From the bestselling author of Only One Life comes a story of true love that spans decades. Lillian Alexander has never understood why her twin sister hates her so much. Layla’s animosity stems from childhood, from their mother’s death twenty-seven years ago. But Lillian remembers nothing about that day. Why, if her mother’s death was an accident, does Lillian harbor guilt, as though she were … she were somehow to blame?
Lillian discovers a thumb drive, marked for her eyes only, in her recently deceased father’s study. Graham’s account of his stormy relationship with her mother stirs long-suppressed memories and divulges information about Lillian’s past that sets her on a journey of self-discovery.
After a whirlwind courtship and fairy tale marriage, Graham’s honeymoon with Ivy is short-lived. When tragedy strikes, Ivy sinks into the depths of despair, refusing to see anyone but her childhood best friend. Resentful of the strange hold Alice has over his wife, discouraged by Ivy’s persistent despondency, Graham turns elsewhere for comfort, spawning events that forever alter the course of their lives.
When the Alexander sisters learn the family fortune is gone, the rift between Lillian and her sister deepens as Lillian fights to save her family’s ancestral on Charleston’s prestigious East Battery. Ghosts from the past resurface and truths are revealed, leading to a dramatic conclusion not soon forgotten.
“. . . the story is endlessly intriguing, with enough plot turns that readers who predict one or two may still be surprised . . . The ending befits this realistic portrayal of love, family, and all the complications those two often engender . . . An absorbing fusion of a searing family drama with an unusual love story.” –Kirkus Reviews
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Tangled in Ivy is a tale of tortured souls and southern family dysfunction, compelling work of Southern fiction with lots of family drama, intrigue and twists I never saw coming. I could not put this book down! This is about 2 twins Lillian and Layla who have never gotten along but gets much worse after their father dies. Graham, their father, is a teacher at the university who 1st meets Edward and falls in love with his daughter Ivy. The story is set in Charleston and Graham is dying of cancer. The story goes back and forth between present day and when Graham and Ivy’s life together. Ivy, the twins mother dies when they are only 6 years old. When Graham passes away Lillian finds Graham’s memoir and discovers things she has suppressed since her mother passed away. Lillian now learns about everything that transpired between Graham and Ivy. Lillian has had such growth and fulfilment of who she is. This is just a fabulous read and I highly recommend you run out to pick this up as soon as it comes out. It is just a beautiful story that you won’t be able to put down.
I want to thank Leisure Time Books and NetGalley for allowing me the pleasure of reading the advance reader copy of this fantastic book. My review is my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC
The best of Ashley Farley. There is so much I would love to tell you about this book but know that it would be a spoiler. From the very beginning it tugs at your heart strings and continues till the very end. Two sisters so different, one being very domineering. Secrets from the past emerge after their father dies. The twists and turns keep coming and you won’t want to put the book down