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Almost a Bride
Christian Historical Romance
Almost a Bride
Book 4 of the The Bride Ships series
307 pages · First published 2020
After a string of broken engagements, Kate Millington arrives in British Columbia aboard a bride ship, determined to find a husband who will finally offer her lasting love. But when she travels to the remote mining town of Williamsville to marry her latest fiancé, she finds herself single once again. Wealthy gold mine owner Zeke Hart is delighted to reconnect with his childhood friend and soon realizes he wants Kate for himself. Although their renewed friendship blossoms into romance, Kate refuses to marry a man who does not share her faith, leaving Zeke struggling to win her heart. When anonymous threats against Zeke place them both in danger, secrets from the past threaten their hopes for a future together. Perfect for readers who love friends-to-lovers romance, second chances, and frontier adventures, this hopeful historical novel combines heartfelt romance with a touch of suspense.
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Anonymous threats, intimidation, and danger connected to a gold mine owner's past; repeated broken engagements and romantic rejection.
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Golden Orchard Cider
Warm apple cider, ginger, and cinnamon offer a comforting contrast to Kate's string of broken engagements as an old friendship promises a sweeter new beginning.
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- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
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Prospector Porter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Rich, toasty porter evokes the rugged gold-mining town where Zeke has built his fortune, even as he discovers that winning Kate's heart may be his greatest challenge yet.
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- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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