The Apple Diary

Written by Gerri Hill

Narrated by Abby Craden

After the death of her grandmother, reluctant heiress Madilyn Marak agrees to stay with her grandfather at the estate for the summer. There, she finds an old diary hidden in an antique desk in the attic-The Apple Diary-written by her great-grandmother Isabel.

In there, she finds the love story of Isabel and Lorah, along with a photograph of the two young women from 1933. The diary, like the love affair, was short and brief, but rich and vivid enough for her to feel a true bond with the women despite the heartbreaking ending.

She is determined to get Isabel's beloved apple orchard vibrant again. She hires the inexperienced Dylan Hayes, a woman soon to be homeless, to take on the chore of restoring the orchard to its original glory.

The normally quiet and reserved Madilyn finds a new joy in life as she becomes friends with the outgoing and energetic woman who has come to live on the property. 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, is she destined to marry a man she doesn't love? Or will she find the strength that eluded Isabel and follow her heart?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Dec 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9798350866865

Gerri Hill

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

Reviews for The Apple Diary

[Tara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So romantic. I normally don’t like gay girl falls for straight girl but this was different and I was rooting for them the entire way.

[pogosharknumber1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a beautiful well crafted story!
Highly recommended for fellow saps!

[Maria Colonia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really lovely and drama free book. Great narration by Abby Craden.

[Denise Spradley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story, fun characters, another hit my the amazing Gerri Hill!

[Eva Szalma · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gerri Hill never disapoints, another great book. Loved the family history elements in it.

[Uchechi Adiuku · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very emotional book. Life is so different for everyone. One shouldn’t judge another as we have different upbringings. Loved Madeline’s innocence and how she grew into Maddie….into who she wanted to be…who Isabella would be proud of! Absolutely loved this book. Thanks again Gerry Hill for another great story!