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Bluebird on the Prairie
Christian historical romance
Bluebird on the Prairie
Book 1 of the Hearts of the Midwest series
326 pages · First published 2023
Nebraska, 1879. Haunted by nightmares of her husband's death, young widow Eloise Davidson has retreated from the world, finding purpose in helping her brother raise his little son while keeping her wounded heart safely guarded. Ezekiel “Zeke” James, a cheerful wanderer with dreams of reaching California, has no intention of settling down when an embarrassing encounter brings him face-to-face with the reserved Eloise. But a series of mishaps and misunderstandings keeps drawing them together, and Zeke soon discovers that the woman he cannot stop thinking about may be the very reason to reconsider his wandering ways. As their unlikely friendship deepens, Eloise must confront the grief and fear that have held her captive, while Zeke faces a choice between the adventures he has always imagined and the unexpected possibility of finding a home. Filled with humor, tender romance, and heartfelt faith, this Christian historical romance explores second chances, healing after loss, and the courage to believe that joy can bloom again on the prairie.
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Death of a spouse and prolonged grief; recurring nightmares related to bereavement; loneliness, isolation, and fear of further loss; emotional distress and misunderstandings in a developing romantic relationship.
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Prairie Apple Shrub
A bright apple shrub captures the freshness of a prairie spring, where Eloise's guarded heart slowly begins to open and an unexpected friendship offers the possibility of joy after sorrow.
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- Stir the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup until the syrup dissolves. Pour over ice in a highball glass, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Thin apple slice.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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High Plains Amber Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A mellow amber ale brings the wide-open Nebraska prairie to your glass, accompanying Zeke's restless search for adventure and the unexpected woman who may finally give him a reason to stay.
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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