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The Prayer Box
Christian fiction
The Prayer Box
Fleeing a dangerous marriage, Tandi Jo Reese rents a cottage on Hatteras Island with her children and struggles to create a stable life. When elderly landlady Iola Anne Poole dies, Tandi is hired to clean the rambling Victorian house and discovers dozens of carefully kept prayer boxes. Reading the letters inside reveals Iola's hidden history and gradually changes how Tandi understands faith, community, and her own worth. Gentle and restorative, this novel suits readers who enjoy coastal settings, found documents, resilient mothers, small-town support, and stories in which another woman's private words become a map out of shame.
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Death and bereavement; domestic abuse/neglect in backstory; poverty and housing insecurity; addiction/alcohol references; family abandonment and secrets; grief; mild romantic content.
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Goblin Market Cordial
Pomegranate, blackberry, and lime make a dark, sparkling cordial worthy of a fairy tale.
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- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A slow-sipping glass of wine suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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