At a glance
Christian historical romance
The Heart's Charge
Book 2 of the Hanger's Horsemen series
379 pages · First published 2021
In 1894 Texas, former cavalrymen Mark Wallace and Jonah Brooks expect a simple horse delivery, but an unexpected childbirth sends them to Harmony House with a newborn in need of shelter. There, Mark encounters Katherine Palmer, the woman he nearly married ten years earlier, while Jonah is drawn to her fellow caretaker, Eliza Southerland. As old feelings stir and new affection grows, reports of missing children lead the horsemen into a dangerous investigation. Faith, courage, and the determination to protect vulnerable children bind these two love stories together. Settle in for steadfast heroes, capable heroines, and a found family whose hard-won happiness feels especially welcome on a quiet Sunday afternoon.
Prairie Chamomile + Hot Toddy
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Content notes
Child abduction and endangerment; orphaned and abandoned children; childbirth and postpartum depression; racism and discrimination; references to slavery; grief and loss; gun-related danger and violence; romantic kissing.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Prairie Chamomile
Gentle chamomile and honey echo the refuge Katherine and Eliza build for children at Harmony House.
What you'll need
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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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Hot Toddy
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Whiskey, honey, and lemon bring a comforting warmth to this story of steadfast protectors, renewed love, and children finding shelter.
What you'll need
- 1.5 oz whiskey
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 2 tsp honey, adjusted to taste ↗
- 4 oz hot water
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How to mix it
- Stir honey and hot water in a heatproof mug until the honey dissolves. Add whiskey and lemon juice; stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon slice and cinnamon stick.
- Glassware: Heatproof mug.
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