⇒ Read Dare to Love Again A Novel The Heart of San Francisco Volume 2 Julie Lessman 9780800721664 Books

Dare to Love Again A Novel The Heart of San Francisco Volume 2 Julie Lessman 9780800721664 Books

Download As PDF : Dare to Love Again A Novel The Heart of San Francisco Volume 2 Julie Lessman 9780800721664 Books

Dare to Love Again A Novel The Heart of San Francisco Volume 2 Julie Lessman 9780800721664 Books

Wow, this is a first for me... being the first one to review a book on amazon. And I am so excited to do so....

To say I was thrilled when this book arrived early on my door step would not not be an exaggeration (Preordering on Amazon is awesome)! I couldn't wait to start reading it, knowing that I had a good read in my hands. Julie Lessman hasn't let me down and is a wonderful & talented writer. I do have to say that when I received her newsletter and read her statement "...this sweet and funny love story that I will warn you, is the sweetest, least passionate of all my books, which means there are very few kisses, but LOTS of romantic tension!", I was curious as to how this story would play out, but never fear it is absolutely delightful!

 Dare to Love Again is sweetly exciting and such a wonderful story! As usual there are great characters that just come to life and jump right off the pages and into your heart. Lessman is a pro at providing not only a hero and heroine that steal your heart but a whole cast of characters as well. For fans of Lessman's Daughters of Boston & Winds of Change Series this new series is sure to be a hit!

I really loved Allison and Nick's romance, that had at times tempers and tongues a flying (in smart and witty ways), a blossoming attraction and of course love soaring... Lessman kept it interesting! Logan and Cait's story continues to enthrall you, leaving you eagerly anticipating more. I read several hints at future books that have me excited and so ready to read their stories!

Bravo Lessman, another novel that's a keeper!


Tags : Dare to Love Again: A Novel (The Heart of San Francisco) (Volume 2) [Julie Lessman] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Spunky Allison McClare is determined to be a fearless, independent woman, resorting to a mammoth hat pin for protection on her way to and from the school where she teaches. But when she takes a notion to explore the wild Barbary Coast she quickly discovers she is no match for rum-soaked brute strength. <BR><BR>Detective Nick Barone would rather do almost anything than teach this petite socialite jiu-jitsu,Julie Lessman,Dare to Love Again: A Novel (The Heart of San Francisco) (Volume 2),Revell,0800721667,Christian - Historical,Christian - Romance,Romance - Historical - General,Christian fiction,Love stories,Love stories.,San Francisco (Calif.) - History - 20th century,San Francisco (Calif.);History;20th century;Fiction.,Single women - California - San Francisco,Single women;California;San Francisco;Fiction.,1800s; Western United States; Seaside; Metropolitan City; Facing Evil; Courage; Friendship; Forced Relationship; Courageous; Detective; BoldDaring; Adventurer; EccentricStubborn; The Heart of San Francisco Book #2; California; Nob Hill; Barbary Coast; Teacher; Socialite; Jiu-jitsu; Gilded Age,20th century,American Historical Fiction,American Light Romantic Fiction,California,FICTION Christian Historical,FICTION Christian Romance,FICTION Christian Romance General,FICTION Romance Historical General,Fiction,Fiction - Religious,FictionChristian - Historical,FictionRomance - Historical - General,History,Love stories,Love stories.,Religious & spiritual fiction,Romance - Historical - General,San Francisco,San Francisco (Calif.),San Francisco (Calif.) - History - 20th century,San Francisco (Calif.);History;20th century;Fiction.,Single women,Single women - California - San Francisco,Single women;California;San Francisco;Fiction.,FICTION Christian Historical,FICTION Christian Romance,FICTION Christian Romance General,FICTION Romance Historical General,FictionChristian - Historical,FictionRomance - Historical - General,Fiction - Religious,20th century,California,History,San Francisco,San Francisco (Calif.),Single women,American Historical Fiction,American Light Romantic Fiction,Fiction,Religious & spiritual fiction

