Under the Sweetgum Tree: An African-American Romance Standalone (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798892833714)

He loved her first. He lost her anyway. Now fate is giving them one more chance.

Troy Mitchell has spent more than a decade loving Treena Parker in silence.

From childhood afternoons beneath the sweetgum tree in her backyard to the day he watched her walk away with another man, Troy has carried the weight of what might have been. He built a successful life, buried his heartbreak, and convinced himself that some dreams simply aren't meant to come true.

Treena Parker thought she had everything she wanted-a successful career, a beautiful future, and a man who seemed perfect on paper. But after years of losing herself in a relationship built on control and manipulation, she's forced to face a painful truth: the life she's been living was never truly hers.

When an unexpected reunion brings Troy and Treena back together, old feelings reignite and long-buried secrets come to light. As they navigate the wounds of the past and the uncertainties of the future, they'll discover that real love isn't about perfection-it's about being seen, accepted, and cherished exactly as you are.

But after years of missed chances, misunderstandings, and heartbreak, can they find the courage to trust love again?

Filled with emotional depth, unforgettable characters, and all the charm of small-town Georgia, Under the Sweetgum Tree is a heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance about second chances, healing, and finding your way back home.