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Finally Accepted
Christian contemporary romance
Finally Accepted
Book 3 of the Freedom Lake series
Darryl Jones believes the sins in his past make him unworthy of the acceptance and future he wants. Chloe Smith faces a different crisis when DNA results unsettle what she thought she knew about her identity and family. Their tentative relationship brings hidden wounds into the open and asks each of them to trust a grace that is not earned by a spotless history. Compassionate and faith-forward, this Freedom Lake romance suits readers who enjoy identity revelations, burdened heroes, emotional healing, and love stories centered on belonging, forgiveness, and being fully accepted.
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Faith and Christian themes · Emotional conflict · Romantic attraction and kissing
Alcohol-Free Pour
Portuguese Rose Lemonade
A bright, refreshing sip suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz rose syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- 4 raspberries ↗
- Ice
How to mix it
- Muddle raspberries lightly with rose syrup. Add lemon juice, cold water, and ice; stir well.
- Garnish: Raspberries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Rosie Spritz
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Aperol and sparkling wine make a rosy, bittersweet spritz for a lively evening.
What you'll need
- 2 oz Aperol
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
- 1 oz soda water ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Fill a wine glass with ice. Add Aperol and sparkling wine, top with soda water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Orange slice.
- Glassware: Wine glass.
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