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Taming Lady Temperance
Christian romance
Taming Lady Temperance
Book 1 of the The Secret Society of Spinsters series
330 pages · First published 2026
Noreen O’Sullivan is a passionate member of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and sees joining the Secret Society of Spinsters as a chance to rally support for closing the local saloon. Her campaigning repeatedly disturbs Deputy James Paxton, who wants to keep the peace and win election as sheriff without appearing to take sides in Noreen’s crusade. When she recruits him to help organize a temperance march, irritation gives way to an attraction neither can easily reconcile with their public duties. Rising tensions and accusations at the saloon eventually force James to choose what justice requires when protecting his badge may conflict with protecting Noreen.
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Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Cucumber Mint Gin Cup
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- Gently muddle cucumber and mint with lemon juice. Add gin and ice, shake briefly, strain over fresh ice, and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
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