My favorite love story I have ever written. Set in Asia against the backdrop of a Temple that has changed the world and the people in it. Available on Kindle!
The Mango Thieves: New Beginnings is set on the emerald island of Kaua’i. Summer’s mischief forever alters the lives of five local teens as they battle destructive obsessions against the backdrop of the ancient Kalalea mountain range. Fate pries open their old beliefs and hurls them into a fourth-dimension of living and loving as radiant uncharted shores promise them adventure. New Beginnings is the first book in The Mango Thieves series that unravels the cunning grip of addiction, and tells the inspiring tale of what happens when freedom is chosen above all else! It's a story of addiction, recovery, hope and friendship.
Reviews
"A beautiful story about hurting young adults who come to discover a new way of life. The book tackles difficult topics like addiction, abuse and difficult home lives without once coming across as condescending or preachy. Instead, Mellan reveals truths gently with an emotional clarity that is sure to resonate with all readers. A perfect book for young readers who are searching for a truth different from the worldly one their peers offer and older readers who want a simple approach to living well."
Shannon, California
"This is a worthy read for anyone with teenage children who are overwhelmed by the choices available to them as they grow up. AND the peer pressure. I've never read a better book on dealing with addictions and more important recovery and the choices we make in life." Anita, Oregon
"Honestly, this moving story and its characters had me captivated from the first paragraph. Portrays coming of age and life in Hawai'i with depth, humor, beauty and stunning emotional clarity. Addresses the challenges of moving from mainstream addictive thinking to a more healthy and spiritual way of living without any hype or religious undertones. Highly recommended +++++"
Vanessa, Hawaii
"A beautiful story about hurting young adults who come to discover a new way of life. The book tackles difficult topics like addiction, abuse and difficult home lives without once coming across as condescending or preachy. Instead, Mellan reveals truths gently with an emotional clarity that is sure to resonate with all readers. A perfect book for young readers who are searching for a truth different from the worldly one their peers offer and older readers who want a simple approach to living well."
Shannon, California
"This is a worthy read for anyone with teenage children who are overwhelmed by the choices available to them as they grow up. AND the peer pressure. I've never read a better book on dealing with addictions and more important recovery and the choices we make in life." Anita, Oregon
"Honestly, this moving story and its characters had me captivated from the first paragraph. Portrays coming of age and life in Hawai'i with depth, humor, beauty and stunning emotional clarity. Addresses the challenges of moving from mainstream addictive thinking to a more healthy and spiritual way of living without any hype or religious undertones. Highly recommended +++++"
Vanessa, Hawaii
Explore the love lost, the love found, and the hope cultivated in the life of a teenage girl becoming a woman. From Florida to Hawai'i, from darkness to light and back again, these poems explore the lost spaces of our selves, from lust to God to nature. Raw emotion, real events, and the love (and sometimes hate) of life and people inspired these words.
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