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No Other Will Do
Christian Historical Romance
No Other Will Do
Book 1 of the Ladies of Harper’s Station series
364 pages · First published 2016
In 1894 Texas, Emma Chandler has built Harper's Station into a sanctuary where women can escape troubled pasts, earn honest livings, and build independent futures. Raised by two spirited suffragette aunts, Emma firmly believes women can take care of themselves—until a mysterious enemy begins threatening the very community she's sworn to protect. With the danger escalating, Emma reluctantly sends for the one man she trusts: Malachi Shaw, a skilled railroad explosives expert whose life she helped save years earlier. Malachi arrives determined to repay his debt, but the girl he remembers has grown into a courageous, captivating woman who makes him question the future he thought he wanted. As the two work together to uncover the threat against Harper's Station, their deep-rooted friendship blossoms into romance, forcing them to confront old insecurities and learn what it means to trust each other and God. Filled with Western adventure, lively humor, found family, and heartfelt faith, this Christian historical romance is perfect for a leisurely afternoon when you're craving a spirited heroine, a protective hero, and a story of love and courage on the Texas frontier.
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Content notes
Domestic abuse and mistreatment of women, including references to past sexual assault and pregnancy resulting from an attack; threats of murder, intimidation, kidnapping, and implied sexual danger; gunfire, fistfights, knives, physical injuries, and blood; attempted arson and threats against a community; references to prostitution, exploitative marriage arrangements, and unwanted sexual attention; references to alcohol misuse, gambling, and past violence; brief animal deaths and injuries; mild insults and period-appropriate exclamations. **Editor's Note:** The Spice 2 rating reflects passionate kissing, affectionate touching, and sustained romantic attraction. References to sexual exploitation and assault are addressed separately in the content notes.
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Prairie Apple Shrub
Tart apple, warm maple, and lively ginger capture the spirit of Harper's Station, where strong-willed women make their own way and discover that accepting help need not mean surrendering independence.
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- Stir the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup until the syrup dissolves. Pour over ice in a highball glass, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Thin apple slice.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Texas Red Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A hearty red ale suits the determined women of Harper's Station and the rugged Texas frontier, where courage, loyalty, and the promise of love are worth raising a glass to.
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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