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The Loyal One
Christian contemporary Amish romance
The Loyal One
Book 2 of the Walnut Creek series
304 pages · First published 2019
Katie Steury dreams of transforming her family's rundown Amish farmhouse into a welcoming bed-and-breakfast, but years of her mother's hoarding have left the house filled with painful memories and hidden clutter. Reluctantly, she hires Harley Lambright, a longtime friend whose relationship with her has been strained since she interfered in his previous romance. As they work together to restore the house, Katie struggles to reveal the family secret she has kept for years, while Harley confronts unresolved hurts of his own. Their growing understanding offers the possibility of something deeper than friendship, if they can learn to trust each other with their vulnerabilities. Set in Ohio's Amish country, this heartfelt romance explores forgiveness, loyalty, faith, and the courage to make a fresh start.
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Parental hoarding and severely cluttered living conditions; family secrecy and shame; strained friendships and romantic relationships; grief over a friend's death; emotional distress related to family difficulties; mild romantic content.
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Banford Breakfast Tea
A comforting cup of honey-sweetened tea reflects the warmth and hospitality Katie hopes to bring to her restored Amish bed-and-breakfast.
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- Steep the tea for 3–5 minutes. Stir in honey, then add either milk or lemon to taste.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel if using lemon.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Irish Coffee
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Warm coffee, whiskey, and cream offer a comforting companion to Katie and Harley's journey through family secrets, forgiveness, and a slowly blossoming romance.
What you'll need
- 6 oz hot brewed coffee ↗
- 1.5 oz Irish whiskey
- 2 tsp brown sugar, adjusted to taste ↗
- 1 oz lightly whipped heavy cream ↗
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How to mix it
- Warm a heatproof glass with hot water, then empty it. Add coffee and sugar; stir until dissolved. Stir in whiskey. Gently float lightly whipped cream over the back of a spoon onto the coffee.
- Glassware: Heatproof Irish coffee glass or mug.
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