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A Splash of Substance
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A Splash of Substance
Book 1 of the Taste of Romance series
229 pages · First published 2015
Paige Jackson owns a catering company committed to local, sustainable food and has deliberately stayed out of politics. Jackson Trent works on Capitol Hill and believes Christians have a responsibility to engage public policy, so being forced to collaborate on a senator’s fundraiser puts their convictions in immediate conflict. Attraction grows as food, faith, and civic responsibility become increasingly personal, but a Washington scandal threatens both trust and Jackson’s career. Elizabeth Maddrey opens the Taste of Romance series with contemporary Christian romance that mixes catering, politics, and serious disagreement without making compatibility depend on identical opinions.
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Political scandal and professional/reputational stress; religious and political disagreement; business/financial pressure
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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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Hamburg Pilsner
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A mellow, malty pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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