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You're Gonna Love Me
Christian contemporary romance
You're Gonna Love Me
Book 2 of the Thunder Creek series
320 pages · First published 2017
After witnessing her father's death in a skiing accident, accountant Samantha Winters has built a carefully controlled life that leaves little room for risk. Her relationship with adventurous Nick Chastain ended when his determination to take a dangerous kayaking trip drove them apart, but two years later, Samantha returns to Thunder Creek, Idaho, to care for her injured grandmother—and unexpectedly encounters Nick again. A serious kayaking accident has left the former college professor with a traumatic brain injury, forcing him to abandon his academic career and reconsider the future he once imagined. As Samantha and Nick reconnect with the encouragement of family, friends, and their church community, they must confront their lingering fears and decide whether they can trust each other enough to begin again. This heartfelt Christian contemporary romance explores second chances, healing, faith, and the courage to risk loving someone despite an uncertain future.
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Content notes
Death of a parent in a past skiing accident; grief and fear following traumatic loss; serious kayaking accident resulting in traumatic brain injury and memory difficulties; career loss and adjustment to disability; an elderly family member's riding accident and broken ankle; emotional distress, relationship conflict, and fear of further injury; mild romantic affection and kissing.
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Cherry Lime Punch
Sweet cherry, lively lime, and sparkling ginger ale capture the hopeful possibility of a fresh start as Samantha and Nick rediscover their connection.
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- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Heather Honey Highball
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A honeyed highball reflects the warmth of Thunder Creek's welcoming community and the sweetness of a second chance for Samantha and Nick.
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- 2 oz Scotch whisky
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz honey syrup ↗
- 3 oz soda water ↗
- Ice
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- Shake whisky, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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