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Taboo Tree Kindle Edition

by AlTonya Washington (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
Rivalries, secret romances and scandals fed the feud between the Gwaltneys and Augustines for decades. The two families shared an uneasy co-existence, until terrible tragedy touched the Gwaltneys. Years later, the two eldest Augustine children, chose to chart their family history. In doing so, they made a devastating discovery. Their family shared more than hatred with the Gwaltneys. They shared blood. The kids decided to cover the explosive revelation. The decision would have consequences none of them could have foreseen. Many years later, tragedy struck again. History would repeat itself as new romances bloomed amidst the pain of the loss and vows for revenge. The truth would have to be revealed. Whether the secret would ruin the families forever or finally unite them, was a chance they would have to take.
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  1. Print length
    400 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    October 11, 2012
  4. File size
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Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Thank you for delving into Taboo Tree. I do hope you will find it to be an enjoyable read, it will no doubt be an emotional and thought provoking one. It's a heavy story so I do hope you'll prepare yourself for where it takes you. It's been a work in progress for many years and I do hope you'll find that it was worth the time it took me to write it and your time to read it. Much appreciation. AlTonya!

About the Author

AlTonya Washington has been a romance novelist for 9 years. Her novel Finding Love Again won the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Multicultural Romance in 2004. She lives in North Carolina and recently received her Masters Degree in Library Science. As T. Onyx, AlTonya released her third erotica title "Pleasure's Powerhouse" in 2011. Her latest Harlequin/Kimani title is "Texas Love Song" first in the Lone Star Seduction Series to release in June 2012. The title will be followed up by the second book in the series "His Texas Touch" in July. 2012 will also mark the release of the fourteenth title in her popular Ramsey/Tesano Saga "A Lover's Sin".

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009PFKSVC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Al Tonya Washington (October 11, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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AlTonya Washington

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AlTonya Washington has been an author for over 20 years. Traditional, indie, and scholarly published, she's won the Romance Slam Jam EMMA Award, and is a two-time winner of The Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer's Choice Award.

She's a Librarian and enjoys writing in genres such as Historical, Fantasy Romance, and Interracial Romantic Suspense. Her pen names include Ally Fleming, T. Onyx, and Temple Carver. She's best known for her long-running Ramsey/Tesano multicultural romantic suspense series. In 2024, she started a new Novella series entitled "Not By Blood."

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the fully developed characters and the smooth flow of the story. However, opinions differ on the story's depth and realism. Some find it captivating and believable, while others consider the subject matter disturbing.

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"AN AWESOME READ!!! This book had my emotions on a high like that ride over the Stratosphere Casio in Las Vegas...." Read more

"...off to you Altonya because it was a very deep subject as well as a very good book." Read more

"...Like I said this was a great read just a disturbing topic." Read more

"...levels of betrayal and many other elements that make this a worthwhile read...." Read more

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"...What a gifted writer. This book is a must read. It is different from her other books, but is was really good...." Read more

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"...The plot was FANTASTIC, the character interaction was AMAZING and the flow was PHENOMENAL...." Read more

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  • Tasha
    5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015
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    AN AWESOME READ!!! This book had my emotions on a high like that ride over the Stratosphere Casio in Las Vegas. I don't know where she gets here storylines, but a lot of writers can learn from it. The plot was FANTASTIC, the character interaction was AMAZING and the flow was PHENOMENAL. To say things like what goes on in the family stays in the family is an understatement. You will not be disappointed with this read. Just make sure you have tissue, a bottle of wine and someone else reading it at the same time to discuss it. It is that good. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, 5 STARS.
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  • Toni
    5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD STORY
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2012
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    This book was very different from anything Altonya has ever written. At first, I wasn't going to purchase it, but because it was written by Ms. Washington and I have all of her books I decided to buy it. I am so glad that I did, because she made me aware of the fact that you must always know who your family members are and what they look like. I finished the book within 2 days and I have to say it was a very good book. You had your usual family drama as well as the romance that we're used to from Altonya. My hat off to you Altonya because it was a very deep subject as well as a very good book.
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  • Marie Burr
    3.0 out of 5 stars Dysfunctional and Disturbing
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2012
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    The writing is good but the subject matter is quite disturbing. But if you're interested--the story has domestic violence, secrets, lies, deceit, family death and an abundance of incest and inbreeding across generations! Ugh!
    The story feels like it should have taken place a very long time ago. In the past, people had fewer choices and less freedom so an older timeline may have made this story less...repulsive. I just can't imagine people behaving this way in 2012. I finally finished the book but was left feeling disappointed and sad for these characters. MHO.
    Happy Reading!
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  • DJW
    4.0 out of 5 stars Truly Taboo
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015
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    I enjoyed this book and I could not put it down. With that said, I'm genuinely disgusted by the amount of incest - I'm left to wonder why the author could not break up some of the incest. At least that between brother and sister and uncle and niece. Like I said this was a great read just a disturbing topic.
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  • Loretta R Walls
    5.0 out of 5 stars One Tree, Two Families In Division
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2015
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    The family feud of a lifetime takes place in Taboo Tree. When the Gwaltney and Augustine clans hold their ground, nothing can change their views. That is, until lives are altered by a sudden twist.

    Altonya Washington took the time to pen such a novel riddled with secrets, various levels of betrayal and many other elements that make this a worthwhile read. The story line is crisp, characters fully developed and flow is effortless. You won't want to put it down. A highly recommended read!
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  • Darlene Williams
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not so good.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
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    I wasn't impress with this to much it wasn't what I thought it should of been the author might have had a good concept but it was written in the wrong time era she should written for a long ago era when you usually hear stories like this it is usually black and whites mixing together not black on black. It was no suprises nor it was no suspense like everyone claim it was.Once I got all the way in the storie it became predictable as usual. I knew who everyone was gone it get with before it even happen. disappointment wasn't worth the money I paid for.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Undescribable
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2012
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    As with all of Altonya's books, this book was an excellent read! What a gifted writer. This book is a must read. It is different from her other books, but is was really good. Who would think that you would meet and fall in love with a person that was so closely bonded to you. All I can say is Altonya keep writing!
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  • Anita
    5.0 out of 5 stars HEY FAMILY....
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2012
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    This story is sooo different from the previous books Ms. Washington has written in the past. I thought the book was well written and you could feel the characters as you are reading. The story touch on soooooo many issues that we have heard about or some of us may have experienced. I will say it got confusing as more characters were introduced in the story. As always, Ms. Washington did not disappoint in the romance sections of this book. I will type this last part and hope you enjoy reading this book..."Know Your Family _".
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