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The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales From Ivy Hill Book #1)
The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales From Ivy Hill Book #1) | Julie Klassen
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First Series from Bestselling Author Julie Klassen! The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find a way to bring new life to the inn. Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help. Formerly mistress of The Bell, Thora is struggling to find her place in the world. As she and Jane work together, they form a measure of trust, and Thora's wounded heart begins to heal. When she encounters two men from her past, she sees them--and her future--in a different light. With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane employs innovative methods to turn the inn around, and puzzles over the intentions of several men who seem to have a vested interest in the place. Will her efforts be enough to save The Bell? And will Thora embrace the possibility of a second chance at love?
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Headinherbooks_27
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It's been stressful this week so I'm crossing my fingers that this will give me some comfort. 🤞🤞

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bg_reads
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Over 100 pages in and still hasn't caught my interest... In going to put it aside for a bit and come back to it... I hope.

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I love old people.

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My dream life: Seclusion. Peace and quiet. Tiny cottage. Lots of trees and wildlife. Silent but for nature.

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quietjenn
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Mom's house, Mom's book, Mom's leftover birthday cake 🎉💖🍰

Cinfhen 💕💕💕 7y
mcipher Moms are the best! ❤️ 7y
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WeirdLibraryLady
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It was great. It was a little slow in places, but I still really enjoyed it. I will be reading the next one in the series when it comes out.

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EmilyChristine
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Love! So good! If you enjoy books about quaint English villages and all the quirky people who live in them, you'll enjoy this book. I can't wait to read the next one!

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EmilyChristine
Innkeeper of Ivy Hill | Julie Klassen
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Reminds me of poor Mrs. Bennett! Her poor nerves! #prideandprejudice

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EmilyChristine
Innkeeper of Ivy Hill | Julie Klassen
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So true!

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EmilyChristine
Innkeeper of Ivy Hill | Julie Klassen
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Lunchtime reading. I've been looking forward to this one.

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MorganNotMegan
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I wish Litsy had a more nuanced rating system, this wasn't amazing but it was better than so-so. Family drama, slow burn read, a little religious, had a little mystery, had some romance, and is setting itself up for a series. Won't pick up the other books in the series as this book wasn't my style, but it was an enjoyable book to read - even if it took a few tries.

BeckaroniAndCheese I've had the same thought! A book isn't GREAT, but it's good, but you don't want it to be so-so. I've agonized over the rating system. I've ended up picking books so long as I didn't hate them. 8y
Cinfhen I agree with you and @BeckaroniAndCheese I'd like a WOW or a HELL YEAH option (edited) 8y
MorganNotMegan @BeckaroniAndCheese and @Cinfhen totally agree, would also like "Enjoyed", "Recommend", and "OMG BUY NOW" too 8y
Gissy You can rate them and also add these descriptive words. It will be the Litsy rating system 👍😉 8y
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annahenke
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#FunFridayPhoto #romantsy

It seems I only have books with subtle flowers on the cover. These are all recommended #inspirationalromances, two are #Regencyromance and one is #colonialAmerican.

Sleep tight, littens! It's a snowing buckets here in Minnesota. Hope you are safe and warm, wherever you are! 🌨

BeveragesAndBooks An Elegant Facade was one of my best books surprises this past year. Enjoy! 8y
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At the book launch party for Julie Klassen's new book! The first in her first ever series. It's a Regency-era village series in the vein of Lark Rise to Candleford and Cranford. She and her husband both dressed up in period dress for the occasion 👗🎩

annahenke Love it! 8y
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