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Following the death of her grandmother, reluctant heiress Madilyn Marak agrees to stay with her grandfather at the estate for the summer. While there, she finds a diary-The Apple Diary-written by her great-grandmother Isabel, telling the story of a long ago love affair with a woman named Lorah.After reading about the affair, in the summer of 1933, Madilyn feels a bond with the two women and is determined to bring Isabel's beloved orchard-which had fallen into ruins-back to life again.The normally quiet and reserved Madilyn finds a new joy in life as she becomes friends with the outgoing and energetic Dylan Hayes who has come to live on the property and replant the orchard. As she is transformed from a stoic and passive heiress to a happy and spirited woman, she realizes the similarities of her journey and that of Isabel's.Like Isabel, will she marry a man she doesn't love? Or will she find the strength that eluded Isabel and follow her heart? Gerri Hill lives in East Texas, deep in the pines, with her partner, Diane. They share their log cabin and adjoining five acres with two Australia Shepherds, Casey and Cooper, and a handful of furry felines. Her books include Hunter's Way, Behind the Pine Curtain, and No Strings to name a few.Lambda Literary AwardsGerri Hill: Multiple finalist for Lambda Literary Awards in categories of Lesbian Romance and Lesbian Mystery.GCLS Goldie AwardsAngel Fire, Finalist, Lesbian Mystery/Thriller.The Midnight Moon, Winner, Lesbian Traditional Contemporary Romance.Gerri Hill: Snow Falls, Devil's Rock and multiple other novels winners in categories of Lesbian Romance, Lesbian Mystery and Lesbian Romance/Intrigue, with additional shortlisted works.Alice B Readers Appreciation CommitteeGerri Hill: Medalist, for her body of workLesbian Fiction Readers Choice AwardsGerri Hill: Favorite Lesbian Author