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A Deep Divide
Christian historical romance
A Deep Divide
Book 1 of the Secrets of the Canyon series
332 pages · First published 2021
Arizona Territory, 1905. After surviving a childhood kidnapping, wealthy heiress Emma Grace McMurray has learned that money can bring as much danger as privilege. When her father attempts to use her marriage to advance his business interests, she disappears into the American West and finds work as a Harvey Girl at the magnificent El Tovar Hotel overlooking the Grand Canyon. Determined to keep her identity hidden, Emma Grace has little reason to trust wealthy businessmen, especially when she meets Ray Watkins, an ambitious young man hoping to prove himself worthy of a larger role in his family's enterprise. Yet Ray's genuine desire to use his fortune for good challenges her assumptions, and an unexpected friendship begins to blossom into something more. When valuable artwork and jewels disappear from the hotel and nearby Hopi House, the pair are drawn into a mystery that threatens to expose Emma Grace's past and overturn everything they believe about the people around them. Set against the breathtaking Grand Canyon, this Christian historical romance blends hidden identities, intrigue, and the search for a future built on faith rather than fear.
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Childhood kidnapping and its lasting emotional effects; fear of being found by people connected to the past; parental manipulation and pressure to enter an unwanted marriage; theft and criminal activity; threats, danger, and suspenseful confrontations; references to murder and violence.
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Canyon Sunset Tea
A warm cup of canyon-inspired tea captures the quiet beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunset, offering a peaceful moment amid Emma Grace's hidden past, Ray's growing affection, and a mystery unfolding at the historic El Tovar Hotel.
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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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Smoked Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A smoky old fashioned evokes the rugged grandeur of the American Southwest, where Emma Grace has traded her privileged life for a new identity and a chance to discover whether trust can grow in the shadow of old fears.
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- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz demerara syrup ↗
- 2–3 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Food-safe oak or cherry wood chips for smoking ↗
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, demerara syrup, and bitters with ice and strain over one large cube. Express an orange peel over the drink. Use a cocktail smoker with food-safe oak or cherry chips to fill the covered glass with smoke for 20–30 seconds, then uncover and serve.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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