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To Love a Beast
Christian romance
To Love a Beast
Book 1 of the Once Upon a Time in Texas series
219 pages · First published 2025
Once celebrated in New York society for his looks, Everett Griffin now hides on a Texas estate after betrayal leaves his face and spirit badly scarred. Bookbinder Callista Rosenfeld arrives when her injured father cannot complete a contract to restore Everett’s remarkable library, and neither his temper nor his enormous dog is enough to drive her away. Working among his books lets Callista discover the thoughtful man behind the fearsome local legend while Everett begins lowering defenses built to keep everyone at a distance. This 1800s Texas Beauty and the Beast retelling adds a vengeful enemy and genuine physical danger to a romance centered on books, trust, and seeing beyond scars.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Molasses Cinnamon Cocoa
Velvety chocolate suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Irish Wind
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 tbsp honey ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 4 oz hot water
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- Add Irish whiskey, honey, and lemon juice to a warmed mug. Top with hot water and stir.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Mug.
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