Clarity: The continued story of Eva and Colton Book Two in the Michaels Family Series

by Tracey Poueu-Guerrero

Heartache. Pain. Grief. How much is too much? Is there a limit to the amount one can bear? Eva Michaels has had her fill and can no longer worry about the tomorrow she fears is coming. When the ghosts of the past resurface ... she feels compelled to close herself off from the one person she trusted with her heart. She believes she is doing the right thing. But sometimes, grief and pain can make you irrational. The heartache can be too great. It can destroy you and the relationships you've built; or, it can lead you down a path of self-discovery. Eva finishes her last year of college on her own terms and realizes a new dream, one without sports. Her passion for singing deepens and her hobby becomes a dream. Colton continues his quest for the Major League without Eva and finds himself in the most unlikely of cities. He struggles with whether baseball is still his dream now that he is on his own. Life is unpredictable and sometimes you realize sooner who matters, who never did and who always will. Every choice has a consequence ... sometimes those consequences can rip you apart. The repercussions ... unforgivable. As the two discover themselves apart from one another....can their love withstand life's curve balls? Is it strong enough to bring them back together? "Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable." Bruce Lee

387 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2018

About the author

I am a true NorCali'n, born and raised in the same place I still live in. I love everything about Sonoma County. Went to college, law school, worked too many years behind a desk helping others make millions at the sacrifice of my own happiness.
Now ...it's me time. (Sorta). My life and love consist of my family, sports, music and of course ... reading. My days are so crazy I can't keep track of what just happened the day before ...[smh]...it's true...#realtalk.

I was born to Tupotu and Joyce Poueu, have (surprisingly only) two siblings (Sheri and Sam) and have an amazing long line of family ties that span across the world. Very proud of my Samoan/Tokelauan background but I am a true blue American mixed with so much more.

I am married to my high school sweetheart (Dannie) and mother to four amazingly blessed children (Tanielu, Talia, Tiare and TeHani). I grew up an athlete loving all sports, now I enjoy watching my own children play various sports, help run a non-profit youth sports program with an amazing group of people, and coach high school softball. Love the idea of adding "author" to my list. I speak from the heart and hope to write heart-wrenching, angst-filled, fabulous love stories that will always have a sprinkle of my cultural background.

If you love my book - I'd love to hear from you ...would love to chat about what your favorite parts were and how it made you feel (if anything). If you didn't love my book ........ uhm, sorry.

I am a hopeless romantic - loving even the worst movies or books so long as there is a good love story ... uuhmmm, well, maybe that's a stretch. Actually...come to think of it ... it's probably accurate; considering my sister and I can find a lead man in most Romance movies [not so attractive] at the beginning and by the end of it, develop a mad-cougar-like-crush-of-a-century on the poor guy because now he is the most awesome boyfriend character ever made ... at least until the next goofy romance movie we go watch. I laugh the loudest when I'm watching a funny movie. I have a love/hate relationship with cliffhangers. I enjoy my numerous YA (even Sci-Fi/paranormal) list of TV shows/books but am an even bigger SOA fan then my husband likes (#TeamJax #TeamCharlie ~ but for realz #TeamDannie first ~ that one is for you honey).

I think I'm related to the Rock (but then again ...what Samoan doesn't think that? hahahaha) which may be awesome if he wasn't so H.O.T. I miss my annual vacations in Hawaii. I wish I had an awesome super power. I'm a member of Olivia Pope's Gladiator team, and love to eat sweet delicious desserts of any kind. [That was the funnest paragraph I have ever written].

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Reviews

[SarahRuth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this more than the first book, Eva’s character has really developed. I liked how we got to see another layer of their family relationships, I think we only touched on Jayden and his story and I was disappointed to not get much of an insight of what his story is, hopefully we can see this in the next book? Also enjoyed reading more about Jaxon, definitely another layer we get to view in the second book.. it was really vivid being a part of Eva’s journey in depression, from her perspective, it’s like she doesn’t identify that is what is happening, and I really appreciated this and it is important for the young ones to have an insight into, and see that it is ok to not be ok and to reach out and accept help! I was a bit over Colton, I hope Eva can really explore more of her cultural identity and find inner healing, and also get to the bottom of all her family issues in the next book before they get back together.. (we all hope).. does anyone know when the last book is released?

[Sanoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down!

In anticipation of this book I made my own story line in my head, which was different then the real book. I enjoyed the book, but I’m a sucker for happy endings and so the constant fighting was difficult for me😂😂 and then on the other hand it also prevented me from putting the book down. I also loved the music playlist and Polynesian artists! Awesome book wish the last one was ready!!! #waitingpatiently

[Thumper · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! Tracey did it again! What a great book! I could not put it down! She once again drew, or should I say sucked, us into Eva and the Michael Family lives! I felt like I was there and part of it all! It made me want more and more! I was excited but disappointed to finish, as I didn't want it to end! Thank you Tracey! You are so talented!I

[Kealani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a page turner!!! I liked the first book, but I loved the second book! The characters are so engrossing. I’m fully invested in Eva and Colton and all of Eva’s brothers. I really hope the next book shows more of the brothers’ love lives and I’d love to see what Jase is doing.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Go get him EVA!

I love love this story! Reminded me of Love and Basketball. I love how you’ve incorporated the culture. Everything in this book speaks on real life. Loss, mental health, love, hate, and forgiveness … and so much more! Excited for book 3!

[Helen Gaoteote · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clarity

Enjoyed the read but I am definitely anxious to see what happens and how it all ends. Hopefully part 2 of Clarity is out soon. So excited!

[Teresa Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down !

Loved this book, especially the cultural aspect, being about family and mostly Colton & Eva’s love story, being on book number 3 !!

[Lisa Allan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put the book down! I am a sucker for happy endings so, the third and final book has been ordered!

[Teine ATL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

Long winded but oh so good. The family dynamic is so strong and the friendships made is as strong. Couldn't put down