Julie James books

Julie James is a New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance set in Chicago. A former litigation attorney, she writes legal-themed romantic comedies with sharp banter.

FBI/US Attorney Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Mon ange gardien 2010 N/A
Something About You 2010 Buy
A Lot Like Love 2011 Buy
About That Night 2012 Buy
Tatlı Tesadüf 2012 N/A
Love Irresistibly 2013 Buy
It Happened One Wedding 2014 Buy
Suddenly One Summer 2015 Buy
The Thing About Love 2017 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Just the Sexiest Man Alive 2008 Buy
Practice Makes Perfect 2009 Buy

Julie James is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. She graduated from law school, clerked for the United States Court of Appeals, and practiced at a major law firm before leaving to write full-time after Hollywood optioned two of her screenplays. Her books have been translated into 22 languages.

All of her novels are set in Chicago professional environments, drawing on her legal background. Her FBI/US Attorney series features interconnected standalone romances with new central couples in each book, blending romantic comedy with light legal thriller elements. She has been named to Amazon’s Best Books of the Year, the ALA Reading List for Top Genre Novels, and Booklist’s Top 10 Romances.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Julie James written?

Julie James has written 11 books across 2 series.

What was Julie James's first book?

Julie James’s first book is Just the Sexiest Man Alive, published in 2008.

Was Julie James a lawyer before becoming an author?

Yes, Julie James graduated from law school, clerked for the United States Court of Appeals, and practiced at one of the country’s largest law firms before turning to writing. She left law after Hollywood producers optioned two of her screenplays.

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