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Soulless
Historical fantasy romance
Soulless
Book 1 of the The Parasol Protectorate series
Alexia Tarabotti is an unmarried gentlewoman in alternate Victorian London whose lack of a soul allows her touch to temporarily neutralize vampires and werewolves. When she accidentally kills a badly mannered vampire who attacks her at a ball, werewolf investigator Lord Conall Maccon arrives to untangle the scandal. The case expands into a pattern of missing supernaturals, suspicious scientific experiments, and danger aimed at Alexia's unusual nature. Witty and sensual, this steampunk paranormal romance suits adult readers who enjoy comedy of manners, capable spinsters, combative courtship, parasol-assisted investigation, and a London where supernatural society is governed with almost as many rules as a formal dinner.
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Paranormal violence, murder, romantic and sexual content, and peril
Alcohol-Free Pour
Honeyed Earl Grey
Honeyed tea is a civilized companion to Alexia's Victorian manners, even when vampires and werewolves refuse to behave.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Bramble & Honey Mead
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
For adult readers, blackberry and honey offer a dark-fruited companion to Alexia's vampire mystery and combative werewolf romance.
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- 4 oz blackberry mead
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- Pour ready-made blackberry mead into a small wine glass.
- Serve lightly chilled, or follow the serving guidance on your chosen bottle. No mixing or garnish needed.
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