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The Masterpiece
Christian fiction
The Masterpiece
Roman Velasco is a celebrated Los Angeles artist whose wealth and arrogance conceal both childhood wounds and a secret identity as a graffiti artist. Grace Moore, a single mother rebuilding her life, reluctantly becomes his personal assistant and refuses to be intimidated by his reputation. Working together exposes the defenses each has built around shame, faith, and the fear of depending on anyone. Redemptive and character-driven, this contemporary romance suits readers who enjoy the art world, opposites-attract tension, wounded creatives, resilient mothers, and gradual transformations rooted in honesty rather than instant solutions.
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Childhood abuse and trauma; abandonment; sexual assault/abuse themes; addiction and substance use; gang/criminal violence; death and grief; divorce and family dysfunction; romantic/sexual content.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Pear Lemon Sparkler
Pear nectar and lemon sparkle in a light, refreshing glass.
What you'll need
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- Fill a glass with ice. Add pear nectar and lemon juice, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Pear slice or lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Island Rum Punch
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A bold, warming pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice ↗
- 1 oz orange juice ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.
- Garnish: Orange wheel or pineapple wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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