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Unmasking Lady Caroline
Historical fiction
Unmasking Lady Caroline
Book 1 of the Belles of Christmas series
226 pages · First published 2019
Lady Caroline enters the Regency social world carrying reasons to guard her identity and intentions more carefully than the people around her realize. Masks—literal and social—offer temporary protection, but they also make genuine courtship difficult when attraction develops with a gentleman who cannot know the whole truth. As Christmas-season society brings them repeatedly together, secrets threaten both Caroline’s reputation and the possibility of a future built on trust. This sweet Regency romance combines masquerade atmosphere, hidden identity, and courtship with a heroine who must decide when self-protection has become its own kind of prison.
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Social scandal and reputation concerns; family pressure; deception/hidden identity; mild peril; clean romantic content and kissing.
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New World Steamer
A gently sweet pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- Warm the milk gently, whisk in sweetener and spices until steaming and lightly frothy, then pour into a mug.
- Garnish: Light dusting of spice, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Cucumber Mint Gin Cup
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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How to mix it
- Gently muddle cucumber and mint with lemon juice. Add gin and ice, shake briefly, strain over fresh ice, and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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