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The Guardians of Rock Hill
Great things come in fours. Abbey and Olivia are sisters, often mistaken for twins, but born eleven months apart. Their family once owned the largest mill in Rock Hill, South Carolina, an idyllic Southern town rich in charm and tradition. Rachael is the new kid in town. Her father is a church pastor. Aliyah is raised in a house filled with love-despite its dirt floors. The four girls forge friendships in the magic of childhood.
Later, as they reach adulthood, Abbey is loved by everyone but holds a secret that threatens to fracture the bond shared by the four friends. Olivia becomes a beauty queen-with a tendency toward addiction. Rachael is a singer who finds her voice through love, and Aliyah rises from poverty to financial success through her own drive and determination. As the four best friends continue to grow and find their unique voices, can they stand together in a changing world? Or will their differences tear them apart?
Later, as they reach adulthood, Abbey is loved by everyone but holds a secret that threatens to fracture the bond shared by the four friends. Olivia becomes a beauty queen-with a tendency toward addiction. Rachael is a singer who finds her voice through love, and Aliyah rises from poverty to financial success through her own drive and determination. As the four best friends continue to grow and find their unique voices, can they stand together in a changing world? Or will their differences tear them apart?
278 pages, Hardcover
Published March 18, 2025
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Bret Allen
6 books12 followersWhat is there to say? I'm Bret Allen and I'm a writer!
I have a blog site and studied Journalism. I prefer to write with humour, or at least a wry eye, when writing articles.
In fiction, my favourite genres are fantasy, scifi and supernatural. There's something fascinating about the comparisons drawn between real life and the fantastic; in a contrary fashion, they can be more profound than those drawn by real-life stories.
Most of all, I try to put a new spin on those genres, which in many cases have become stiff, old shambling corpses. Stitch on a smart new head, put a little truth in the heart, run a 500 megawatt current of strangeness through them and suddenly... they live again!
As for me, I've lived most of my life in Shropshire and Staffordshire. I have a few great friends, a myriad of mates, a large and wonderful family, a fur baby and a long suffering partner.
I draw most of my inspiration from Neil Gaiman, Tolkien, Tad Williams, Kim Newman, Terry Pratchett, daydreams, nightmares and the magic of the everyday.
I have a blog site and studied Journalism. I prefer to write with humour, or at least a wry eye, when writing articles.
In fiction, my favourite genres are fantasy, scifi and supernatural. There's something fascinating about the comparisons drawn between real life and the fantastic; in a contrary fashion, they can be more profound than those drawn by real-life stories.
Most of all, I try to put a new spin on those genres, which in many cases have become stiff, old shambling corpses. Stitch on a smart new head, put a little truth in the heart, run a 500 megawatt current of strangeness through them and suddenly... they live again!
As for me, I've lived most of my life in Shropshire and Staffordshire. I have a few great friends, a myriad of mates, a large and wonderful family, a fur baby and a long suffering partner.
I draw most of my inspiration from Neil Gaiman, Tolkien, Tad Williams, Kim Newman, Terry Pratchett, daydreams, nightmares and the magic of the everyday.
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