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A Chance for Kallie Mae
Christian historical romance
A Chance for Kallie Mae
352 pages · First published 2026
In Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains in 1911, Kallie Mae Bertram has spent years raising her younger siblings after family tragedy interrupted her childhood. She still carries two dreams: learning to read and marrying Quinn Spencer, the boy her father’s bitter family feud has kept beyond her reach. A Moonlight School for adults offers a chance at literacy, while an unexpected reunion with Quinn rekindles the future she thought she had surrendered. Pursuing that love, however, could mean losing her place in the family she has worked so hard to hold together. Rich in mountain voices, steadfast faith, and renewed hope, this tender historical romance belongs on the porch with readers who believe a long-delayed dream can still bloom.
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Death of a mother in childbirth and a young sister from fever; grief; a child assuming responsibility for younger siblings; bullying and school fights; controlling parental behavior, emotional pressure, and threats of family rejection; a missing-child scare; romantic kissing.
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Blackberry Sweet Tea
Blackberry, lemon, and chilled tea offer a down-home companion to Kallie Mae’s mountain community and her long-awaited chance to learn and love.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Blackberry Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Bourbon and blackberry bring a Kentucky porch-reading mood to a romance shaped by old grudges, enduring affection, and hopes that refuse to fade.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz blackberry syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, blackberry syrup, and bitters with ice for 20 seconds. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Fresh blackberry and orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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