Book Spotlight: Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Beyond Ivy Walls 

Author: Rachel Fordham 

Publisher: Thomas Nelson 

Release Date: August 14, 2024 

Genre: Historical Romance 

 Reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, a recluse and a young woman discover that the scars of life are no match against an act of love. 

 Iowa, 1903. All of Monticello believes Otis Taylor has been away fostering his musical genius. But the truth is that his father exiled him long ago, rejecting Otis's appearance and the scars that came with it. Now that he is the last living Taylor, Otis has covertly returned to settle his family's affairs and rid himself of his past for good. However, he soon discovers that he may not have been the only discarded Taylor and begins a tireless search for his missing niece. 

 At twenty-three years old, Sadie West left her family farm and found employment at the Hoag feather duster factory. It isn't a romantic job, but she's hardly had a glimmer of romance since her beau went off to college, leaving her with no promise of a future together. Desperate to save money and help her family make ends meet, she trespasses and finds shelter in an abandoned building--and is thrown in the path of the town's mysterious bachelor. 

 Otis's wounds are deep, but as Sadie's friendship with him grows, she begins to fall for the man beneath the mask. The mystery of his long-lost niece, however, is more complex than either could have imagined, and Sadie may be the key to Otis Taylor finally finding his way home.

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About the Author

“Mildred has agreed to help me alter some of Reginald’s old clothes to fit me, and she will make me a mask. What will you wear?”

“I’m not going,” she said, and her feet faltered. Onto her back- side she went with a loud thump. “Oh!” She rubbed at the pain. “I could never go. I would fall there and die of embarrassment.”

“I’m not ready to skate without my teacher.” He sat beside her with their backs to Mildred, who now slept with her mouth slightly open, giving them a sense of privacy.

“Otis, I really am not going.”

“I thought you wanted to go.”

A small patch on the side of her skirt kept her right hand busy as she picked nervously at the edges. “A part of me does want to go, but it’s best I don’t.”

“You lecture me on going and showing the town I’m more than my appearance. Why shouldn’t you go and show them you are their equal, despite your ragged clothes? Besides, you look much better now that you have taken up bathing. At first I thought I’d taken in a stray turkey.”

“Honestly! You’re insufferable.”

“You know I was only having fun. Besides, we are our own definitions of normal. Why can’t homespun be normal too? Come with me and show them you are important and . . . and that you are beautiful.”

Her hand stilled for a moment before moving from her patch to her skates. She worked the leather strap free with an almost frantic motion, her bottom lip sucked in. This new look was one he did not know. Unsure what to do, he watched and waited.

Had he said too much?

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About the Author

Rachel Fordham is the author of The Letter Tree, Where the Road Bends, A Lady in Attendance, A Life Once Dreamed, The Hope of Azure Springs, and Yours Truly, Thomas. Fans expect stories with heart and she delivers, diving deep into the human experience and tugging at reader emotions. She loves connecting with people, traveling to new places, and daydreaming about future projects that will have sigh-worthy endings and memorable characters. She is a busy mom, raising both biological, adopted and foster children (a cause she feels passionate about). She lives with her husband and children on an island in the state of Washington.

Connect with Rachel by visiting rachelfordham.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive print copies of the author’s previous 6 novels: The Hope of Azure Springs, Your's Truly, Thomas, A Life Once Dreamed, A Lady in Attendance, Where the Road Bends, and The Letter Tree!

(2) additional winners will receive one Rachel Fordham backlist print copy of their choice!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight August 7, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on August 14, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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