{"product_id":"dear-ivy-9798218612559","title":"Dear Ivy,","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wanted to get something more out of the love stories that you read? Something that remains in your body as your fingertips turn the final page and you just feel as though something is missing in a book's very essence. You read tales of love and relationships but more often than not, they're unrealistic and idealized versions of the strange emotion that we have all experienced throughout our lifetime. \u003cstrong\u003eOur collection ties together many genres under the overarching theme of love that not only include happy, idealized relationships, but that also unveil the raw truth of how love can leave us. Sometimes family members pass away and that leaves a hole in your heart, sometimes the one you believed to be the love of your life is just another lesson, and sometimes you find that the friend you've known for ages has been your soulmate all along. Love exists in the real world, and our stories reflect the reality of what can happen to those who stumble into its enchantment. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by two North Carolina college students, \u003cem\u003eDear Ivy\u003c\/em\u003e, is a unique and diverse collection of short stories that explores love in all shapes, sizes, and forms. \u003cstrong\u003eWithin this book, you'll find stories about everlasting love and \"happily ever after\", while also finding stories about platonic love, friendship, familial relationships, and more. These tales are organized by the Victorian art of floriography, a practice in which flowers are like words, and every blossom has its own message to convey. Each story is titled after a special bloom with its unique meaning that goes on to provide the theme to the story with its namesake.\u003c\/strong\u003e As you read, you'll constantly find the idea that love exists everywhere and within everyone and can be found in all facets of life as it does not discriminate between culture, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Love, as a concept, is realistic, enduring, poetic, and enchanting to many readers, and the twenty-two stories housed in this book encapsulate the concept that has inspired humanity for millennia. The only question that remains is this; would you like to fall into that world with us?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCox, Shayna Leanne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - My name is Shayna Cox, and I was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina in a very small town occupied mostly by farmland. Growing up in such a rural area helped me see the true beauty that exists in the natural state of the world and the lives that populate it. I am currently an undergraduate student studying Secondary English Education, and someday I hope to be a teacher who can channel my passion for reading and writing into bettering my students' educational experiences. If you don't find me out in the wild writing, volunteering, or working you can be sure that I am at home with my parents, my sibling, and my three amazing dogs. If you take anything from my biography, please know that I hope you go out into the world and spread the love to those around you today. To learn more about us visit our website at: https: \/\/www.elizabethandannaleesbooks.com\/\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatkins, Camille Elizabeth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - My name is Camille Watkins, and I was born and raised in central North Carolina. Growing up in the relatively quiet suburbs helped me understand and value what is now known as \"self-care\" and having days to enjoy one's hobbies, and as a result, you can often find me curled up with a book (along with a warm cup of hot cocoa). I'm currently seeking my bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education, and I want to foster a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking within my classroom. When I don't have my nose stuck in a book, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, along with frequenting my favorite bookstores. I want all our readers to understand the importance of cherishing the small, happy, and peaceful moments in life, whether that's waking up in a good mood, watching your favorite TV show, or reuniting with a friend you haven't seen in a while. To learn more about us visit our website at: https: \/\/www.elizabethandannaleesbooks.com\/","brand":"Elizabeth and Annalee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51260113715474,"sku":"9798218612559","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_579db30d-03fa-4f66-b44a-db5047c212ac.jpg?v=1746636704","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/dear-ivy-9798218612559","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}