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A Passion Redeemed (The Daughters of Boston, Book 2) | 
 enlarge | Author: Julie Lessman
Publisher: Revell
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Sales Rank: 26902
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Pages: 480
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 080073212X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780800732127
ASIN: 080073212X
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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Product Description
Graced with physical beauty, though shallow of heart, Charity O'Connor is a woman who knows what she wants. She sets her sights on the cantankerous Mitch Dennehy, editor at the Irish Times, who has unwittingly stolen her heart. And although the sparks are there, Mitch refuses to fan the coals of a potential relationship with his ex-fiancée's sister. But Charity has a plan to turn up the heat and she always gets what she wants--one way or another. Is revenge so sweet after all? Or will Charity get burned? Full of intense passion, betrayal, and forgiveness, A Passion Redeemed will delight Lessman's fans and draw new ones.
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Julie Lessman Keeps Getting Better October 6, 2008
I liked "A Passion Most Pure," but I REALLY liked this book. Often I find that authors make a great beginning only to fizzle out as the series progresses, but this book was even better and I suspect the next one will be as good as, if not better, than even the first two in the series. I liked Charity O'Connor from the first book, even though some people didn't because I could understand why she tricked Mitch Dennehy into kissing her in order to get back at her sister, Faith, for taking Collin's affections.
This book takes off where the first one left off. Faith and Collin are engaged, and Charity remains in Ireland with her grandmother and great-grandmother. She loves her job and Mitch. But Mitch won't have anything to do with her since he blames her for breaking him and Faith apart. I can also understand Mitch's side too, which is what makes these two characters realistic and likeable. Charity uses her beauty to seduce him, but he wants a woman who follows God, so he keeps refusing her. It was fun to watch what ploy Charity would pull next, though it did eventually come at a heartbreaking price, which is often the case when we keep playing with sin.
Besides her usual fun and spirited personality (with a dash of humor), I enjoyed watching Charity as she progressed from pursuing her will to following God's. Her conversion doesn't happen right away and she swings back and forth. The desire for God does emerge but her own wishes get in the way, which I have found to be true in my life. It is very hard to follow God when His will doesn't match ours, and Julie Lessman did an excellent job of displaying this.
Mitch is strongly attracted to her, and he does love her, but he has to fight the temptation she offers. This makes for a whole lot of chemistry and kept me turning the pages. I give Julie Lessman many kudos for daring to write about sexual desire in a Christian love story. In both books now, she has demonstrated the beauty of sex and when it is and is not appropriate. The characters she has created have grabbed my heart and I can't wait to read book three.
Daughters of Boston Magic Continues October 1, 2008
First of all I highly recommend that you read A Passion Most Pure (the first in the series) before you read A Passion Redeemed. Not that Redeemed isn't amazing in its own right, but because you get so much more out of it when the two books are read in conjunction.
**Warning of you haven't read Pure then spoilers follow**
Redeemed picks up where Pure left off. Her family having returned to Boston Charity has remained in Ireland, determined to win over Mitch. Poor Mitch wants nothing to do with the girl who cost him his fiance, but doesn't really have much say in the matter when Charity sets her sights on him!
A lot of reviewers have already covered off key elements of the plot far better than I could so I'm just going to throw a couple of things in.
Julie is a master at conflicting the reader at how they want the story to end. By the last few chapters I was completely torn as to who I wanted Charity to end up with. I can't think of any other authors who do this with Julie's skill.
While we're there she is also a master a playing with the readers emotions - I have to admit that by the last thirty pages I didn't think it was going to be possible for Julie to 'redeem' Charity for me after 250 odd pages of her manipulation and selfishness. Yet somehow she did it...
Finally, if you're reading this you'll have probably have read Pure and know that Julie's characters are not limited to chaste kisses on the cheek. But if you aren't aware of that and this is as 'far' as you like your characters to go, this book will have you rather hot under the collar!
Like many others I am also desperate for May 2009 and the next book in the series - simply the title alone - A Passion Denied, has me intrigued.
Better than chocolate September 29, 2008
Review for A Passion Redeemed by Julie Lessman
You know how you feel when you get a piece of really good chocolate? Not the stuff you get at the service station, but the kind from the specialty candy shops. You unwrap that piece and savor every bite, letting the rich flavor melt on your taste buds, and when it's gone, you want more, just one more piece, please. That's what it's like to read A Passion Redeemed by Julie Lessman. This book is filled with characters that will linger long after the book is finished.
Charity O'Connor--misguided in the past by her emotions, lack of faith and confusion about a father's love will steal your heart. You'll soon be cheering her on as she discovers what real faith, real love and living real is all about.
Mitch Dennehy--has had a rough road too, dumped by Charity's sister, Faith (A Passion Most Pure) has left him raw and hurting, but Faith left him with a strong faith of his own.
Once again, Lessman has found a place on my KEEPER shelf. This book will be reread again and again. This writer knows how to turn a phrase and keep the pages turning.
A page turner September 28, 2008
Julie Lessman's A Passion Redeemed is a wonderful book! Lessman writes emotion like the pro she is. And gives her readers more twists and turns than the wildest roller coaster ride. I can't wait for the next book in the Daughters of Boston series! Don't miss A Passion Redeemed!
excellent historical September 25, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
In 1919 Dublin Charity O'Connor loves Mitch Dennehy, but he seems to ignore her. Desperate for him to reciprocate her feelings, she starts flirting with Mitch's enemy, black sheep Rigan Gallagher III, to make her beloved jealous and take notice of her.
Mitch is disturbed with Charity's behavior. He wants her and believes he is half way in love with her though he condemns her actions and worries what Rigan might do to her. Mitch is also is a deeply pious person and needs his woman to love and cherish God above herself or her mate. He knows Charity does not and her recent behavior affirms his belief.
The second Julie Lessman early twentieth century "Daughters of Boston" passion historical romance (see A PASSION SO PURE) is a superb character driven inspirational tale. Charity owns the story line as she goes from Machiavellian plotter using people to a profound feeling of shame until she gains faith and with that new wisdom. However, she also understands regretfully her new understanding of God's way may be too late for her when it comes to Mitch. A PASSION REDEEMED is a terific tale of redemption as a lost sheep finds conviction.
Harriet Klausner
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