Beneath the Mimosa Tree [NOOK Book]

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Annabelle Marco and Michael Contelli are both only children of Italian-Americans. Next door neighbors since they were both five years old, they both receive their parents’ constant attention and are regularly subjected to their meddlesome behavior. In high school and then in college, as their relationship moves from friendship to love, Annabelle finds herself battling her parents, his parents, and even Michael. She feels smothered by them all and seeks independence through an unplanned and unexpected decision ...
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Beneath the Mimosa Tree

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Overview

Annabelle Marco and Michael Contelli are both only children of Italian-Americans. Next door neighbors since they were both five years old, they both receive their parents’ constant attention and are regularly subjected to their meddlesome behavior. In high school and then in college, as their relationship moves from friendship to love, Annabelle finds herself battling her parents, his parents, and even Michael. She feels smothered by them all and seeks independence through an unplanned and unexpected decision that she comes to regret and that ultimately alters the course of her life, Michael’s life, and the lives of both of their parents.

Set in Annapolis, Maryland, New York City, and London, England, in the 1980s and 1990s, Beneath the Mimosa Tree examines both Annabelle’s and Michael’s journeys over the span of ten years as we hear their alternating voices tell the story of self-discoveries, the nature of well-meaning families, and the sense of renewal that can take place when forgiveness is permitted.
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940014130660
  • Publisher: Stephanie Verni
  • Publication date: 3/26/2012
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 218
  • Sales rank: 259,079
  • File size: 462 KB

Meet the Author

STEPHANIE VERNI was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, and grew up in Maryland. Her teenage years and a portion of her adult years were spent living in Annapolis and Baltimore. A graduate of Towson University, she earned her first master’s degree in Professional Writing from Towson University, and a second master’s degree (MFA) in Creative Writing from National University. She spent thirteen years working in public relations and publishing for the Baltimore Orioles baseball club. For the past four years, she has been a full-time faculty member of Business Communication at Stevenson University outside of Baltimore where she serves as an assistant professor. She teaches feature writing, magazine writing, public relations writing, and advertising. She resides in Ellicott City, Maryland, with her husband and two children. Beneath the Mimosa Tree won a Bronze medal in the 2012 Annual Readers Favorite Contest.

For more information about Stephanie and to see more samples of her work, follow her blog, Steph’s Scribe, at stephsscribe.com.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 23, 2012

    The Perfect Beach Read

    Ok, so I didn't read it on the beach, but I couldn't help but think that it would be the perfect book to enjoy on a relaxing day at the shore. Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. The main characters are well-developed and it's easy to feel connected to them; I genuinely cared what happened to them, and was eager to find out what became of their relationship. Even the secondary characters seemed familiar, and I saw pieces of people I knew in them. When the characters are so relateable, it really draws you into the story. The story itself is engaging, and the plot moves at just the right pace, not too fast, not too slow. The descriptions, especially of London and Annapolis, are detailed enough that you can feel like you're there, but they're not overpowering and don't take away from the plot. Beautifully crafted book - you won't be disappointed in this story of forgiveness and true love.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 14, 2012

    I meant....

    To say i know the auther and her daghter great book

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