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Ivywood Hollow: A Paranormal Romance Novella
When her husband dies, Tallie Frost packs up her grief and moves to a town where no one knows her.
But when a chance encounter sparks something she thought she'd never have again, she discovers she's not the only one carrying the ghosts of their past.
Can love conquer the darkness? Or will history drag them all back into its depths?
Ivywood Hollow is a Paranormal Romance Novella and is Book 1 in the Whispers of Ivywood Duology. This book does end on a cliffhanger.
But when a chance encounter sparks something she thought she'd never have again, she discovers she's not the only one carrying the ghosts of their past.
Can love conquer the darkness? Or will history drag them all back into its depths?
Ivywood Hollow is a Paranormal Romance Novella and is Book 1 in the Whispers of Ivywood Duology. This book does end on a cliffhanger.
92 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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February 16, 2026
intriguing!
What an interesting prequel! I have so many questions after that ending. It was fast paced which is to be expected for a 86 page novella. I am not a big fan of insta love but since its an introduction before the next book i didn’t mind it much. I am curious to see how their relationship develops and the plot itself.
What an interesting prequel! I have so many questions after that ending. It was fast paced which is to be expected for a 86 page novella. I am not a big fan of insta love but since its an introduction before the next book i didn’t mind it much. I am curious to see how their relationship develops and the plot itself.
January 4, 2026
Thank you so much for this ARC!! All thoughts are my own! I throughly enjoyed reading this novella!!! I can very much relate to Tallie and Cain and their grief and trying to process their loss. I wanted to give her a hug and let her know that everything will be ok!!! Also the Unknown?!?! Who is this thing???? What is he?!? I am so excited for book 2!!! This does have one spicy scene a little later on in the book! Mason is a cutie pie and I hope he gets everything he wants!! Plus the fall festival sounds like so much fun I would totally go!!
Also I need all three of them to get together EXPEDITIOUSLY!!!! And WHAT WAS THAT ENDING?!?? ARE YOU TRYING TO GIVE ME A HEART ATTACK?!?! I need book 2 EXPEDITIOUSLY AS WELL!!!!
Some of my favorite quotes and some that resonated with me are below!!
“If I can tell you one thing it’s that the hole of grief in your heart never gets any smaller but your heart will grow to cushion your grief in new love and happiness. If you allow it.”
“We lose too much time trying to make others happy instead of ourselves.”
“This is definitely rude of me but I absolutely will not be minding my own business with the person now living in my house.”
Also I need all three of them to get together EXPEDITIOUSLY!!!! And WHAT WAS THAT ENDING?!?? ARE YOU TRYING TO GIVE ME A HEART ATTACK?!?! I need book 2 EXPEDITIOUSLY AS WELL!!!!
Some of my favorite quotes and some that resonated with me are below!!
“If I can tell you one thing it’s that the hole of grief in your heart never gets any smaller but your heart will grow to cushion your grief in new love and happiness. If you allow it.”
“We lose too much time trying to make others happy instead of ourselves.”
“This is definitely rude of me but I absolutely will not be minding my own business with the person now living in my house.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2026
I had the chance to read an advanced copy of *Ivywood Hollow* by A.E. Kelly, and it was fantastic! The story left me in tears with its emotional depth, and I found it hard to put down. The cliffhanger at the end has me eager for more! I can't wait to see what happens with Tallie, Cain, and Mason. I’m also curious about Theo and where the plot will lead next. I’m giving it five stars! Be sure to check it out when it releases on January 20th!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this novella and NEEED the second immediately!
The insta love wasn't really my vibe but I still really enjoyed it especially since this is just the first book.
I really loved how emotional this book gets, ive luckily not dealt with a S.O.'s death yet but you can definitely feel the grief & guilt throughout this book. I read this in one day and im already attached to them and the main characters story's!
Definitely will have to read book 2 whenever it releases :)
(Thank you so much A.E. Kelly for allowing me to ARC read)
The insta love wasn't really my vibe but I still really enjoyed it especially since this is just the first book.
I really loved how emotional this book gets, ive luckily not dealt with a S.O.'s death yet but you can definitely feel the grief & guilt throughout this book. I read this in one day and im already attached to them and the main characters story's!
