Alia's Apple Tree: Balancing the Branches

Don’t be fooled into thinking that the evil lurking down the road will keep its distance. ******* When two teenagers from completely opposite social classes meet at a graduation party on Lake Coeur d'Alene in 1989, they have no idea that their brief, romantic encounter will eventually lead to one of the most shocking crimes in the Pacific Northwest... or that it will also lead to one of the most precious gifts they've ever been given. This shocking and sometimes brutally honest story tells the tale of a shy boy and his beautiful young mother, their unusual, amusing and wildly diverse family, the adventures they share, and the adversity they overcome together in their small, unwelcoming little town. The descriptive series focuses on character development, and a storyline that’s a combination of dangerously true-to-life and fairytale. Relatability of the characters is also a boasting point of these books. Alia’s Apple Tree delves into love, loss, and discovery, and covers topics such as bullying and domestic violence. Most importantly, it teaches us that psychological pain and trauma do not discriminate based on social class, race, age, sexual preference, or gender. Some may call it contradiction. Some may call it irony. But really, it's all about balance. Balance between good and evil, rich and poor, loss and gain, confidence and insecurity, love and hate, happy and sad, and pain and pleasure. If you enjoy stories of steamy romance, humor, family drama, crime, trauma, diversity, suspense and perseverance, plus psychological thrillers all rolled into one, this series is for you! Oh, it will also help if you love dogs. “Whenever you look at this apple tree, I hope you’ll think of me and my love for you, as I will always think of you when I see it." ~Alia McMahlon 6/30/98 Alia’s Apple Tree Book 1 - Balancing the Branches View Less