A Time In Paradise

"People show up in your life just when you need them and will sometimes give you a message that will totally change your life, if you choose to follow it."

Jade Gonzalez has always been fascinated with Hawaii and its beautiful beaches, jungle waterfalls, volcanoes, and elaborate flower lei. Even the islands' eclectic cultural mix seems perfect to a girl of Mexican-Asian heritage.

A winter vacation to the islands to visit her mother's old college friend Leilani gets really interesting when Ja...