that I did I read all three Daughters of Boston books and then read the prequel.It was just so fun to know that these two were going to get together, and even know some information about how thei [...]

After adoring the O Conner family in the Daughters of Boston and Winds of Change series I was extremely excited to read this prequel about the O Conner parents And oh what a book it was I loved it like I ve loved every other one of Julie s books I ve read This author has such an amazing talent and once again played with my emotions It was such fun seeing a younger Marcy and Patrick and watching their journey to love that we d gotten hints of in the other stories On one hand knowing how the story [...]

My rating is 4.5 StarsAfter having read the Daughters of Boston series A Passion Most Pure, A Passion Redeemed and A Passion Denied , I decided to go back and re read this one and I highly recommend that the books be read in this order It just makes sense that way Recently my taste in books has changed and the stories I read have new meaning for me Certain elements in this story that bothered me the first time didn t bother me now I can now see with new appreciation the growth and purpose that [...]

A Light in the Window may be a bit lighter than the books in Julie Lessman s first two series Daughters of Boston and Winds of Change , in the sense that it s a shorter read than her other stories and a tad less epic in scope, but it s a prequel not to be underestimated For those who have never read any of Lessman s books, this one would be a great place to start, as the focus is only on one couple s journey to marriage the catalyst for all six books in the aforementioned series And for those wh [...]

A Light in the Window is a stunningly beautiful prequel to one of the most incredibly fun, intensely romantic, relationship building, and faith inspiring series you ll ever read And this prequel is no less the same Eighteen year old Marceline Marcy Murphy arrives back in Boston, Massachusetts in the summer of 1895 with her parents, and with the hope and faith her father could find work back in their home town after losing his job It was with excitement and nerve wracking trepidation that she was [...]

Wow, I opened this for a fun, light Christmas read, and got my first taste of Julie Lessman s signature passion and faith filled romances Though I prefer action and adventure in novels, I found Marcy s story intriguing enough to enjoy the slower pace two of South Boston s most notorious rogues pursue a woman who s passion is God and serving others Patrick kept me close to this story I loved watching him grow and change, and cheered him on with a rare enthusiasm I don t feel too often for litera [...]

My reading began with high anticipation as eighteen year old Marceline Marcy Murphy stood on the front porch of the O Rourke home nervously preparing to ring the doorbell Five long years had passed since Marcy and her family had left Boston for New York where her father had taken a new job as a vice president for Reading Railroad, and subsequently lost due to the worldwide economic depression in 1893, costing him and thousands their jobs Marcy s family returned to Boston in hopes of new beginnin [...]

BACK OF THE BOOK BLURB from 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, she encounters a tug of war of the heart she isn t expecting Sam O Rourke is the childhood hero she s pined for, the brother of her best friend and a member of the large, boisterous family to which she longs to be a part So when his best friend Patrick O C [...]

New England at Christmastime invites a special romance all its own, and this story set in turn of the century Boston captures the imagination and the heart Characters that fill a literal stage with warmth and endearment, Marceline Murphy and Julie O Rourke are best friends reunited after several years apart Right away Julie fills Marcy in on gossip about her brother Sam Marcy s schoolgirl crush, and Sam s handsome and charming best friend Patrick O Connor The two are rogues, Southie s delightful [...]

Fabulous One of Julie s VERY best Julie Lessman outdid herself with her soon to be released novel, A Light in the Window OH MY GOODNESS I m pretty sure she poured all of her love for the O Connor s into this beautifully written account of one woman s desire to love God, one man s redemption, and the path God chose to take them to draw them toward His light.It is not news that I m a Julie Lessman fan Have been since A Passion Redeemed which I read out of sequence, btwd Julie hates that , and up u [...]

This is a bittersweet moment for me Sweet because this book was absolutely fantastic and filled my heart to it s content, but sad because my journey with the O Connors is now overJULIE You NEED to write MORE Can you write a story about Gabe That would be amazing Even though I knew that Marcy and Blank were going to end up together, this story was still great The love triangle was intense and the thought that kept going through my mind was, When is it going to end Lol, I had some strong emotions [...]

I have read the first two books in Julie Lessman s, Winds of Change series, and loved each one So when Julie emailed me to see if I would consider reading her recent creation and spotlight it on my blog, I never once hesitated Julie s books are what I like to call gentle reads and what she describes as inspirational romance Yes, she writes about faith, God, and the Bible, but never in that preachy or over the top manner She writes realistic characters who face dilemmas that normal people encount [...]

A must read for ANY time of yearAn absolute cannot put down, perfect for Christmas or any time of year novel Turn after twist, revaluation after shocking revelation, heart rending and heart stirring, thought provoking Fascinating, discombobulating One is always left wondering what will happen next even if you have your suspicions, which will often be wrong , how it will ever possibly turn out You cheer characters on, shake your head in disgust at their actions, are shocked by what just happened, [...]

Author of The Daughters of Boston series, Julie Lessman provides followers with the prequel in this Christmas lovestory Not having read any of Julie s books prior to this introduction, I certainly consider it able to stand alone as a one off On the other hand, there s enough information given to invest reading time into the followup storiesA headstrong protagonist leads the reader into the story With her no holds barred attitude and manner, she is quick to judge others and promote her point of v [...]

This novella is a prequel to the totally wonderful Daughters of Boston and Winds of Change series featuring the O Connor Clan Even though I knew who Marcy would choose, I was on the edge of my seat wondering how it was going to happen when it seemed impossible I absolutely loved the message that powerful change in a person s life is possible I highly recommend these books, the faith element is beautifully done and does not hit you over the head The passion in the books is tastefully exciting and [...]

Wow Now I m truly sad that the O Connor saga is entirely over This book was another fantastic read and it gave me a good picture of why Patrick was so upset when Sam made an appearance in a subsequent novel I was getting a bit worried a few pages into the epilogue, however, it turned out to be something so adorable Especially, the special story behind epilogue I finished the book around 3 30am and I couldn t fall asleep because I was so happy and continually pondered on those final pages A truly [...]

If this were a movie, the tagline would be She has a License to Judge and she know how to use it Idetest and that s putting it mildly the You re Not Worthy of Love Until You re as Godly as Me inspie trope, and this book is built on piles and piles of that holier than thou hypocrisy It s ironic and not in a good way to find such a pharisaic message glorified and rewarded in a Christmas novel.

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.

Julie has done it again I love this prequel to her other series I love Julie s writing I love the fact that she puts Faith at the center for this book I m ready to begin reading another of her books.

Great book page by page Amazing to be such a page turner knowing how the book would end Truly enjoyed it It grabbed you early on and kept you hanging til the end

O Connor Family Prequel Must Read Having read all of the other books in the O Connor family series, I was already in love with all the characters, and was excited about reading this one This book was a fascinating prequel into the lives of Marcy and Patrick and how they got their start With some of the story set at Christmas time, it makes the perfect winter read, or any time of the year when you want your heart to be warmed by remembering the True Light of Christmas and how He works in the hear [...]

.The idea of a bet for a woman s affections and basically making her a pawn in a game between two men is appalling But that was the premise for the commencement of this book.I m glad I read further and discovered how powerfully the Christian faith affected most of the people in this story There were strong emotions and guilt to overcome from the past.The conclusion reflected the development of the relationship I was rooting for

I am honestly surprised this book was so well rated It really annoyed me that the author spelled JULES wrong I have never seen the nickname for Julie spelled like the gem Also, Marcy s obsession with the premise of the play and infatuation with Sam was trite and just dragged on I did love Patrick s character and wish this book would have done him justice.