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Mysteries of Ivywood #1-5
The Beach Manor (The Complete Series: Books 1-5)
An unexpected inheritance. A charming small town. A secret that could sabotage it all.
At only 33, Pru Gordon has found herself at rock bottom yet again. For as long as she can remember, she’s only wanted two to own a successful business and have someone meaningful by her side. Instead, she’s broke and heartbroken in her downtown Boston apartment.
Then an unexpected letter comes from halfway across the world. Pru’s great-uncle has left a beach manor to her… but only if she can prove she’s the last remaining relative. This could be her opportunity to get out of debt and rebuild her life.
But nothing is ever as simple as it seems. After Pru arrives in the charming small-town, she starts to fall for two men, who couldn't be more opposite. A strong good-natured handyman named Roy. And Grayson, a sophisticated lawyer who’s handling the inheritance.
To complicate things more, every time she gets close to finding evidence, something goes wrong. And the only people who know enough to sabotage her are the two men she's falling in love with.
Can Pru trust her instincts and find the proof in time to claim her inheritance, or will she be left with nothing?
Find out now in this heartwarming and romantic tale of starting over, love, and friendship.
This is the complete Mysteries of Ivywood series. Books 1 - 5.
At only 33, Pru Gordon has found herself at rock bottom yet again. For as long as she can remember, she’s only wanted two to own a successful business and have someone meaningful by her side. Instead, she’s broke and heartbroken in her downtown Boston apartment.
Then an unexpected letter comes from halfway across the world. Pru’s great-uncle has left a beach manor to her… but only if she can prove she’s the last remaining relative. This could be her opportunity to get out of debt and rebuild her life.
But nothing is ever as simple as it seems. After Pru arrives in the charming small-town, she starts to fall for two men, who couldn't be more opposite. A strong good-natured handyman named Roy. And Grayson, a sophisticated lawyer who’s handling the inheritance.
To complicate things more, every time she gets close to finding evidence, something goes wrong. And the only people who know enough to sabotage her are the two men she's falling in love with.
Can Pru trust her instincts and find the proof in time to claim her inheritance, or will she be left with nothing?
Find out now in this heartwarming and romantic tale of starting over, love, and friendship.
This is the complete Mysteries of Ivywood series. Books 1 - 5.
726 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2023
1030 people are currently reading
96 people want to read
About the author
June Woods
163 books92 followersJune Woods is a coffee-loving beach bum who has spent the last decade traveling the states and meeting interesting people.
She was born and raised in Florida but has called everywhere home for a little while.
She’s been obsessed with reading ever since she learned how to, and has been writing short stories for as long as she can remember.
Her first love will always be mysteries, but she also dabbles in romantic suspense and comedy.
You can expect her books to be light, fluffy, and full of emotion. June loves making her readers feel something, even if it's just laughter.
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She was born and raised in Florida but has called everywhere home for a little while.
She’s been obsessed with reading ever since she learned how to, and has been writing short stories for as long as she can remember.
Her first love will always be mysteries, but she also dabbles in romantic suspense and comedy.
You can expect her books to be light, fluffy, and full of emotion. June loves making her readers feel something, even if it's just laughter.
Follow her on Amazon to be notified when new books are released:
https://www.amazon.com/June-Woods/e/B...
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May 4, 2025
Book one and book five were best
This book series started strong. You follow the life of a young woman who is learning about her families history. I am a reader and this series was hard to finish. My theory of "never abandon a book" made me stick it out. The story line is so far fetched. The author jumps all over with her stories. Its like she is trying to write about everything instead of telling her story in detail she jumps to another story. You have a skeleton in a trunk, then one on an island, an attempted murder, a homicide, a couple kidnappings, arson, lies, and several love stories.....it's just a lot!
This book series started strong. You follow the life of a young woman who is learning about her families history. I am a reader and this series was hard to finish. My theory of "never abandon a book" made me stick it out. The story line is so far fetched. The author jumps all over with her stories. Its like she is trying to write about everything instead of telling her story in detail she jumps to another story. You have a skeleton in a trunk, then one on an island, an attempted murder, a homicide, a couple kidnappings, arson, lies, and several love stories.....it's just a lot!
March 9, 2023
Loved the different mystery in each book
I loved this series, its well written and each book is a complete story. Each book could stand alone, and has the running theme of Pru and Roy's growing relationship. The running story is someone is trying to run Pru away from Ivy wood Manor, which she inherited. Roy is the man hired to bring Ivywood back . Each book has a different mystery involving Ivywood and Peru's friends.
I loved this series, its well written and each book is a complete story. Each book could stand alone, and has the running theme of Pru and Roy's growing relationship. The running story is someone is trying to run Pru away from Ivy wood Manor, which she inherited. Roy is the man hired to bring Ivywood back . Each book has a different mystery involving Ivywood and Peru's friends.
October 28, 2023
Great read
I really enjoyed this series. I plan to look for more great stories from this author. I also enjoy the series stars right after you finish one book. Don't have to stop for the next one, it's already there..
I really enjoyed this series. I plan to look for more great stories from this author. I also enjoy the series stars right after you finish one book. Don't have to stop for the next one, it's already there..
December 7, 2023
Mystery
The books were great. The suspense was good and kept you guessing who. I enjoyed all the different characters. The discription of the people and village was good. Thank you for a great read.
The books were great. The suspense was good and kept you guessing who. I enjoyed all the different characters. The discription of the people and village was good. Thank you for a great read.
April 20, 2024
I would like to give this 4.5. It was good but almost like the perils of Pauline. Good twist at the end but at 5 books was ready for it to be done. Love June Woods books and starting another series.
July 30, 2023
With a bit more editing....
This book failed to reach its potential. One part had our heroine turning on an electric kettle during a power outage.
This book failed to reach its potential. One part had our heroine turning on an electric kettle during a power outage.
quit-reading
December 1, 2023The first book was good then the rest weren’t!
September 27, 2024
Great Read
Very enjoyable read!!
I liked the way each book picked up where the last one left off.
Just one continual story
Very enjoyable read!!
I liked the way each book picked up where the last one left off.
Just one continual story
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May 24, 2025Didn't read
June 5, 2025
enjoyable
Thoroughly enjoyed these stories set in an English sea town. The characters drew me and I read every book in the series. Wish it could have continued.
Thoroughly enjoyed these stories set in an English sea town. The characters drew me and I read every book in the series. Wish it could have continued.
September 23, 2025
engaging series
I really enjoyed this series, the people are well layered, and just enough intrigue to keep it interesting. Read them.
I really enjoyed this series, the people are well layered, and just enough intrigue to keep it interesting. Read them.
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