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A Bride for Noah
Christian historical romance
A Bride for Noah
Book 1 of the Seattle Brides series
304 pages · First published 2013
In 1851, Evie Lawrence is left penniless and heartbroken after a failed romance, with little hope of building the future she once imagined. When a kindly elderly man offers her the chance to accompany him west in search of opportunity, Evie leaves behind the only home she has ever known and sets out for the rugged Pacific Northwest. There she encounters Noah Hughes, a determined lumberjack who has risked everything on his dream of making a fortune and has no interest in complicating his plans with marriage. Yet as their paths cross, an unexpected attraction begins to challenge both their carefully laid expectations. With unfamiliar surroundings, uncertain prospects, and the lingering disappointments of the past, Evie and Noah must learn whether their own ambitions are leading them toward the future God has prepared. The first book in the Seattle Brides series blends frontier adventure, gentle romance, humor, and faith into a hopeful story about fresh beginnings and finding love where it is least expected.
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Heartbreak following a failed romantic relationship; financial hardship and uncertainty; emotional disappointment and questions of trust; challenges associated with nineteenth-century frontier life; mild romantic attraction and courtship. Christian themes of faith, perseverance, and trusting God's direction.
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Orchard Mulled Cider
Warm apple cider and fragrant spices offer the comfort of a welcoming hearth, reflecting Evie's journey west in search of a fresh start and the unexpected love that may make a new place feel like home.
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- Warm the cider with spices and fruit for 5–10 minutes without boiling. Strain if desired and serve hot.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Maple & Orange Old Fashioned
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Rich bourbon, sweet maple, and bright orange evoke the rugged timberlands of the Pacific Northwest, where a determined lumberjack and a heartbroken newcomer discover that the best beginnings are sometimes the ones they never planned.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel ↗
- Ice
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- Add the bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Express the orange peel over the drink, rub it around the rim, and add it as the garnish.
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