Susan's Review of For the Love of Ivy by Cindy Kirk

A holiday bliss that existed only in her dreams…

Academic Lauren Van Meveren isn’t one to get lassoed into being a nanny for a seven-year-old girl. The PhD had one goal when she stepped her stiletto in Sweet River, Montana; complete her research project and get back to civilization.

To her surprise, she quickly found herself enchanted by this foreign world of cowboys, ranches and seasonal traditions that tugged at her heartstrings.

All widower Seth Anderssen wants for Christmas is a temporary nanny for his injured daughter. Touched by his SOS, Lauren steps up.

The sizzling attraction between the two lonely hearts can’t be denied. It’s soon clear to everyone they belong together. But will a promise made long ago keep Lauren from a lifetime of happiness in this sexy cowboy’s arms?

Cindy Kirk’s For the Love of Ivy is a must read for the holiday season!

Loved the sizzling chemistry between the couple in this slow burn, second chance love story. For the Love of Ivy has just the perfect amount of romance blended with great characters, honest conversations and relatable conflict.

Montana rancher Seth Anderssen is in a tough situation. He needs to find someone to care for his injured daughter Ivy during the holiday season. He asks his friend Lauren Van Meveren if she’d be able to help. Lauren has plans to spend the holidays alone working on her PhD dissertation. To sweeten the deal , Seth invites Lauren to spend Christmas Eve at his ranch. This invitation is a key element in the story as the couple’s mutual attraction is given a chance to develop.

For the Love of Ivy is an engaging story. I enjoyed all of the holiday themes and traditions in the story—these added to the novel’s appeal. Cindy Kirk writes fabulous small town romances. Her characters and their journeys make her one of my must read authors. Seth’s promise and Ivy’s wish drew me into the story and I enjoyed every word.

Lauren, Seth and Ivy’s story has all the feels—it’s a poignant, heartwarming and romantic read. Settle in with a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy this fabulous holiday romance!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

ARC provided by the author