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A Beauty Refined
Christian historical romance
A Beauty Refined
Book 2 of the Sapphire Brides series
315 pages · First published 2016
In 1907, Phoebe Von Bergen accompanies her aristocratic father from Germany to Helena, Montana, where he plans to purchase valuable sapphires. While staying at the luxurious Broadwater Hotel, she meets Ian Harper, a skilled lapidary who becomes increasingly concerned about the secrets surrounding her family. When Phoebe discovers that the mother she believed dead is actually alive, everything she thought she knew about her past begins to unravel. As her father's true intentions emerge and her feelings for Ian deepen, Phoebe must decide whom to trust while facing dangers she never anticipated. Perfect for when you're craving a historical romance filled with family secrets, unexpected reunions, faith, and intrigue in Montana's sapphire country.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild romantic content, including kissing
Alcohol-Free Pour
Mint Lemonade
A bright, refreshing sip suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 6 mint leaves ↗
- 4 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Manhattan
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir with ice until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Cocktail cherry or orange twist.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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