Richard Brockwell, the younger son of Ivy Hill’s most prominent family, hasn’t been home for Christmas in years. He prefers to live in the London townhouse, far away from Brockwell Court, the old family secret that haunts him, and the shadows of his past mistakes. But then his mother threatens to stop funding his carefree life–unless he comes home for Christmas. Out of options, he sets out for Ivy Hill, planning to be back on a coach bound for London and his unencumbered bachelor life as soon as the festivities are over.
But Christmas in the country presents unforeseen surprises, including encounters with an orphaned apprentice, the first love he disappointed years ago, and Arabella Awdry, a young lady who is far more appealing than he recalled . . . and determined to have nothing to do with him.
Will Christmastime in Ivy Hill, with its village charm, kissing boughs, joyous songs, and divine hope, work its magic in his heart . . . and hers as well?
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: An Ivy Hill Christmas
Book Author: Julie Klassen
What do you like about this book:
3.5 stars
"I am just a confirmed old bachelor - that's all."
Actually, that's not all, but it's going to take a special kind of woman to stir the heart of an unrepentant flirt like Richard Brockwell. Being summoned back home to Ivy Hill for Christmas, Richard is not at all excited about being around friends and family, but he experiences a surprising change of perspective in the lovely form of a woman who seems to as independently minded as he about her own nuptials, or lack thereof; a casual acquaintance, Arabella Awdry.
"You, Miss Awdry, should marry - but only a man who deserves you. One who would treat you with the utmost respect and adoration". . . . . "Do you know of any such man?", she asks softly.
My, oh my . . . the gift of God's own Son, "that the heavenly Father would willingly send His Son into a harsh, fallen and dangerous world. Astounding." Love prevails at Ivy Hill on this particular Christmas, even though it must first endure some refining disappointments.