Beyond Ivy Walls

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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 abandoned Taylor and begins a tireless search for his missing toddler 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. Locating his long-lost niece, however, is more difficult than either could have imagined, and Sadie West may be the key to Otis Taylor finally finding his way home.

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'Fordham (THE LETTER TREE) spins a tender tale of faith and new beginnings set in 1903 Iowa . . . Fordham delicately develops her protagonists' inner worlds as their love story develops ('He'd known that life . . . had been lacking, but until this moment, he'd been unsure what exactly he was missing. Now he knew'). It's a touching, resonant ode to the power of hope.' * Publishers Weekly *
'With echoes of JANE EYRE and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, this turn-of-the-20th-century tale is sure to resonate with fans of historical romance. Fordham (THE LETTER TREE) pens characters whom readers will want to root for and intersperses fun historical details within a sweet love story.' * Library Journal *

Author Bio

Rachel Fordham is the author ofWhere 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 and foster children (a cause she feels passionate about). She lives with her husband and children on an island in the state of Washington. Learn more at rachelfordham.com; Instagram: @rachel_fordham; Facebook: @rachelfordhamfans.