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Sweep with Me
Urban fantasy
Sweep with Me
Book 3.5 of the Innkeeper Chronicles series
144 pages · First published 2020
At Gertrude Hunt, the magical bed-and-breakfast that welcomes travelers from across the galaxy, winter brings Treaty Stay, a holiday commemorating the ancient agreement that protects Earth's interstellar inns. Tradition requires innkeepers to welcome anyone seeking shelter, a rule that becomes particularly troublesome when Dina DeMille and her werewolf partner Sean Evans learn that an extraordinarily powerful Drífan is coming to stay. Their already complicated guest list soon includes argumentative alien scholars, a dangerous pilgrim, and visitors whose personal disputes threaten the peace of the inn. Meanwhile, Dina is still recovering from the traumatic events of her previous adventure, and her beloved alien chef Orro faces a culinary challenge involving an unlikely Earth delicacy. With Sean helping protect their guests and Gertrude Hunt from escalating chaos, Dina must balance hospitality, compassion, and the occasional display of formidable magical power. Humorous, inventive, and surprisingly heartfelt, this short urban fantasy adventure is ideal for readers who enjoy unusual alien cultures, found families, clever heroines, and magical settings where trouble is always checking in.
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Fantasy and science-fiction violence, including dangerous confrontations, threats of death, physical fighting, injuries, and potentially lethal disputes among alien visitors. Frightening supernatural beings and powerful creatures, including guests capable of endangering the inn and its inhabitants. References to past warfare, death, and loss; continuing emotional distress and trauma following a previous near-death experience and the destruction of a young magical inn. Conflict involving an abusive and manipulative family member. Some profanity. Mild romantic affection between an established couple, without a verified explicit sexual scene.
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Orchard Mulled Cider
Warm apple cider offers a little winter comfort at Gertrude Hunt, where Dina's idea of welcoming holiday guests involves equal measures of hospitality, diplomacy, and magical damage control.
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- Warm the cider with spices and fruit for 5–10 minutes without boiling. Strain if desired and serve hot.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Hearthside Spiced Mead
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A crisp botanical pour suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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- 6 oz plain honey mead
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- 2 whole cloves ↗
- 1 strip orange peel, avoiding the white pith ↗
- 1/2 tsp honey, optional if using dry mead ↗
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- Makes one serving.
- Combine the mead, cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until gently steaming—do not simmer or boil. Keep over very low heat for 5–10 minutes, tasting occasionally for your preferred spice strength. Strain into a heatproof mug and sweeten with honey if desired.
- Garnish: Orange peel and a cinnamon stick.
- Glassware: Heatproof mug.
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