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Grace Restored
Christian contemporary romance
Grace Restored
Book 2 of the Freedom Lake series
Widowed sheriff Guy Pierre returns to Freedom Lake with his twin daughters after losing his wife in childbirth and withdrawing from the faith that once sustained him. Attorney Michelle Thomas carries grief of her own after her parents were killed by a drunk driver. Renewed friendship and growing affection offer both adults a path toward healing, but old secrets and Guy's anger at God threaten the fragile family taking shape. Tender and emotionally grounded, this Christian romance suits readers who enjoy single fathers, bereavement, childhood connections, and stories about grace reaching people who cannot restore themselves.
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Faith and Christian themes · Emotional conflict · Romantic attraction and kissing
Alcohol-Free Pour
Mint Lemonade
A bright, refreshing sip suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 6 mint leaves ↗
- 4 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- 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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Rhenian Honey Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Honey and lemon peel lend amber ale a bright, gently sweet finish.
What you'll need
- 12 oz amber ale
- 1/4 oz honey syrup ↗
- 1 wide strip lemon peel ↗
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How to mix it
- Pour the ale into a pint glass, stir in honey syrup gently, and express the lemon peel over the top.
- Garnish: Lemon peel.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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