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To Win Her Heart
Christian Historical Romance
To Win Her Heart
352 pages · First published 2011
In 1887 Texas, Levi Grant hopes the small town of Spencer will offer him something he thought he'd lost forever: a chance to begin again. Once a promising boxer, Levi spent years in prison after accidentally killing an opponent in the ring. Now committed to his Christian faith and a life of peace, he hopes to leave his painful past behind and establish himself as the town's new blacksmith. But his future depends partly on the approval of Eden Spencer, the founder's daughter and the devoted keeper of the local lending library. Jilted by her former fiancé and firmly opposed to violence, Eden has little interest in romance, especially with a towering stranger whose hesitant speech initially causes her to underestimate him. Yet as Levi's love of books, gentle character, and quiet intelligence begin to emerge, their unexpected friendship blossoms into affection. When the truth about his imprisonment threatens everything they've built, both must confront their prejudices, fears, and understanding of forgiveness. Filled with warm humor, small-town charm, Christian faith, and heartfelt romance, this historical Western love story is ideal for a lazy Sunday afternoon or a cozy evening by the fire when you're craving a book-loving heroine, a gentle giant of a hero, and a moving story of second chances.
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A man's accidental death during a boxing match; imprisonment, harsh prison labor, and references to abusive treatment by prison overseers; physical violence, intimidation, threats involving weapons, and a dangerous quarry accident; injuries and people trapped following an accident; references to sexual coercion involving women working in a saloon, including a young woman and her mother (non-graphic and discussed rather than depicted); derogatory sexual insults and references to prostitution; alcohol consumption and gambling in saloon settings; neglect of a dog and a threat to shoot the animal; prejudice against former prisoners, cruel judgments, social humiliation, and discrimination related to a speech impediment; romantic attraction, several detailed kisses, and affectionate physical contact.
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Southern Sweet Tea
Sweet black tea and bright lemon bring the warmth of a Texas afternoon to Eden's lending library, where a quiet blacksmith discovers that books, friendship, and an unexpected romance may help him begin again.
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- Stir simple syrup and lemon juice into chilled tea. Serve over ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Orange-Kissed Brown Ale
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A Brown Ale’s rich, toasted-malt warmth pairs beautifully with Levi’s quiet strength, redemption, and the hard-won sweetness of second chances.
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- 12 oz English brown ale
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- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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