About the author

Julie Arduini

Julie Arduini writes small‑town Christian romances woven with themes of surrender, second chances, and the occasional chocolate craving. She is the author of the <em>Surrendering Hearts</em> series—<strong>Anchored Hearts</strong>, <strong>Repairing Hearts</strong>, <strong>Building Hearts</strong>, and more—as well as the <em>Surrendering Time</em> series (<strong>Entrusted</strong>, <strong>Entangled</strong>, <strong>Engaged</strong>).<br>Julie also co‑authored the YA/Women’s Fiction series <em>Surrendering Stinkin’ Thinkin’</em> with her daughter, which includes <strong>You’re Beautiful</strong>, <strong>You’re Amazing</strong>, and <strong>You’re Brilliant</strong>. Her stand‑alone romances include <strong>Match Made in Heaven</strong> and <strong>Restoring Christmas</strong>.<br>In 2025, Julie joined Leah Atwood, Robin Bayne, JoAnn Durgin, Dawn Kinzer, Lisa Prysock, and Lori Soard in the collaborative small‑town romance series <em>Dogwood Creek Matchmakers</em>.<br>She shares encouragement, behind‑the‑scenes insights, and updates on her blog at <strong>juliearduini.com</strong> and on Substack. Julie lives in Ohio with her husband and daughter.<br><strong>​​​​​​​You're invited to receive Becoming Hearts, a free short-story prequel that offers a gentle welcome into the Surrendering Hearts world.<br></strong><br>​​​​​​​MailerLite Sign Up