Beyond Ivy Walls: A Beauty and the Beast Inspired Sweet, Historical Romance

Iowa, 1903. Otis Taylor has secretly returned to his hometown after years away, ostensibly to foster his musical talents but actually exiled by his father, who rejected him for his scarred appearance. Now the last living Taylor, Otis intends to settle his family's affairs and move forward. He soon discovers he may not have been the only abandoned Taylor and begins searching for his missing toddler niece. Twenty-three-year-old Sadie West works at the Hoag feather duster factory after leaving her family farm. Her former beau left for college without promising a future together. Desperate to save money and support her family, she takes shelter in an abandoned building where she encounters the town's mysterious bachelor. As Sadie's friendship with Otis deepens, she falls for the man beneath his guarded exterior. Their search for his lost niece proves challenging, and Sadie may hold the key to helping Otis find his way home. This historical romance features a slow-burn relationship, family drama, and sisterhood. Book club discussion questions are included.