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A Worthy Rebel
Christian YA Historical Romance
A Worthy Rebel
Book 5 of the An Uncertain Choice series
332 pages · First published 2018
Fleeing an arranged marriage to a cruel lord, Lady Isabelle becomes injured and lost in the forest, where she is rescued by Cole Warwick, a compassionate peasant with dangerous secrets of his own. Concealing her noble birth, Isabelle calls herself Izzy and finds refuge in Cole's cottage, unaware that he is preparing to lead an uprising against the aristocracy. As their friendship deepens into forbidden love, Cole struggles to reconcile his growing affection for Izzy with his determination to fight for his people. But when her true identity comes to light, betrayal threatens their fragile trust just as rebellion erupts. With an unwanted marriage looming and lives hanging in the balance, Isabelle and Cole must decide whether love can overcome the divisions separating them. Perfect for readers who enjoy hidden identities, forbidden romance, and courageous heroines, this medieval adventure delivers danger, hope, and a love worth fighting for.
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Threatened forced marriage to a cruel nobleman; injuries sustained while fleeing; class-based hostility and discrimination; deception about personal identity; armed rebellion, threats of violence, and danger to civilians; romantic kissing.
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Sagebrush Black Tea
Earthy sage and soothing honey offer a taste of the simple refuge Isabelle finds in Cole's cottage, where an unlikely friendship blossoms into love despite the rebellion gathering outside.
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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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Rhenian Honey Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Rustic amber ale sweetened with honey evokes the humble cottages and village taverns of Cole's world, where a runaway noblewoman discovers that true worth has little to do with rank.
What you'll need
- 12 oz amber ale
- 1/4 oz honey syrup ↗
- 1 wide strip lemon peel ↗
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- 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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