Ivy Hill Christmas
A Tales from Ivy Hill Novella
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4.5 • 87 Ratings
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
Richard Brockwell, the younger son of Ivy Hill's most prominent family, hasn't been home for Christmas in years. He prefers to live in the London townhouse, far away from Brockwell Court, the old family secret that haunts him, and the shadows of his past mistakes. But then his mother threatens to stop funding his carefree life--unless he comes home for Christmas. Out of options, he sets out for Ivy Hill, planning to be back on a coach bound for London and his unencumbered bachelor life as soon as the festivities are over.
But Christmas in the country presents unforeseen surprises, including encounters with an orphaned apprentice, the first love he disappointed years ago, and Arabella Awdry, a young lady who is far more appealing than he recalled . . . and determined to have nothing to do with him.
Will Christmastime in Ivy Hill, with its village charm, kissing boughs, joyous songs, and divine hope, work its magic in his heart . . . and hers as well?
Customer Reviews
Lovely
Sigh … I loved this story, as I have loved all of the Ivy Hill books. But I am sad that the series is now complete. I will miss the characters that I have grown fond of. This story was different than the other Ivy Hill books. It was a bit lighter, had less complications in the story, and it was shorter as well. But I still loved it, just the same. And it was Christmas! So that in and of itself made the book a joy. I loved the main character, Richard. He was funny and charming. And I loved his little dog and sidekick, Wally. I don’t want to give anything away. But I will say this book was lovely. You will see appearances from the characters that were in the first three books. It was fun to catch up with all of them to see how their lives had progressed. Overall, a lovely Christmas novel. (But can be read anytime of year.) I highly recommend!
A wonderful story
He is small but ever so brave. - Richard when thinking of Jamie
What an incredible introduction to Ivy Hill! I most certainly will be looking for the rest of the story as they say. Richard Brockwell appears to be a self-centered, rather spoiled young man that has nothing positive to show, except that novel he has written that is regularly refused and returned by publishers. Since his return to Ivy Hill for Christmas is required, he decides long before to be less than amiable with the other guests. Interesting how things can change...
Is it fate or God that young Jamie has ties to a charity that Richard refuses to donate to? Can Richard change his ways and become a self-respecting person, one that others would seek to spend time with? The author uses rich detail to take the reader out into the snowy weather and on walks through the woods. You can almost smell the trees, hear the fire crackling and the snow squeaking as you read. I look forward to learning more about this family.
This ARC was received through Baker Publishing Group, Bethany House Publishers, NetGalley and CelebrateLit. The comments and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.