The Sweet Gum Tree

A young girl from a respected Southern family befriends a boy from the wrong side of the tracks, and they overcome childhood and teenage challenges together. However, when the boy's abusive father is killed, he disappears, leaving the girl alone and pregnant. Fast forward fifteen years, and he suddenly reappears, trying to win her love again. Their past and the truth about the father's death threaten to destroy them. Will they be able to overcome their emotional turmoil? This emotional Southern romance will keep you engaged until the very end.