Paint and Nectar

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CLARK, ASHLEY

PAINT AND NECTAR

In 1929, a spark forms between talented watercolorist Eliza and William, a charming young man who has been hired to forge her popular paintings. Her aunt makes it clear Eliza should stay away from him because of a feud between their families over missing heirloom silver. But the source of the rivalry was long ago, and as the two get to know each other, they fall in love. William regrets the job that desperation led him to take and their families' ongoing bitterness, but setting things right comes at a cost.

In present-day Charleston, Lucy Legare has just inherited an old hose from a mysterious benefactor, along with all the secrets it holds, including an old silver heirloom.. Declan Pinckney is determined to buy the house for his family's development company. But as Lucy uncovers secrets about the house, garden, and silver, she becomes more determined than ever to preserve the historic Charleston property, not only for history's sake but also for her own.

My Review:

Mercy! What a breathtaking pair of stories! The way the dual timeline is woven together, the parallels in Eliza's and Lucy's lives, the heart break, the triumphs, the surprises, the way everything crests to multiple 'aha' moments at the end!!!! All punctuated with startling snippets of widsom like this:

"If you want to sprout roots, my dear, then tend them carefully. Roots are fragile before they are strong. It's true of plants as it is for life."

I'm pretty much gobsmacked except....

Sqqquuueeaaaallll --- multiple fangirling moments if you have read The Dress Shop on King Street. Won't say any more but I was "Wait, whhhaat??? I remember..." all the way through. So. Much. Fun. (But it's okay, if you haven't read King Street first. You'll still enjoy this one just as much.)

Clark has a way of conjuring up images with her words and phrasing that makes it feel like I've lived each moment with these characters. Truly, breathtaking pretty much sums it all up. Paint and Nectar is a strong compliment to her debut sister.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Paint and Nectar, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to 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 winners announced on Saturday May 29  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!