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An Unexpected BrideAshtyn Newbold

Romance

An Unexpected Bride

by Ashtyn Newbold

Book 5 of the Brides of Brighton series

208 pages · First published 2019

A young woman expecting an ordinary Regency future becomes an unexpected bride when circumstances rearrange the courtship she thought she understood. The gentleman involved has his own obligations and assumptions, making their new connection as inconvenient as it is surprising. Family expectations and social rules force them into repeated proximity before either has decided what the relationship should become. Ashtyn Newbold’s clean historical romance uses an unplanned match, manners, and gentle humor to explore how affection can grow from the future neither person originally intended.

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Content notes

Mild romantic content, including kissing

Alcohol-Free Pour

Ginger Honey Tea

A fragrant cup of tea suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.

How to mix it

  1. 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.
  2. Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
  3. Glassware: Mug.
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Blackberry Mule

For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

A bright, refreshing sip suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.

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How to mix it

  1. Fill a mule mug or highball glass with ice. Add vodka, blackberry syrup, and lime juice; top with ginger beer and stir gently.
  2. Garnish: Blackberries and lime wedge.
  3. Glassware: Mule mug or highball glass.

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