Definitely will have to read book 2 whenever it releases :)
(Thank you so much A.E. Kelly for allowing me to ARC read)
Review of advance copy received from Author
IVYWOOD HOLLOW 🍂🪵🐦⬛
This soon to be released novella is the 1st in the Whispers of Ivywood series and this authors debut book. It's extremely cozy & warm, while also giving you just that little bit of trauma a paranormal romance should. Andddd 3 men obsessed with 1 woman?? Perfection. It was an immediate 5 stars for me & although I am a little biased it's 100% truthful.
This book is incredibly special to me as it's not just some random authors debut, it's one of my besties debuts. She has poured so much time into this novella & upcoming work, and I am so proud of her. Watching your friends bloom is always one of the best feelings & I'm so thankful to be part of her journey. I can only hope this book & her gets the attention they both deserve! I can't wait for more of the series.
This soon to be released novella is the 1st in the Whispers of Ivywood series and this authors debut book. It's extremely cozy & warm, while also giving you just that little bit of trauma a paranormal romance should. Andddd 3 men obsessed with 1 woman?? Perfection. It was an immediate 5 stars for me & although I am a little biased it's 100% truthful.
This book is incredibly special to me as it's not just some random authors debut, it's one of my besties debuts. She has poured so much time into this novella & upcoming work, and I am so proud of her. Watching your friends bloom is always one of the best feelings & I'm so thankful to be part of her journey. I can only hope this book & her gets the attention they both deserve! I can't wait for more of the series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
As an avid reader sometimes it feels like I’m rereading the same stories in a different font. Then I get to experience a book that is quite literally a breath of fresh air. This is that book for me.
If you’re a fan of paranormal this book is an easy yes. If you love romance and mystery ? It’s another yes. I’m already completely obsessed with the love and care both Mason and Cain show towards Tallie as she navigates life after loss. I’m also biting my nails waiting to find out more about a certain someone.
I don’t want to give too much away because I think going in blind is only going to add to the mystery that happens within the book.
One of the easiest 5/5 stars for me and I know you’ll love this novella as much as I did. So pick it up !!
If you’re a fan of paranormal this book is an easy yes. If you love romance and mystery ? It’s another yes. I’m already completely obsessed with the love and care both Mason and Cain show towards Tallie as she navigates life after loss. I’m also biting my nails waiting to find out more about a certain someone.
I don’t want to give too much away because I think going in blind is only going to add to the mystery that happens within the book.
One of the easiest 5/5 stars for me and I know you’ll love this novella as much as I did. So pick it up !!
April 5, 2026
This was a wonderful first novella from a new author and honestly it had me feeling giddy, sad, and basically everything in between. I couldn't really figure out if this was insta-love or how much time had passed between Tallie and Mason meeting to falling for each other, but also the heart wants what the heart wants and time means nothing to some people. I definitely enjoyed Cain and Tallie's friendship brewing and I can't wait for book 2 to come out.
Review of advance copy received from Author
what a cliffhanger!
this book is a bit more slower on the darkness and the spice but im so glad I've read it and can't wait for the second book!
the writing skills are amazing and descriptions are really good it makes you think your there
thank you
this book is a bit more slower on the darkness and the spice but im so glad I've read it and can't wait for the second book!
the writing skills are amazing and descriptions are really good it makes you think your there
thank you
Did Not Finish
January 23, 2026I really wanted to like this but unfortunately, despite being warned that this was a fast burn, the burn was too instant for me.
February 3, 2026
I am so unbelievably grateful for the opportunity to read this ARC. Thank you much!
“We lose too much time trying to make others happy instead of ourselves."
I’m sorry that CLIFFHANGER MAAM I NEED MORE!!!
I loved this novella so much! My heart hurt and I wanted to hug Cain and Tallie and Mason so much, them all going through their own grief in different ways my freaking heart 😭😭😭
I cannot wait for book 2 I need to know what happens, I need all of my babies to have their happiness hoping together 🙂↕️ also the unknown I need to know more!
Simply obsessed
“We lose too much time trying to make others happy instead of ourselves."
I’m sorry that CLIFFHANGER MAAM I NEED MORE!!!
I loved this novella so much! My heart hurt and I wanted to hug Cain and Tallie and Mason so much, them all going through their own grief in different ways my freaking heart 😭😭😭
I cannot wait for book 2 I need to know what happens, I need all of my babies to have their happiness hoping together 🙂↕️ also the unknown I need to know more!
Simply obsessed
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