Evvie has lived through more tragedy than a young girl should ever endure, having lost both her father and a most beloved grandmother at a young age. Her rebellious ways are her only defense to mask the ever-present pain in her heart. Closing herself off emotionally, Evvie vows to never let anyone into her heart. But will her determination to keep everyone out see her lose the only person who could heal her broken soul? Over-achieving, focused, talented, determined to succeed. Those are the traits Stella envies in her siblings and cousins. Her insecurities and lack of confidence stunt her ability to realize her own worth. When an older, handsome young man claims her as his own, Stella believes she has finally found who she has been looking for-someone to love her enough to mold her into the best version of herself. But has she fallen in love too quickly for a man she barely knows anything about?
Chasing Petalouthes (Chasing Butterflies)
can be read as a standalone or as the conclusion of
The Gift Saga Trilogy
. It's the coming-of-age story of two flawed, young women during their tumultuous years between adolescence and adulthood, who push their way out from the confines of the cocoons they'd built around themselves and discover how to soar. This story is for readers seeking tropes that include unrequited love, persevering through toxic relationships, family issues, and unbreakable bonds of friendship.