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The Last Exchange
Christian fiction
The Last Exchange
Kelly MacThomas, known as Pockets, becomes bodyguard to Joe Sue, a beloved Hollywood actress whose polished public image conceals addiction, a destructive marriage, and anguish over infertility. The former soldier recognizes dangers around her that fame and the media continually distort. Their unlikely friendship endures beyond his employment and tests how much one person can sacrifice without any promise of being loved in return. Intense and compassionate, this novel suits readers who enjoy celebrity settings, protective heroes, difficult recovery, unconventional devotion, and emotionally demanding stories about hope surviving when rescue cannot be simple or immediate.
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Content notes
Kidnapping and captivity; stalking; violence and severe injury; addiction/overdose themes; suicide/self-harm themes; trauma and grief; threats to a pregnant woman/family; sustained peril.
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Fireside Chai
A fragrant cup of tea suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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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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Stormy Chapter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Dark rum and ginger beer make a stormy pair, with lime to cut through.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
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- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- Ice
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add rum and lime juice, top with ginger beer, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lime wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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