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Julia Kelly

Julia Kelly writes sexy historical and contemporary romances about smart women and the men who love them. She picked up her first romance novel and the bad habit of reading well past her bedtime when she was 13. Years later as a Journalism graduate student at Columbia University, she decided to try writing romances of her own and never looked back. During the day, Julia is an Emmy-nominated journalist in New York City where she chases breaking news and bosses reporters around. She never met a pair of stilettos she didn't love and still stays up too late reading.

Genres: Historical, Historical Mystery, Historical Romance

New and upcoming books

September 2025

A Dark and Deadly Journey
(Evelyne Redfern / Parisian Orphan, book 3)

Series

Governess
   1. The Governess Was Wicked (2016)
   2. The Governess Was Wanton (2016)
   3. The Governess Was Wild (2016)

Matchmaker of Edinburgh
   1. The Look of Love (2017)
   2. The Taste of Temptation (2018)
   3. The Allure of Attraction (2018)

Evelyne Redfern / Parisian Orphan
   1. A Traitor in Whitehall (2023)
   2. Betrayal at Blackthorn Park (2024)
   3. A Dark and Deadly Journey (2025)

Novels

   The Light Over London (2019)
   The Whispers of War (2020)
   The Last Garden in England (2021)
   The Last Dance of the Debutante (2021)
   The Lost English Girl (2023)
   The Dressmakers of London (2025)

Series contributed to

One Week in Love
   1. One Week in Wyoming (2014) (with others)
   2. One Week in Hawaii (2015) (with others)
   3. One Week in December (2015) (with others)
   Seduction in the Snow (2016)
   The Wedding Week (2016)

Julia Kelly recommends

The Ivory City (2025)
Emily Bain Murphy
"Grace Covington is the perfect amateur detective mixing charm and ingenuity in this richly detailed murder mystery set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. A delightful read!"

The Story Keeper (2025)
Kelly Rimmer
"A book within a book that explores the weight of family secrets and extraordinary acts of humanity in equal measure . . . an emotional, haunting tale."

Murder in the Ranks (2024)
Kristi Jones
"Impeccably researched and cleverly plotted, Murder in the Ranks deftly introduces Auxiliary Dottie Lincoln, a determined WAAC navigating life in occupied Algiers. When one of Dottie's fellow WAACs falls to her death, she's compelled to investigate and uncover dark truths about the war - even when they threaten to reveal Dottie's own dangerous secret. This is one book mystery and historical fiction fans won't want to miss!"

The Paris Housekeeper (2023)
Renee Ryan
"Renee Ryan weaves a masterful story of WWII."

A Beautiful Rival (2023)
Gill Paul
"A delicious look at the high-stakes rivalry that defined a century of beauty. Gill Paul masterfully weaves skillful storytelling with an acute eye for glamor to make A Beautiful Rival an utterly compelling read."

The Garden of Lost Secrets (2023)
Kelly Bowen
"Kelly Bowen's The Paris Apartment is a compelling story of two women navigating the dangers of occupied Paris with bravery and compassion. Bowen paints a richly layered picture of glamour, intrigue, and sacrifice that is at once heartbreaking and hopeful."

Bluebird (2022)
Genevieve Graham
"From the battlefields of war-torn France to the speakeasies of Canada's prohibition-flaunting towns, Bluebird weaves a compelling, emotional story of love, second chances, and sacrifice. Genevieve Graham is uniquely talented at bringing history to light with characters who stay with you long after the last page. Bluebird is why I never miss a new Genevieve Graham book!"

The Wedding Veil (2022)
Kristy Woodson Harvey
"Kristy Woodson Harvey expertly weaves together the mystery of the missing Vanderbilt wedding veil with the stories of four incredible women, all searching for their independence, their purpose, and ultimately their happiness. Told with her signature wit and warmth, The Wedding Veil is as glittering as the women at the heart of it!"

When the Summer Was Ours (2021)
Roxanne Veletzos
"A sweeping, heartbreaking love story about how the smallest of choices can change our fates. Set against the backdrop of war and revolution, When Summer Was Ours is an artfully written story told with deep compassion. Historical fiction fans will love this book!"

The War Nurse (2021)
Tracey Enerson Wood
"The War Nurse is a fascinating, intimate look at the true story of Julia Catherine Stimson and the incredible work she and her nurses did to save lives during World War I. Through careful research, this book shows the incredible bravery and compassion of women who find themselves in extraordinary situations."

Lost in Paris (2021)
Elizabeth Thompson
"Lost in Paris has everything I love in a book: the magic of a romantic location, the intrigue of a family mystery, and the nostalgia of another era. An utterly charming read!"

Summer Darlings (2020)
Brooke Lea Foster
"Foster has written a compelling coming-of-age story that exposes the sparkling glamour and dark underbelly of the haves and have nots in the 1960s. Summer Darlings is utterly atmospheric and compelling."

Spitfire (2020)
(Livy Nash Mystery, book 1)
M L Huie
"Gritty and glamorous, Spitfire races through the streets of post-war London and Paris in a twisting story of intrigue and betrayal . . . Livy Nash is exactly my kind of heroine."

The Chelsea Girls (2019)
Fiona Davis
"A dazzling story of loyalty, friendship, and betrayal in 1950s bohemian New York amid the danger of the Red Scare. It will leave readers wishing they could spend a night at the Chelsea Hotel for a taste of Broadway glamour and a well-shaken cocktail."

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