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A Bride's Journey to the Colorado Territory
Christian historical romance
A Bride's Journey to the Colorado Territory
Book 2 of the Frontier Legacy Brides series
258 pages · First published 2020
After a devastating loss in Prussia, Cornelia Taggart travels to America with her protective brother, hoping that a wagon-train journey to the Colorado goldfields will offer a fresh start. Jake Miles, a former prisoner of the Union Army, is heading west to escape painful war memories and earn enough gold to rebuild his life. When the two meet along the trail, Cornelia recognizes a familiar sorrow in Jake and becomes determined to help him find hope again. But dangerous river crossings, wagon accidents, and the hardships of frontier travel test their growing affection, forcing both to confront the past and decide what truly matters. Perfect for readers craving a faith-filled prairie adventure with second chances, unexpected romance, and the courage to begin again.
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Death of a friend and ongoing grief · Traumatic memories of Civil War imprisonment · Emotional distress, shame, and painful past experiences · Domestic abuse affecting a secondary character · Dangerous river crossings and wagon accidents · Frontier travel hazards and threats to personal safety · Romantic attraction and gentle developing affection
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Prairie Apple Shrub
Tart apple, warm maple, and lively ginger capture the rugged spirit of the prairie as Cornelia and Jake face the hazards of the wagon trail and discover hope beyond the Colorado goldfields.
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- Garnish: Thin apple slice.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Honeyed Reading Mead
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Golden honey mead evokes the promise of a sweeter future as Cornelia and Jake leave painful memories behind and discover unexpected love on the trail to Colorado.
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- 4 oz traditional honey mead
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