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Bespoke: A Tiny Christmas Tale
Christian historical romance
Bespoke: A Tiny Christmas Tale
120 pages · First published 2015
Fifteen years after tragedy separated her from the island of her childhood, Aria St. John returns to the tiny Isle of Espoir with her father, a celebrated composer preparing for his final Christmas Eve performance. Once a gifted musician herself, Aria has lived in the shadow of a devastating loss and the mystery surrounding her father's famous Secret Symphony. Determined to honor him with one extraordinary gift, she turns to James Shaw, the village blacksmith and childhood friend whose past is painfully entangled with her own. Together, they undertake an unusual project that will transform Aria's cherished instruments into something entirely new, even as old wounds and unspoken regrets threaten their fragile reunion. With Christmas approaching, Aria and James must discover whether forgiveness can restore what was broken and whether love can create beauty from loss. This lyrical Christian historical novelette weaves music, craftsmanship, second chances, and the quiet wonder of Christmas into a tender story of hope and redemption.
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Grief and emotional trauma following a past accident; loss of the ability to play music; painful memories and long-standing estrangement; an aging father's approaching final days; family tension and unresolved guilt; references to tragedy and loss; romantic attraction and reconciliation. Themes of forgiveness, faith, sacrifice, and healing. No explicit sexual content identified.
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Stained Glass Cider
Apple cider, cranberry, and warming spice come together like pieces of stained glass, each contributing to something beautiful—much as Aria and James transform old memories, lost music, and a handmade Christmas gift into a new beginning.
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- Warm the cider with spices and fruit for 5–10 minutes without boiling. Strain if desired and serve hot.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Mulled Wine
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Warm wine, citrus, and winter spices create a Christmas harmony worthy of Giovanni St. John's final symphony, while Aria and James discover that even the most painful memories can become part of something beautiful when love and forgiveness are given room to grow.
What you'll need
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
- 1 orange, sliced ↗
- 2 cinnamon sticks ↗
- 4 whole cloves ↗
- 2 star anise ↗
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar, adjusted to taste ↗
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How to mix it
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Warm gently over low heat for 15–20 minutes, without boiling. Taste and adjust sweetness. Strain into heatproof mugs. Makes about 5 servings.
- Garnish: Orange slice.
- Glassware: Heatproof mug.
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