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An Unexpected Grace
Christian historical romance
An Unexpected Grace
Book 3 of the The Jewels of Kalispell series
336 pages · First published 2025
After a decade away, traveling actor Parker Bennett returns to Kalispell, Montana, to perform *Uncle Tom's Cabin* and unexpectedly reunites with his first love, Johanna St. John. Now a widow raising a young child, caring for her injured father, and running a millinery business, Johanna finds her carefully ordered life unsettled by Parker's return. As old feelings resurface, mysterious incidents around town and their differing senses of God's calling threaten their hopes for a second chance together. This Christian historical romance blends small-town intrigue, faith, and the possibility of rekindled love. Perfect for when you're craving a second-chance romance with theatrical flair, unexpected danger, and a heartfelt exploration of grace.
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Widowhood and grief; injured/ailing parent and caregiving strain; mysterious incidents and local intrigue; Christian faith.
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Mint Lemonade
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- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 6 mint leaves ↗
- 4 oz cold water
- Ice
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- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Village Garden Gin and Tonic
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A crisp botanical pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add gin, cucumber, and mint, top with tonic water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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