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Sorcery of Thorns
Fantasy romance
Sorcery of Thorns
Elisabeth has grown up among dangerous magical books in a Great Library, training to become a warden who protects the kingdom from their power. When a sabotage turns a grimoire into a monster, she is blamed and forced to seek help from sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn and his enigmatic demon servant. The conspiracy challenges everything Elisabeth has been taught about libraries, sorcery, and monsters. Gothic yet hopeful, this fantasy romance is ideal for a rainy night and readers who want sentient books, reluctant allies, witty banter, and librarians saving the world.
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Romantic themes and kissing
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Ashfall Mocha
Cocoa and vanilla make this creamy coffee especially comforting; a whisper of smoked salt adds intrigue.
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- Whisk cocoa and vanilla into hot coffee. Add steamed milk and finish with a tiny pinch of smoked salt if desired.
- Garnish: Tiny pinch smoked salt, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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- 2 oz brandy
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- Ice
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- Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Orange twist.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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