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An Elegant Façade
Christian romance
An Elegant Façade
Book 2 of the Hawthorne House series
362 pages · First published 2016
Lady Georgina Hawthorne has carefully constructed the flawless image she believes will secure an advantageous marriage and protect a secret she is terrified society will discover. Wealthy businessman Colin McCrae has money and influence but lacks the aristocratic bloodlines that would make him fully acceptable, and he initially dismisses Georgina as shallow and status-obsessed. Repeated encounters reveal vulnerabilities beneath both of their public façades while bringing Colin dangerously close to the truth Georgina hides. Their Regency romance asks whether the futures they have planned are worth preserving if achieving them requires remaining unknown to the person who sees past the performance.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Printer’s Mocha
Rich coffee suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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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.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Cherry Cola Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz cherry syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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- Stir bourbon, cherry syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel and cocktail cherry.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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