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AUTHOR RACHEL FORDHAM

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

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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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EXCERPT:

“Your note mentioned a proposition?” she said, breaking the silence. The sooner they concluded this conversation, the sooner she could find a new place for herself. She’d have an easier time finding a place to lay her head when it was still light, and daylight was already fading. “If you’ve changed your mind, I can go now—no need to drag this on.”

He rapped his fingers against his knee. “I . . . I was led to believe your situation was dire, and though you are not my responsibility, I thought . . .” He stood and his features grew tense. His lips pulled into a firm line. “Forget it.”

“Forget what?” She, too, stood, utterly confused by this man. “I am in a dire situation. I owe the bank money again next week. If you won’t let me stay at the factory, I have nowhere to go, and people are depending on me. I don’t care about my own security. Look at me, I am dirty and desperate, but for them—”

“You said you would pay the owner back. I am the owner.”

“I said I would grovel too.” Her voice rose an octave. “What are you saying? You want payment for the nights I spent there? Is that why you wanted me to come? So you could ask me for money? Or did you have some other payment in mind?”

“No,” he barked. “I don’t want you to grovel or pay. I am botching this.” He exhaled and she held her breath, waiting. Wolf pushed his nose against Sadie’s hand. She responded by scratching behind his ears.

Otis focused on her hand and his dog. “Even my dog is abandoning me.”

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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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