Taboo Tree

by AlTonya Washington

Rivalries, secret romances and scandals fed the feud between the Gwaltneys and Augustines for decades. The two families shared an uneasy co-existence, until terrible tragedy touched the Gwaltneys. Years later, the two eldest Augustine children, chose to chart their family history. In doing so, they made a devastating discovery. Their family shared more than hatred with the Gwaltneys. They shared blood. The kids decided to cover the explosive revelation. The decision would have consequences none of them could have foreseen. Many years later, tragedy struck again. History would repeat itself as new romances bloomed amidst the pain of the loss and vows for revenge. The truth would have to be revealed. Whether the secret would ruin the families forever or finally unite them, was a chance they would have to take.

400 pages, ebook

First published October 11, 2012

About the author

AlTonya Washington has been an author for 20 years. She’s traditionally, independently and scholarly published, a winner of the Romance Slam Jam EMMA Award, and two-time winner of The Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer's Choice Award.

She's a librarian, film buff and music junkie and enjoys writing in an array of genres: T. Onyx erotica, Ally Fleming interracial romantic suspense, and Temple Carver mainstream romantic suspense. She's best known for her long-running Ramsey/Tesano multicultural romantic suspense series.

Reviews

[Millicent Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great Book with unpredictable storyline and ending. The characters jump off the page. The Book is rich in Family History, Love, Hatred, Jealosy, Kindness, Anger and Despair. Its Timeline spans across two centuries.

[DivasoftheSerengeti_Lioness · Rating 5 out of 5]

AN AWESOME READ!!! This book had my emotions on a high like that ride over the Stratosphere Casio in Las Vegas. I don't know where she gets here storylines, but a lot of writers can learn from it. The plot was FANTASTIC, the character interaction was AMAZING and the flow was PHENOMENAL. To say things like what goes on in the family stays in the family is an understatement. You will not be disappointed with this read. Just make sure you have tissue, a bottle of wine and someone else reading it at the same time to discuss it. It is that good. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, 5 STARS.

[Haley Whitehall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I checked this book out from the library after falling in love with this author's historical romance Passion's Furies. Unfortunately, this book is written with a completely different writing style. I felt distanced from all the characters in the story and thought the story was rather predictable. The dialogue is believable, emotions believable and I liked the description. I just couldn't get into the story.

[Cheris Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing novel. Rich, unexpected. There is a thin line between love and hate, AlTonya proves it in this family saga. You feel the hate, the anger and the love. Great job, AlTonya!

[Clea Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was way different from what AlTonya normally writes. I gave it 5 stars because it was well written not due to the subject matter. That was taboo for real.