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Long Way Gone
Christian fiction
Long Way Gone
Cooper O'Connor grows up playing music at his father's Colorado tent revivals but leaves home to pursue fame on his own terms. In Nashville he falls for gifted singer Daley Cross, only for ambition, manipulation, and a devastating injury to strip away the future he imagined. With nowhere else to turn, Cooper returns to the father and faith he rejected and begins reckoning with what cannot be recovered. Soulful and redemptive, this prodigal-son retelling suits readers who enjoy country music, complicated fathers and sons, second chances, romantic longing, and stories where coming home is the start rather than the end of repair.
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Addiction and substance abuse; homelessness; family estrangement; death and grief; violence and criminal danger; abandonment; redemption/faith themes; mild romantic content.
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Ginger Pear Fizz
A bright, refreshing sip suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Texas Red Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A cool red ale offers a mellow pause after a long chapter.
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- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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