3 stars: updated ratingWhen I purchased the hardcover edition, I reread a lot of it for fun. I apparently read through it too fast to notice some content issues the first time... I was so interested in seeing how the plot would end that I didn't see how sensual many of the details were. Unless the hardcover is a different book than the paperback, which I don't think likely! 18+ onlyOriginal review below.4.5 starsThis book was so hard to put down. It's Julie Klassen at her best, with intrigue, da...

My New Favorite from Julie Klassen!In her latest Inspirational Regency romance, Julie Klassen brings readers to Devonshire, England in the year 1815 where we find an artist’s daughter, Sophie Dupont, who fell in love with a visiting artist but now finds herself abandoned and in a bit of a delicate predicament. Like Marianne Dashwood, Sophie believed herself loved, and though the words were “never absolutely” spoken, she expected that her lover would declare himself and marry her. Sadly for Sophi...

Reread 2021: I LOVE this book!! Simply one of the best books I’ve read with one of the best heroes ever.❤️This book was deliciously AMAZING! I could not put it down. The romance was everything I look for when reading. I LOVE marriage of convenience stories, but there are a lot out there that are not well executed. This is the perfect example of an amazing tale with that plot at the forefront! I normally have a hard time liking regency heroes for the majority because I don’t like the typical rich...

Yowza, that was intense. What a sordid mess indeed! Although this was a very captivating read and I often found myself holding my breath, getting heart flutters, and feeling downright mad at certain characters, I can't say it's a read that all would enjoy. This definitely is NOT a book that will cause you to feel all warm and cozy inside. No, this is a story that deals with the after effects of a women who becomes with child out of wedlock thus leading it to be more sensual than the majority of

I've heard Klassen's praises for years and finally dived into this book...and boy, I was glad I did! It was an utterly absorbing novel...lots of family drama, romance and more in a beautiful setting. I'll be looking for more of Julie's books in the future.

A delightful Regency era novel from Julie Klassen.Sophie is The Painter's Daughter and she finds herself in a precarious situation. Although she doesn't know or love Stephen, he offers a solution for her. Sophie was both fallible and likable. Stephen was pure Prince Charming.Secondary characters added to the novel. I especially enjoyed Stephen's grandfather and his sister Kate. The history backdrop of Napoleon was an added plus.There were layers of pain that were dealt with in the novel. My favo...

I enjoy marriage of convenience stories in particular, and this one had the added twist of Sophie being in love with her new husband's brother. While I felt compassion for Sophie and her difficult circumstances, I didn't admire her weakness for Wesley and the choices she initially made. She reveals herself as a strong character however as she makes the best of her situation and works to become loyal to Stephen. He was definitely my favorite character in the story, a Mr. Darcy type that has vulne...

Remember that one time I was supposed to be reading other books, but then Julie Klassen’s The Painter’s Daughter kept STARING at me, pleading with me to read it at that very moment? So I did what any good book blogger would do, stopped reading what I was supposed at started this one instead.And it turned out to be a rather wise decision if I do say so myself!One thing you’re guaranteed with Julie’s novels is that you’ll be hooked once you start page one. There’s a reason she’s become such a stro...

4.5/5Aw this turned into a really sweet story that I couldn’t put down! I was engrossed from the first meeting. Sophie finds herself in a scandal by one brother, which is remedied by the other brother. Her time with their family was interesting and tense. I loved the inclusion of faith and prayer. I loved the ending! It was a wonderful read!

"I know this is difficult for you. But please believe me when I tell you that I like what I see when I look at you. Your scar is much bigger in your eyes than in mine or propably in anyone else's. It's a small part of a big man." I love "Regency ERA" especially from an author who is skilled in narrating it in the musical cadences of the past. In spite of the length of the novel I surprisingly found myself lost in the story and not at all bored from the slow pace of the plot. Also I often avoid t...

4.5 starsWhile The Painter's Daughter is not my favorite of Julie KLassen's novels, it was still a really good story and I loved reading it. The story was interesting from the beginning pages and, except for a tiny portion of the book in which I thought the story was dragging, I enjoyed it throughout. I loved how protective Stephen was and watching the romance bloom between Sophie and him was so sweet. There were definitely a few difficult moments in the book and some surprising reveals - which

The Painter's Daughter, (published by Bethany House in 2015), is a Christian Regency romance by Julie Klassen. Set in Devonshire, England in 1815, I enjoyed this book very much.5 stars The heroine: Sophia Dupont, or Sophie, is the daughter of the well-renowned artist Claude Dupont and assists him in his studio. Wesley Overtree, a young artist, came about a year ago to study under Sophie's father. He was very drawn to Sophie and ended up painting her multiple times . . and doing other things wit...

This was one of the best stories I have ever read!! Wow! I had never read a Julie Klassen! I LOVED everything about this book— the setting, the characters, the love story, the suspense, the endearing relationships that developed between all of the characters... Something that really appealed to me in this book was the dialogue between the characters. The way it was written made me feel like I was watching a movie. So much of what was said was so raw and real and was explained so well with words....

Julie Klassen weaves an enthralling tale of love, loss, and redemption in her newest novel, The Painter's Daughter. The setting in Devonshire comes alive as Julie paints the setting so clearly. Each character is unique and adds dimension to the story. The contrast in the two brothers was very well done. Overall a very enjoyable story that I highly recommend!

Wow, I mean honestly, wow. Where to even begin with this novel; extraordinary, excellent, and breath taking all come to mind. I stay up until 3:48 in the morning this morning just to finish this novel, I absolutely could not put it down for anything. I will say that this novel begin a little slow, for maybe two chapters; however, then you are pulled in and you cannot break free for anything. Now there are some major plot twists that leave you on the edge of your seat, and I will not lie I read a...

I read my first book by this author just last year and definitely wanted to read more so I was pleased to snag this one. While this book had different elements and went a different direction, I found it easy to engage with the story. I liked how the book began with a young woman's mistake and followed along as events took their course to her again faced with a choice and seeing how she faced it this time. The story begins with Sophie Dupont, daughter to a successful portrait painter, caught in a...

While I really enjoy Julie Klassen's writing, I find myself getting a little tired of her plots. They are starting to run together as so many of them are about a girl who gets pregnant out of wedlock and all the ensuing drama she must suffer before getting a relatively happy ending. This one fits the bill perfectly, and the added drama of the rivalling suitors being brothers was (almost) too much.While I don't regret reading it, I honestly can't really recommend this book unless you're a huge Kl...

Julie Klassen is an author whose work I always like to read – not that I love all her books, but it’s certainly worth exploring her newest writing to discover if it will be one of my favorites or not. The Painter’s Daughter certainly is!Soon I fell in love with Captain Stephen Overtree and Miss Sophie Dupont, especially with Stephen’s good and gentle heart; willing to save unmarried and pregnant Sophie by marrying her and giving her and the child she carries a name—the child that his brother fat...

I loved this book! I knew the research would be spot-on, and it was, but the storytelling and characters were excellent, too. It took me a while to get into it ONLY because I was listening to the audible edition, and I couldn't get over the male narrator doing the heroine's voice. But once I got used to that, I devoured the story. Can't wait to read more by Julie Klassen.

She has ANOTHER book coming out so soon?? How am I supposed to keep up!?! At the same time though, this is REALLY exciting!!