Tangled in Ivy
Southern Family Dysfunction
Ashley Farley writes books about women for women.
Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and
wives facing real-life issues.
Blood may be thicker than water, but guilt is heavier than both.
Lillian and her twin sister have never seen eye to eye, but when their father dies and a cryptic thumb drive is discovered in his study, old wounds are ripped wide open. Lillian begins to unravel the truth about their family’s past—starting with the day their mother died, a day Lillian can’t remember but has always felt guilty about.
As she listens to her father’s private confessions, memories long buried begin to surface, forcing Lillian to question everything she thought she knew. The once-grand Alexander estate on Charleston’s East Battery is crumbling, the family fortune is gone, and the sisters’ fragile bond is strained to the breaking point.
With her inheritance slipping away and secrets rising like ivy on the walls of their historic home, Lillian must face the truth—or risk losing everything, including the sister she never stopped loving.
An absorbing fusion of a searing family drama with an unusual love story . . . But 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.
The novel’s exploration of family dysfunction is gripping, the characters are well-drawn and the setting real. It manages to balance intrigue and revelations in a manner that is fulfilling and ultimately satisfying. Entertaining reading.
Tangled in Ivy is an intriguing novel from beginning to end! Rooted in Southern family ties, set in Charleston, the unraveling of secrets is done through a diary left behind. Love abounds throughout this story through so many lives intertwined within the ivy that binds them together. A must read!
This is a fantastic book that kept me reading long past my bedtime. There are twists and turns and several truths uncovered that were shocking and I never saw coming. It’s a book about family, love, secrets and sisters. This is a southern fiction novel that you don’t want to miss.
This is one of the most heartfelt, and Intriguing books I have ever read. It is beautifully written, and the characters are portrayed in a way they feel real.
WOW! Absolutely brilliant! A true southern story with family drama and a shocking reveal . . . I didn’t see that coming.
Such a dazzling novel that pulls you in with its compelling characters and horrifying mystery and keeps you in its thrall until the final page. The writing sizzles with menace, and darkness. I absolutely loved it.
This book hits all the feels and bases, multigenerational, family drama, mystery/thriller, love, angst, and so much more . . . I predict this will be your new favorite too!
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