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My Hope Next Door
Christian Contemporary Romance
My Hope Next Door
Book 1 of the The Fairfield series
318 pages · First published 2016
After years away from Fairfield, Georgia, Katie Stone returns home determined to prove that the rebellious girl everyone remembers is no longer the woman she's become. Her newfound Christian faith has transformed her life, but the townspeople are less interested in forgiveness than in reminding her of past mistakes. Hoping to help her parents through her mother's illness, Katie soon finds herself confronting painful memories, a controlling former boyfriend, and family relationships that have never been easy. The last person she expects to understand her is Asher Powell, the pastor's son she once tormented in high school, whose own painful experiences have left him questioning the people he once trusted. As an unexpected friendship blossoms into love, Katie and Asher must learn to forgive themselves, confront their pasts, and accept the grace they so readily extend to others. Emotionally rich and rooted in Christian faith, this contemporary romance is perfect for a quiet afternoon when you're craving a heartfelt second-chance story, memorable characters, and the reminder that hope can grow even where the past seems impossible to escape.
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Content notes
Past drug use and addiction, references to alcohol misuse and substance abuse; a controlling and aggressive former boyfriend, toxic relationships, intimidation, and emotional manipulation; difficult parent-child relationships, verbal mistreatment, family estrangement, and social judgment; serious illness of a parent and associated caregiving stress; references to past sexual activity and intimacy outside marriage; romantic kissing and sexual attraction; shame, guilt, and emotional distress related to past behavior; occasional mild profanity.
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Neighborly Arnold Palmer
Sweet tea and bright lemonade make the perfect porch-side pairing for a story in which an unexpected neighbor offers friendship, second chances, and the reminder that hope may be closer than you think.
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- Fill a tall glass with ice, add tea and lemonade, and stir.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Whiskey Sour
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Tart lemon and mellow whiskey find their balance in a touch of sweetness, much like Katie and Asher as they discover that forgiveness can transform even the most painful past into the possibility of something beautiful.
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- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 0.5 oz simple syrup, adjusted to taste ↗
- Ice
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- Shake whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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