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The Captain and Miss Winter
Regency historical romance
The Captain and Miss Winter
Book 2 of the Forever After Retellings series
152 pages · First published 2019
With the Napoleonic Wars finally over, British Army captain and English lord Caspar Graysmark longs to return home, but one final mission keeps him in France: recovering stolen gold that could help families devastated by the fighting. His search leads him deep into a forest, where he discovers a secluded cottage occupied by Scarlett, her sister, and their ailing grandmother. Once part of respectable English society, Scarlett has spent years in exile because of her father's mistakes, and the arrival of a British officer stirs painful memories of everything her family has lost. Though Caspar's imposing appearance initially makes him an unlikely visitor, his compassion and determination gradually challenge Scarlett's guarded heart. As winter gives way to spring, Caspar must balance his duty to recover the missing treasure with his growing desire to offer Scarlett a future beyond the forest. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm's Snow-White and Rose-Red, this sweet Regency romance weaves together hidden treasure, family loyalty, and the possibility of love after hardship.
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References to the Napoleonic Wars and wartime suffering; family disgrace and forced exile; poverty and hardship; illness affecting an elderly family member; romantic affection and kissing.
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Scarlet Berry Smash
A bright Scarlet Berry Smash suits a heroine whose quiet life in a secluded forest cottage is interrupted by an unexpected visitor, bringing a touch of sweetness to this wintry fairy-tale romance.
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- Muddle strawberries and basil with lemon juice. Add ice, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Strawberry and basil leaf.
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Bramble & Honey Mead
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A bramble-and-honey mead brings a taste of the enchanted-looking French forest, where Caspar's search for stolen treasure leads him to Scarlett and the possibility of a love more valuable than gold.
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- 4 oz blackberry mead
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