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A Daring Sacrifice
Young Adult Historical Romance
A Daring Sacrifice
Book 2 of the An Uncertain Choice series
223 pages · First published 2016
For three years, Lady Juliana Wessex has lived in hiding, stealing from wealthy nobles to provide food and shelter for the peasants suffering under her cruel uncle's rule. Known only as the Cloaked Bandit, she risks capture every time she ventures from the forest, determined to protect the people whose land and livelihoods have been stolen. But when she attempts to rob the wealthy knight Collin Goodrich, her disguise fails, and the childhood friend she thought she'd left behind recognizes her. Collin offers Juliana refuge at his estate, hoping to persuade her to abandon her dangerous life, but she has little reason to trust a nobleman who represents everything she has come to despise. As their growing affection complicates their loyalties and Juliana's uncle threatens the future of Wessex, both must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for love and justice. Perfect for readers craving medieval adventure, hidden identities, and opposites-attract romance, this daring tale offers a journey back in time filled with danger, courage, and hope.
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Content notes
Medieval violence and threats involving knives, bows, and arrows; armed robbery and attempted capture; a parent's death in the backstory; an abusive and oppressive relative; poverty, exploitation, and harsh treatment of peasants; injury and physical danger; romantic attraction and kissing.
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Scarlet Berry Smash
Bright red berries and fragrant basil echo Juliana's fiery hair and woodland hideout, with a lively kick worthy of the daring Cloaked Bandit.
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- Muddle strawberries and basil with lemon juice. Add ice, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Strawberry and basil leaf.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Rhenian Honey Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Honeyed ale evokes a medieval tavern, offering a well-earned toast to Juliana's courage as she risks everything to defend the people of Wessex.
What you'll need
- 12 oz amber ale
- 1/4 oz honey syrup ↗
- 1 wide strip lemon peel ↗
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How to mix it
- Pour the ale into a pint glass, stir in honey syrup gently, and express the lemon peel over the top.
- Garnish: Lemon peel.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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