Wednesday, January 23, 2019

The Bride of Ivy Green

GIVEAWAY
KLASSEN, JULIE
THE BRIDE OF IVY GREEN

Much has happened in idyllic Ivy Hill in recent months, and while several villagers have found new love and purpose, questions remain -- and a few dearly held dreams have yet to be fulfilled.

Jane Bell is torn. Gabriel Locke is back and has made his intentions clear. But Jane is reluctant to give up her inn and destine another man to a childless marriage. Then someone she never expected to see again returns to Ivy Hill...

Mercy Grove has lost her school and is resigned to life as a spinster, especially as the man she admires seems out of reach. Should she uproot herself from Ivy Cottage to become a governess for a former pupil? Her decision will change more lives than her own.

A secretive new dressmaker arrives in the village, but the ladies soon suspect she isn't who she claims to be. Will they oust the imposter, or help rescue her from a dangerous predicament?

In the meantime, everyone expects Miss Brockwell to marry a titled gentleman, even though her heart is drawn to another. While the people of Ivy Hill anticipate one wedding, an unexpected bride may surprise them all.

Don't miss this romantic, stirring conclusion to Tales from Ivy Hill.

My Review:

I am a frazzled mess of euphoric bliss and abject misery because, while this was a spectacular conclusion to the Tales of Ivy Hill series, it is also the last book! Gulp. Ever. Like in never getting to armchair travel there again. And though this delectable, multi-romanced story charmed me into a flummox of heart-palpitating delight there's a niggling pain deep down inside my heart because it's really and truly over! Forever! Did I say that already? Sorry. I'm truly gutted...in a way that only true literary aficionados who have been forcibly ejected out of a fictional setting can understand.

I love Ivy Hill! I love all the villagers and especially the businesswomen who pull together and support one another no matter what the need! They came together magnificently in this last (sob) installment. And this book does read like an installment -- or third season in a spectacular BBC period drama. Think Cranford or Larkrise to Candleford. Because of that, I think it's best to read this series in order. You'll miss out on so many nuances in relationships and plot if you don't...and, honestly, why would you want to deprive yourself of starting at the very beginning anyway?

There is so much romance in this book that I'm still all aflutter. From married couples to courting couples to desperate-longing-but-slow-to-act-on-it couples, to the sweet-fresh-beginnings couples. Oh, this reader's anguish over the wicked twists and turns to their happily ever afters! Sensitive readers might require smelling salts and copious amount of chocolate to make their way safely through to the end.

A stunning conclusion to an exceptional series and I guarantee I'll reread it more than once over the coming years because I don't think I can go Ivy Hilless for very long!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Bride of Ivy Green, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahoo.ca. If you leave an email in your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 26 2019. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

59 comments:

  1. Oo, part three! Books one and two look so incomplete on my shelf, to say nothing of incompleteness of the story. Sign me up!

    rachaeldalquist@yahoo.com

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    1. You definitely need the complete set! Good luck, Rachael!

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  2. I have never read any of her books and would love to. teshawATsbcglobalDOTnet

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    1. Oh, Tammie, Julie Klassen is an incredible author! You'll love her. Good luck!

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  3. Ah, Julie Klassen. Love her books. Thanks for the chance.
    mindyhoung AT msn DOT com

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  4. I LOVE Julie Klassen books. I just need this one to finish my others. Thanks. leslieDOTwatersAtseviersdDOTorg

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    1. It's important to stay up-to-date with our favourite authors! Good luck, Lwat!

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  5. I haven’t read any of this series, but I know Julie is a great author!

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. I need to finally get around to reading this series! I love Julie's books!
    gatorade635ATgmailDOTcom

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  7. I love it when you say there is so much romance! lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. Thud! So much romance you'd think cupid had been let loose in the village. :-) Good luck, Susan!

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  8. I love Julie Klassen's books and this one sounds lovely.

    crlckett (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  9. Oh I love this series! I haven’t read this one yet. Thanks for the opportunity.
    ttmom42 at gmail dot com

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    1. It's the perfect wrap up to the series. Good luck, Terressa!

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  10. This series is so pretty! I'd love to add this one to my collection!

    dmandres5 at gmail dot com

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    1. The covers are gorgeous! Good luck, Melissa!

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  11. I'd love to read the third novel. My complaint about the first two was that only one person got their HEA resolve so I need to read this find out about the next one.

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    1. You will be over-the-moon excited about this one, Ria! Good luck.

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  12. It's sublime! Good luck, Kate!

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  13. OK, Kav, you have convinced me I should read this book NEXT....it's on my Kindle.. waiting! I do love Julie's books. Thanks for your review.

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    1. Yyyyyyiiiiippppppppppeeeee!!!! Yes, read it next, Jackie! Can I read over your shoulder? lol

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  14. Love reading her books. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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  15. I must have the last book in the series!! Thank you for the chance and the great review!!
    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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    1. Yes you must complete the set! Good luck, Pam!

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  16. It's great when an author creates such great characters & settings that you really feel like you're there experiencing it all.
    turtle6422 at gmail dot com

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    1. Julie Klassen does that with this series. I love it!!! (in case you didn't guess from my review.) Good luck, Jana!

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  17. So far I’ve only read The Ladies of Ivy Cottage, but I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to read the rest of the series! Thank you for the chance to win a copy, Kav!

    Mylittlebirdiebooks [at] gmail [dot] com

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    1. Lots of divine reading hours ahead for you, Karen! Good luck!

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  18. I love Julie Klassen's books! Kav, thank you for the wonderful review and the opportunity to win a copy.

    psalm103and138atgmaildotcom

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  19. I love her books! Bought the first 2, but haven't read them yet. Thanks for doing a giveaway!

    kjrochon40(at)msn(dot)com

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    1. What fortitude, Karen! I can't resist reading the books that make their way into my house -- even if they are part of a series. I'm greedy like that. Good luck!

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  20. Ohh yeah! I live all the good feels!!!

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    1. It's the kind of book that makes you happy to be a reader! Good luck, Kellie!

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  21. Sounds like a 👍 Great 👍 Read
    I have book #1 already 😁
    Thanks for sharing this book with us 😍
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com 😍💗💜😊

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  22. I need to catch up on Julie Klassen! This series looks great! Thanks for the chance, Kav. My favorite genre. paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

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    1. We all love our historical romances! Good luck, Paula!

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  23. I REALLY need to read this series! I loved both Cranford and Larkrise! *happy sigh*
    pocoauthorATgmailDOTcom

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    1. Yes -- then you must read this series. You'll love it. Good luck, Nicole!

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  24. I love Julie Klassen! Would love to win!
    Xstitch44ATyahooDOTvom

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  25. Eee!! Her books are always so good!! (Also, she's my younger sister's FAVORITE author!)

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    1. This book would definitely make the rounds in your house. Good luck, Elly!

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  26. Hey Book twin. I have this on my TBR pile. Enjoyed your review. Blessings

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    1. Yaaayyyyy --- enjoy the read when you get to it!

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  27. I have not read this series, but I love Julie's books. You got my attention with Larkrise to Candleford! Adding this series to my book swap wishlist right now.

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    1. Yes do, if you like Larkrise you'll like this series. Good luck, SIS!

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  28. I haven't read this series, but this review definitely gives inspiration to read it soon. Great review (I loved your diction because words make me happy!).

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  29. We have the first book in this series in the Church Library.
    Thanks again for entering me in your giveaway.
    Janet E.
    von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. This would be a great addition to your library, Janet. Good luck!

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