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A Light in the Window
Christian historical romance
A Light in the Window
Part of the Daughters of Boston series
Marceline Murphy wants a love grounded in faith, but two notorious Boston rogues make choosing a future far from simple. Their attention tests her judgment as attraction and spiritual convictions pull in different directions. This prequel tells the story behind the parents whose marriage anchors the O'Connor family in Daughters of Boston. Tender, spirited, and Christmas-touched, it suits readers who enjoy watching a family's long story begin with two people learning what love requires.
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Christian faith themes · Passionate kissing and romantic attraction · Family conflict
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Cocoa, vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon make a cozy companion for this Christmas-touched courtship.
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- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
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- Glassware: Mug.
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Irish Coffee
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Irish whiskey and warm coffee echo the family's Irish roots and bring a little Christmas comfort to the beginning of the O'Connor story.
What you'll need
- 6 oz hot brewed coffee ↗
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 2 tsp brown sugar, adjusted to taste ↗
- 1 oz lightly whipped heavy cream ↗
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How to mix it
- Warm a heatproof glass with hot water, then empty it. Add coffee and sugar; stir until dissolved. Stir in whiskey. Gently float lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the coffee.
- Glassware: Heatproof Irish coffee glass or mug.
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