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Vying for the Viscount
Christian romance
Vying for the Viscount
Book 1 of the Hearts on the Heath series
348 pages · First published 2020
Hudson, newly titled Viscount Stildon, arrives in England from India and learns that preserving the racing estate he inherited depends on winning the cooperation of a neighboring stable owner. Bianca Snowley has long found refuge among those horses and initially mistakes Hudson for someone trying to steal them. Attraction follows the misunderstanding, but Hudson proposes that they help one another find more socially suitable spouses instead of pursuing it. Their matchmaking arrangement becomes increasingly complicated as horses, inheritance pressures, and genuine affection make the supposedly practical solution harder to maintain.
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Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Paris Pink Lemonade
A bright, refreshing sip suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- Fill a glass with ice, add pink lemonade, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Mint Julep
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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
- 8 mint leaves ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice; stir until the cup frosts, then mound with more crushed ice.
- Garnish: Mint bouquet.
- Glassware: Julep cup.
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