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Miss Beth Bettencourt
Christian historical romance
Miss Beth Bettencourt
In 1962 Georgia, unmarried kindergarten teacher Beth Bettencourt is still living in the shadow of her twin sister Elise's death. A stolen ring returned by her brother-in-law reopens questions Beth thought had been buried, while the arrival of David Patrick Martin brings an unexpected possibility of companionship. Family memories and old choices gradually force Beth to reconsider the story she has told herself about grief, loyalty, and the future. This Southern historical novel combines family secrets, gentle romance, forgiveness, and a woman learning that moving forward does not require forgetting.
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Content notes
Death of the heroine's twin sister and family grief; longstanding romantic betrayal and resentment; stolen family heirloom; stranger unexpectedly entering/staying in her home; Christian faith and clean romance.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Southern Sweet Tea
A mellow tea pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
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- Stir simple syrup and lemon juice into chilled tea. Serve over ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Mint Julep
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 8 mint leaves ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice; stir until the cup frosts, then mound with more crushed ice.
- Garnish: Mint bouquet.
- Glassware: Julep cup.
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