“Julie’s books are always winners. She is probably the most underrated author. Her storylines are well developed, and characters are enjoyable.”
—Amazon review, Anchored Hearts

- Her books, speaking, and mentoring opportunities focus on surrender issues and chocolate mentions.
- She’s the author of the small-town romance series featuring Christian surrender themes, SURRENDERING HEARTS.
- Book 1, ANCHORED HEARTS, and Book 2, Repairing Hearts, is free for Kindle Unlimited.
- Book 3, Building Hearts, will release September 2025.
- Her other romance series is SURRENDERING TIME (Entrusted, Entangled, Engaged).
- She also co-wrote a YA series with her daughter, SURRENDERING STINKIN’ THINKIN’ (You’re Beautiful, You’re Amazing, You’re Brilliant).
- Her stand-alone romances include MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN and RESTORING CHRISTMAS.
- Julie maintains a blog at juliearduini.com. She also has a weekly Substack, To Be Honest, where she shares her authentic thoughts in a fake world.
- She resides in Ohio with her husband. daughter, and rescue beagle, Milo.
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Other Julie Arduini Facts:
- Writes relatable Christian themes.
- Incorporates small-town Upstate NY settings in her romances.
- Part of the Dogwood Creek Matchmakers series. Her first novella, Clean Sweep, releases November 2025.
- Directs the women’s ministry at her home church.
- Enjoys mentoring girls/women.
- Lives with husband of 28 years, who also works from home.
- Lives with college-age daughter.
- Is also a mother to a son who is married and teaches American History and Economics at the school he graduated from.
- Has two adult children who live in Wisconsin, making her a step-mom/grandmother.
- Loves a TV re-watch podcast!
- Plans Fridays as DQ day with family. Favorite? PB Buster with chocolate ice cream.
- Embraces gray hair.
- Reads up on all the curly hair products.
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