Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Tales From Ivy Hill #2

The Ladies of Ivy Cottage (Tales from Ivy Hill, #2)

Living with the two Miss Groves in Ivy Cottage, impoverished gentlewoman Rachel Ashford is determined to earn her own livelihood . . . somehow. When the village women encourage her to open a subscription library with the many books she has inherited or acquired through donations, Rachel discovers two mysteries hidden among them. A man who once broke her heart helps her search for clues, but will both find more than they bargained for?

Rachel's friend and hostess, Mercy Grove, has given up thoughts of suitors and fills her days managing her girls' school. So when several men take an interest in Ivy Cottage, she assumes pretty Miss Ashford is the cause. Exactly what--or who--has captured each man's attention? The truth may surprise them all.

Meanwhile, life has improved at the coaching inn and Jane Bell is ready to put grief behind her. Now if only the man she misses would return--but where is he?

As the women of Ivy Hill search for answers about the past and hope for the future, might they find love along the way?



Published December 5th 2017
 by Bethany House Publishers


Available for Purchase:
AMAZON  BARNES & NOBLE  CHRISTIANBOOK
BAKER BOOK HOUSE

My Review:

This is the second book from Julie Klassen in the Tales from Ivy Hill series, but the first in the series I have read.  With that being said, I do feel this is a stand alone story. The author provides enough background that I was never This series is set in the 1820's and centers around the small town of Ivy Hill located just outside of Wiltshire, England. I was immediately drawn into the story from page one. I loved Rachel, Jane and Mercy for the support, friendship and faith they had in each other.  Rachel has suffered a great loss, but has the fortitude to face the past and look to the future with great hope. Mercy thinks she has everything set in her life until a little girl shows her what her heart truly desires, but will her parents step in a forbid her greatest desire? Jane has a plan and that's to remodel her inn and improve business. This is a story about friendship, faith, secrets, second chances, and love.  This is a book I would recommend to anyone. 
 I received this book from the publisher as part of their book blogging program.  I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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