Paint and Nectar by Ashley Clark Review

Happy Wednesday Friends :)

I'm Kirby, and I'm so thankful that you decided to stop by The Preppy Book Princess today for another book review.

Words can barely even express how excited I am to share today's review with you all, and I can guarantee that this is a book you are going to want to run out and read for yourselves as soon as it releases.

Let's jump right into it!

Paint and Nectar by Ashley Clark:

Source: Publisher via NetGalley

Publisher: Bethany House

Publication Date: May 11th, 2021

Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Fiction/ Time Slip

Series: Heirloom Secrets

Synopsis:

In 1929, a spark forms between talented watercolorist Eliza and William, a charming young man who has been hired to forge her popular paintings. Her aunt makes it clear Eliza should stay away from him because of a feud between their families over missing heirloom silver. But the source of the rivalry was long ago, and as the two get to know each other, they fall in love. William regrets the job that desperation led him to take and their families' ongoing bitterness, but setting things right comes at a cost.

In present-day Charleston, Lucy Legare has just inherited an old house from a mysterious benefactor, along with all the secrets it holds, including an old silver heirloom. Declan Pinckney is determined to buy the house for his family's development company. But as Lucy uncovers secrets about the house, garden, and silver, she becomes more determined than ever to preserve the historic Charleston property, not only for history's sake but also for her own.

(synopsis from goodreads)

My Review:

I know it's still a little bit early in the year to be making such bold claims, but I'm still going to go ahead and state that I have a feeling Paint and Nectar by Ashley Clark is going to end up being one of my very favorite reads of the year. This book had me glued to the story, inspired my faith, and challenged me to truly think about many different issues raised throughout it.

I've always been a fan of timeslip novels, and this is one of the very best I've ever personally read. As someone who has always been fascinated by Charleston, this book was everything I possibly could have ever wanted. In the year 1929, we follow a talented painter named Clara, and the young handsome man (William) who has caught her eye from a rival family. Their romance is tumultuous and doesn't go in the direction either are expecting, but their choices have consequences that affect the present day characters of Lucy and Declan. Lucy and Declan have got off on the wrong foot, and it continues that way when Lucy is mysteriously gifted a historic Charleston home that Declan's family's development company is looking to purchase. With so much history, tradition and familial mysteries and secrets tied up in both time periods, Paint and Nectar is truly a beautiful story and a story that has something for everyone.

I didn't have the pleasure of reading the first book in the series, but the very first thing I did after finishing this one was order that one from the library. I could barely bring myself to put down this beautiful and heartwarming romance that truly tugged at my heartstrings, and is unlike anything I've ever read before. Any reader who chooses to pick this one up is going to be in for an amazing treat, and I can't wait to read more books from this author in the future. I loved how she kept me guessing from start to finish, and I loved how she intertwines everything in ways that nobody could have possibly expected!

I highly recommend picking this one up as I can guarantee you won't be disappointed!

Final Rating: 5/5.

Thanks so much to Bethany House for allowing me to read and review this!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Bethany House) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks so much for stopping by today guys! May the Lord work in amazing ways in all our lives this week, and may we be willing to let Him!

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