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Deck the Shelves
Christian contemporary romance
Deck the Shelves
Kendall Jackson owns the Cozy Shelf bookstore in Heartfalls and dreams of the kind of courtship celebrated in her favorite romance novels. She is drawn to auto mechanic Quinton Hendricks, but abandonment by his former wife has made the single father cautious about acting on hope. Christmas at the shop gives their connection room to grow while both must release expectations that keep real affection from looking sufficiently safe or storybook. Bookish and gentle, this holiday novella suits readers who enjoy bookstores, small towns, single dads, hesitant second chances, and romances about turning the next page after an earlier ending caused lasting hurt.
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Faith and Christian themes · Emotional conflict · Romantic attraction and kissing
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Canyon Sunset Tea
A splash of orange gives chilled tea a sunset glow and a refreshing finish.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Chill and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Pale Ale
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A mellow, malty pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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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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