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From This Moment On
contemporary inspirational romance
From This Moment On
Book 1 of the Windswept Bay series
238 pages · First published 2019
After a painful divorce shatters her dreams of lasting love, Cali Sinclair returns to her family's boutique resort on the Florida coast, determined to rebuild her life without risking her heart again. Renowned artist and Texas ranch owner Grant Ellington is carrying wounds of his own, haunted by survivor's guilt after a plane crash claimed the lives of two people close to him. When Grant agrees to paint a marine-life mural at Windswept Bay, neither expects the powerful attraction that develops between them amid the resort's sunlit beaches and moonlit shores. As they spend time together, Cali begins to question the walls she has built around her heart, while Grant discovers that the beautiful coastal setting and the woman who has captured his attention may offer a path toward healing. But moving forward means confronting painful memories and finding the courage to trust love again. This heartwarming contemporary romance combines a picturesque seaside setting, close-knit family relationships, gentle faith, and the hope of finding a second chance at happiness.
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Divorce and emotional distress following a failed marriage; grief and survivor's guilt after a fatal plane crash; references to the deaths of a close friend and a pilot; fear of emotional vulnerability and further heartbreak; lingering trauma and difficulties with trust; romantic attraction and mild physical affection. Themes of emotional healing, forgiveness, family support, and rebuilding life after loss.
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Emerald Lime Fizz
A bright burst of lime and sparkling refreshment brings the breezy Florida coast to your glass, echoing the fresh start Cali and Grant discover as they learn to trust their hearts again.
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- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Oloro Mango Mimosa
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Bright mango and sparkling wine capture the sunshine and fresh possibilities of Windswept Bay, where two wounded hearts discover that even after heartbreak and loss, life may still hold something worth celebrating.
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- 3 oz chilled brut sparkling wine
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- 1/4 oz fresh lime juice ↗
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- Pour mango nectar and lime juice into a flute and top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish: Lime twist.
- Glassware: Champagne flute.
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