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A Longtime -and at one point illegal- Crush
Romance
A Longtime -and at one point illegal- Crush
Book 2 of the Small Town, Big Sky Romance series
62 pages · First published 2013
Elsie has adored her older brother’s friend Kye McBride since childhood, but her crush became painfully inappropriate when she entered senior-year math and discovered he was her new teacher. After humiliating herself by revealing too much, she spent the end of high school avoiding him and turned that avoidance into a long-term strategy. Three years later, her brother’s wedding brings Elsie home and puts Kye directly back in her path. This short romantic comedy explores what happens when an old forbidden crush is no longer forbidden but still carries years of embarrassment, memory, and unfinished feeling.
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Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Mango Chai
A fragrant cup of tea suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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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. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Honey Bee Collins
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A crisp botanical pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- Shake gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Collins glass.
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