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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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Book Excerpt
“Otis.” She sucked in her bottom lip. “When you wanted to hold my hand—”
“I wanted to hold it because when you were away, I missed you.”
She took his hand in her own and brought it to her lips, kiss-ing him the same way he had kissed her the night before. Except now they were not in character. She was not kissing Alexander Darling but Otis Taylor. If a heart could sing, his would have rung out with joyful noise. Emboldened, he lowered his head.
He’d never kissed a woman, but in this moment with their hands clasped together, he could almost believe she felt the same desire that consumed him.
“Sadie,” he whispered. She tilted her head back, her gaze trav-eling to his lips. The moment moved slowly, giving him time to take in every sensation. The look in her eyes, the smell of hay, and the sound of the rooster crowing.
Her breath touched his skin, caressing him before his lips ever met hers, sending waves of hope and anticipation through him. He closed the distance, pressing his mouth to hers. It was a dream—it had to be. A perfect, beautiful dream. She kissed him back, and then her hands moved up his neck, running over his many scars as they conversed with no words at all. Her touch was so soft, so gentle and accepting.
“Sadie,” he murmured with his cheek pressed to the top of her head. “Sadie, I—”
She pulled back. Her hands still touched him, but now with lighter pressure. The dream began to fade. Her expression changed—a shadow creeping over where only light had been before.
“What is it?” he asked, unsure why the soft, willing woman in his arms was now tense and stiff.
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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!
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