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Secret in the Willows
Christian romance
Secret in the Willows
Book 2 of the Summerhill Secrets series
144 pages · First published 1995
Merry Hanson discovers that the peaceful woods and willow-lined places around SummerHill conceal a secret involving someone in her community. Curiosity becomes concern as she follows clues and realizes that privacy and secrecy are not always the same thing. The mystery tests Merry’s judgment about when loyalty means keeping confidence and when it means seeking help. Beverly Lewis combines small-town atmosphere, Christian values, friendship, and mild suspense in a SummerHill Secrets story where an apparently quiet place holds a problem that cannot remain hidden.
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Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Secret Garden Cooler
A bright, refreshing sip suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Gently muddle cucumber and mint with lime juice. Add ice, top with sparkling water, and stir.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Brandy Tea Toddy
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A fragrant cup of tea suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 6 oz hot black tea ↗
- 1 1/2 oz brandy
- 1 tbsp honey ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
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How to mix it
- Add brandy, honey, and lemon juice to a warmed mug. Top with hot black tea and stir.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Mug.
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