today’s book: An Ivy Hill Christmas
ARE YOU AS EXCITED AS I AM!?!?! It’s time for our annual blog series spotlighting (over 50 this year) new and recently-released Christmas reads!
Christmas is still 36 days away, according to Google BUT after the ‘stink, stank, stunk’ year 2020 has been, I think we all could benefit from some extra Christmas cheer. ‘Tis the season when I really start craving cozy Christmas reads (even more than I do the rest of the year lol), so now is the perfect time to jump right into these posts!
Beginning now and continuing through just before Christmas, I’m going to spotlight several new/recent Christmasy releases. So… snuggle in, grab your fave hot beverage and comfiest blanket, turn on some Christmas tunes and start your bookish Christmas list! Oh… and did I mention there are GIVEAWAYS with EACH POST in this series??!! (Because authors are awesome!)
Today’s featured book is a historical romance novella by the fabulous Julie Klassen!
AN IVY HILL CHRISTMAS
SERIES: Tales from Ivy Hill novella
GENRE: Inspirational Regency Christmas Romance
PUBLISHER: Bethany House
RELEASE DATE: September 1, 2020
PAGES: 224
Spend a festive Christmas in the English village of Ivy Hill, as divine hope, friendship, and unexpected romance work their magic. . . .
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 many 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, and joyous songs, change his heart . . . and hers as well?

Julie Klassen loves all things Jane–Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over a million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing’s BEST Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. She and her husband have two sons and live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com.
website | facebook | instagram | pinterest | twitter
Julie Klassen is offering a print copy of An Ivy Hill Christmas to one of my readers! (US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.) This giveaway is subject to Reading Is My SuperPower’s giveaway policies which can be found here. Enter via the Rafflecopter form below.
What about you? What makes you want to read An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie Klassen?
Nice cover. It goes well with the genre. The blurb sounds good. Thanks for the chance.
such a pretty cover, isn’t it? 🙂
Okay, so I’d like to get the Ivy Hill Christmas. What do I do now? Thanks!
Hi Marcy! You can enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter OR you can buy it at the links I gave in the post 🙂 Enjoy!
I love regency and Julie Klassen, so a Christmas novel is a bonus for me. I really enjoyed the Ivy Hill series. It has such warmth and fun friendships.
agreed!
Why do I want to read this book? Because it’s Julie Klassen! Love Regency and Julie’s writing.
exactly!
This one is already on my TBR list. It sounds like the perfect read for this Christmas season, and I love Julie Klassen’s books.
doesn’t it look so lovely and cozy? 🙂
I am so looking forward to Christmas! Glad you started with this! This sounds like a wonderful book!
yay! me too 🙂
I’ve read other books in the series, so a Christmas novel would be a perfect addition. They are such great stories.
yes!
A beautiful historical by a wonderful author.
it’s so pretty, isn’t it?
I have read several of Julie’s books and have loved every one of them. I can’t wait to read this one. Everything looks and sounds very intriguing.
i love her books so much!
I am all about “Jane”, too so what’s not to love about, one, a Julie Klassen book &, two, a Christmas regency book at that? ❤️
absolutely!
This looks and sounds so appealing! I’m into historical fiction right now, so this would fit right in with my reading and the Christmas season!
isn’t it so pretty too? I want to be right there in that cover!
Christmas is in the air!
woohoo!!
I would love to read this book, it sounds like such a wonderful Chris5mas read.
yes!!!
I love Julie’s books and have the first books in this series so would love to read this one. Also love Christmas stories!
me too, Faith! 🙂
Sounds like a good story.
yes!
Julie Klassen a my super favorite author!!! She first introduced me to Regency so she has a special place in my heart& bookshelves. 🙂
Thank you for the giveaway chance, Carrie!
i adore her books!
I read the first Ivy Hill book this summer (haven’t read the others yet) and liked it. The cover on this Christmas book also draws me in.
i love her books!
Love the cover on “An Ivy Hill Christmas”. It alone would have me picking up this book to check it out. Love Christmas stories year round! Enjoy reading inspirational stories that I can share with others and this one feels that bill plus some. On my TBR list and can’t wait for the opportunity to read it.
i’m so in love with that cover!
I got this book for my birthday in late October and it was a great read! I love Julie Klassen’s books and I was excited to return to Ivy Hill, especially at Christmas time! Looking forward to your list of Christmas reads, Carrie. Of course, my TBR universe will grow exponentially in the next few weeks with all of your Christmas posts!
hahaha and i’m not even sorry at all 😉 LOL
I’ve read several of Julie’s books and would like to read this one also. She’s a great author!
she really is!
It’s one of my favorite Christmas covers & I’ve been excited waiting for it to release. I LOVED the Ivy Hill series & was so sad to have it end. Now, one more glimpse into their world. Thanks for sharing!! 🥰📚
yay!!!
Nice cover. I liked the blurb. It sounds like a very interesting Christmas story. Thank you for sharing.
you’re welcome, Diana 🙂
I’ve read it and it is another wonderful Julie Klassen book with the added atmosphere of Christmas. You’ll love the characters!
i can’t wait! i love her books so much!
I enjoy a good regency romance, add in Christmas and its the best of both worlds!
i totally agree!
Reasons I want to read this book – 1) It’s a Christmas book! 2) It’s a Regency Christmas book! 3) It’s a Julie Klassen Regency Christmas book!! Need I say more?? 😉
nope that covers it for me too lol
Oh, I for sure want to read this because I adored the full length novels and was so not ready to leave Ivy Hill. And Ivy Hill at Christmas is just bound to be magical!
right??? I agree!
It’s been a good while since I have read one of Julie’s books. A christmas tale sounds like an enjoyable place to jump back into her writing.
Sounds really great
I LOVE Julie Klassen’s stories! I have read them all expect for the two most recent. I preordered Castaway at Cornwall but I missed this one! Julie writes the best Regency novels, so excited for a Christmas story!
I love Christmas books!!!
Thank you for sharing about this book!!!
What’s not to like ? Julie Klassen and Christmas!
Julie Klassen is one of my favorite authors. Plus, I really enjoy a good Christmas story.
i love her books too!
cover
I love Julie Klassen and Regency!
how lovely of all the authors
I want to read because I love Regency and Christmas! Also the cover is really drawing me in as well.
I loved this series! I was so excited to see there was a Christmas addition to the series!
The cover just draws me in!