A book of one woman's passion for a man that can't be quenched. Elizabeth (Lizzie) is determined to show John that she's a woman who is in love with him. Unfortunately, John has a painful past that he's struggling with.
There is a lot of "romance " in this book- a look into some very intimate relationships in Lizzie'ss family. There's also a lot of references to God and faith. I liked the ending very much! ( )

A delightful read that keeps you guessing. Will she get her guy in the end? Does her heart really know what's best for her? The author throws in many unexpected additions to the story and you never know where it is going. The characters grow and change in facing obstacles in their way through life. Faith in God is what gets them on to the next phase. If you have not read the previous books in this series, it would be important to do so to fully understand this book but not necessary. I enjoyed the series! ( )

I absolutely loved this series! I enjoyed this book as much as the other two in the trilogy. I am so happy to have found Julie Lessman's books. The O'Connors seem so real I hated to see this book end. Then I found out that there is a prequel to this series so I bought it to read on my tablet. I hope everyone enjoys these books as much as I have. But if not, I have enjoyed them enough for everyone. I've stayed up late to finish these wonderful books. ( )

"A Passion Denied" is the story of Elizabeth O'Connor, and her quest for the love of John Brady, whose secrets from a painful past threaten to destroy a friendship, keep him from loving her - and kept this reader on the edge of her seat!!

"A Passion Denied" - set in 1922 Boston - is third in the Daughters of Boston trilogy, by award-winning author Julie Lessman, and is followed by the Winds of Change trilogy - each novel, a story of a member of the O'Connor family.

Julie Lessman pulls "all her guns" out in this story of romance, family, true love, betrayal, guilt, deceit, forgiveness, and redemption. She is a master at unexpected story "twists-and-turns", description, realistic characters with whom you hate to part, passion and angst, emotion that has you laughing one minute and crying the next, and happy endings.

A love for God and following His will for one's life is a central theme in Julie's novels. Each novel I read becomes my "new" favorite, and leaves me with sadness that the novel has ended, joyful anticipation for the next one, and a spiritual warmth!! ( )

It's the Roaring 20's and Elizabeth, or Lizzie as she goes by now, is all grown up. She has changed her look to accentuate the fact that she is a woman now, not a little girl - bobbed her hair, figure flattering dresses, make-up, etc. She is longing for Brady to notice her as the woman she is and to stop treating her like she is the little sister he never had.

Brady has a past that has haunted him for years, one that he has yet to deal with and makes him feel unworthy of being with Lizzie. When a man from his past visits him, it all threatens to come to light.

I loved seeing a more in depth view of Lizzie,
because she was only a minor character in the first two books and an adolescent at that. I feel as though I know her so much better now.

A Passion Denied was a wonderfully enjoyable read, and I highly recommend it! I would strongly suggest that you read A Passion Most Pure and A Passion Redeemed before you read this book - as this story is a continuation of a family saga. ( )