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The Nature of Love
Christian contemporary romance
The Nature of Love
Book 3 of the Love in the Spotlight series
At forty, renowned orthopedic surgeon Erykah Kennedy has achieved professional success but feels far less certain about the future she wants outside medicine. She forms an unexpected friendship with Christian Gamble, a wildlife conservationist whose adventurous work contrasts with her structured world. When tragedy makes Erykah the sudden guardian of her nieces, Chris helps the new family navigate grief and a life none of them planned. Compassionate and faith-centered, this contemporary romance suits readers who enjoy accomplished heroines, conservation themes, later-in-life love, instant guardianship, and couples learning to build commitment amid responsibilities larger than romance.
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Faith and Christian themes · Emotional conflict · Romantic attraction and kissing
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Shalott Lavender Fog
A fragrant cup of tea suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
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- Stir lavender syrup and vanilla into hot Earl Grey. Add steamed milk and spoon a little foam over the top.
- Garnish: Small culinary lavender sprig, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Maple Old Fashioned
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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