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Captured by Love
Christian Historical Romance
Captured by Love
Book 3 of the Michigan Brides series
384 pages · First published 2014
In 1814, British troops occupy Mackinac Island, leaving its American residents struggling with hunger, divided loyalties, and the threat of violence. When adventurous fur trader Pierre Durant returns home, he discovers his family's farm in ruins and his mother dependent on the kindness of Angelique MacKenzie, the childhood friend he once left behind. Angelique longs for a secure home after years of hardship, but her growing attraction to Pierre threatens the future she has envisioned with his steadier brother, Jean. As resistance to British rule intensifies, Pierre and Angelique must confront dangerous choices, family obligations, and the cost of following their hearts. Rich in frontier history and romantic tension, this story is perfect for readers who enjoy friends-to-lovers romance, divided loyalties, and courageous love amid the upheaval of war.
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War of 1812 violence, armed conflict, and threats to civilians; British military occupation and coercion; hunger, poverty, and food insecurity; physical and emotional abuse by a guardian; family hardship and neglect; romantic rivalry involving two brothers; passionate kissing and sensual romantic thoughts.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Wild Blueberry Cedar Tea
Wild blueberries, cedar tea, and maple sweetness evoke the forests surrounding Mackinac Island, where Angelique longs for a secure home while Pierre's restless spirit draws him toward another adventure.
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- Steep the tea. Muddle blueberries with maple syrup in the mug, pour the hot tea over them, and stir; strain if a smoother drink is preferred.
- Garnish: A few blueberries.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Spiced Rum Cider
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Dark rum, warming cider, and cinnamon evoke the rugged Great Lakes frontier, where Pierre returns from his travels to find his island home under British occupation—and his heart unexpectedly drawn to Angelique.
What you'll need
- 6 oz apple cider ↗
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 1 cinnamon stick ↗
- 1 orange slice ↗
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How to mix it
- Warm cider with the cinnamon stick and orange slice in a small saucepan for 5–10 minutes, without boiling. Remove from heat, stir in rum, and pour into a heatproof mug.
- Glassware: Heatproof mug.
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