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Island of the Innocent
Christian Historical Romantic Suspense
Island of the Innocent
Book 7 of the Cheney Duvall, M.D. series
320 pages · First published 1998
When physician Cheney Duvall travels from San Francisco to Hawaii with her colleague Dr. Walker Baird, she is determined to warn her longtime friend Shiloh Irons about a wealthy family he believes may hold the key to his mysterious origins. Shiloh hopes the Winslows are his long-lost relatives, but their hostility toward him—and troubling discoveries about Bain Winslow—suggest that someone is desperate to conceal the truth. With a stolen fish-shaped compass and tapestry among the few clues to his identity, Cheney and Shiloh must navigate family secrets, dangerous rivalries, and feelings neither can easily dismiss. As the mystery deepens, a devastating volcanic eruption threatens to trap Cheney between advancing lava and treacherous ocean waters. Combining faith, historical romance, family intrigue, and breathtaking island adventure, this seventh Cheney Duvall novel is ideal for readers who enjoy strong heroines, hidden heritage, and high-stakes journeys toward love and belonging.
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Life-threatening volcanic eruption, advancing lava, and spreading fire; Peril involving sharks and venomous marine animals; Childhood abandonment and rejection by possible family members
Alcohol-Free Pour
Pacific Blue
Blueberries, sparkling water, and a hint of sea salt capture the beauty of Hawaii's Pacific waters, where Cheney's search for answers becomes a desperate struggle for survival.
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- Muddle blueberries with lemon juice. Add ice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and finish with a tiny pinch of salt.
- Garnish: Blueberries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Mai Tai
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Bright rum, citrus, and almond evoke Hawaii's tropical beauty, while the cocktail's bold character suits Cheney and Shiloh's dangerous island adventure and their search for the truth.
What you'll need
- 1 oz (30 ml) amber Jamaican rum
- 1 oz (30 ml) aged molasses-based Martinique rum
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) orange curaçao
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) orgeat (almond syrup) ↗
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice ↗
- 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig and lime peel, for garnish ↗
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How to mix it
- Makes 1 serving.
- 1. Add both rums, curaçao, orgeat, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2. Shake until chilled, then pour the drink and ice into a double rocks glass. Top with crushed ice as needed.
- 3. Garnish with mint and lime peel.
- Glassware: Double rocks glass.
- Recipe reference: International Bartenders Association — https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/mai-tai/
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