Dare to Love Again A Novel The Heart of San Francisco Volume 2 Julie Lessman 9780800721664 Books Reviews

"Dare to Love Again" is the second novel in The Heart of San Francisco trilogy of the McClare family, from award-winning author, Julie Lessman. Socialite Allison McClare's goal to be an independent woman is met with opposition from Detective Nick Barone (long e), whose beat is the streets of the wild Barbary Coast, in which the Hand of Hope School for girls - where Allison is the new teacher of English and drama - is located. Nick's secrets from the past have left him with a grudge against the upper class - Allison's belief that all men are liars, frauds, or fortune hunters, stems from the pain caused by a broken relationship. The humorous barbs between Nick and Allison start on the first page and don't let up until the last page of this delightful novel. They are equally surprised when romantic sparks start to fly.

From Julie Lessman's description of a "lighter, shorter, less complicated series - with less romantic and spiritual passion" (as compared to her Daughters of Boston and Winds of Change trilogies), I wasn't sure what to expect with this series. What I DID expect was to be thoroughly entertained and inspired - as Julie is a masterful writer - and I wasn't disappointed!!

Julie's heart-warming characters are in abundance, as usual. The girls and staff of Mercy House Orphanage are a touching addition to the story - watch out for little Lottie, she'll "steal your heart"! The "on-again, off-again" romantic relationship between Allison's mother, Caitlyn, and Allison's deceased father's brother, Logan, will have you cheering for, and sympathizing with, each of them before the story ends.

"Dare to Love Again" is chock-full of humor, suspense, passion, drama, secrets, romance, realistic characters, redemption, forgiveness, warm family settings, hope, regret, love, faith, and the ever-wonderful happy ending - a treat for ALL readers!! The McClare family is a delight - just as the O'Connor family was in Julie's two previous series!! I've loved each and every novel she's written, and I await - however impatiently - the October 2014 release of the final novel in the series, "Surprised By Love"!!
Lord knows I am a huge Julie Lessman fan, but I had a hard time getting into this story. The plotline started out too predictable, and I found myself growing impatient with the dialogue between the two main characters. I was especially annoyed with the Uncle Logan character and wanted him to just go away. I loved the parrot, and I adored the butler, Hadley. I also enjoyed learning about the history of San Francisco. As I have come to expect from this author, be prepared for some real twists to the plotline towards the end. I recommend this series to young women who need encouragement to stay true to themselves and not settle for anything less than they deserve. Three and a half stars.
I think Julie Lessman is my all around favorite author. She knows how to write a love story with just the right tension. I really enjoy reading her books and walking away a better person. She always has a quote that sets my mind and heart closer to God. I loved that she quote St. Theresa of Avail in this book! Great job Julie!!! I can't wait for the stories of the rest of the characters in this series!
Wow, this is a first for me... being the first one to review a book on . And I am so excited to do so....

To say I was thrilled when this book arrived early on my door step would not not be an exaggeration (Preordering on is awesome)! I couldn't wait to start reading it, knowing that I had a good read in my hands. Julie Lessman hasn't let me down and is a wonderful & talented writer. I do have to say that when I received her newsletter and read her statement "...this sweet and funny love story that I will warn you, is the sweetest, least passionate of all my books, which means there are very few kisses, but LOTS of romantic tension!", I was curious as to how this story would play out, but never fear it is absolutely delightful!

 Dare to Love Again is sweetly exciting and such a wonderful story! As usual there are great characters that just come to life and jump right off the pages and into your heart. Lessman is a pro at providing not only a hero and heroine that steal your heart but a whole cast of characters as well. For fans of Lessman's Daughters of Boston & Winds of Change Series this new series is sure to be a hit!

I really loved Allison and Nick's romance, that had at times tempers and tongues a flying (in smart and witty ways), a blossoming attraction and of course love soaring... Lessman kept it interesting! Logan and Cait's story continues to enthrall you, leaving you eagerly anticipating more. I read several hints at future books that have me excited and so ready to read their stories!

Bravo Lessman, another novel that's a keeper!