The Apple Diary

By: Gerri Hill

Narrated by: Abby Craden

After the death of her grandmother, reluctant heiress Madilyn Marak agrees to stay with her grandfather at the estate for the summer. There, she finds an old diary hidden in an antique desk in the attic—The Apple Diary—written by her great-grandmother Isabel.

In there, she finds the love story of Isabel and Lorah, along with a photograph of the two young women from 1933. The diary, like the love affair, was short and brief, but rich and vivid enough for her to feel a true bond with the women despite the heartbreaking ending.

She is determined to get Isabel's beloved apple orchard vibrant again. She hires the inexperienced Dylan Hayes, a woman soon to be homeless, to take on the chore of restoring the orchard to its original glory.

The normally quiet and reserved Madilyn finds a new joy in life as she becomes friends with the outgoing and energetic woman who has come to live on the property. As she is transformed from a stoic and passive heiress to a happy and spirited woman, she realizes the similarities of her journey and that of Isabel's.

Like Isabel, is she destined to marry a man she doesn't love? Or will she find the strength that eluded Isabel and follow her heart?

©2023 Gerri Hill (P)2023 Tantor

Absolutely LOVED this book

Well worth the read... the love story that's behind the book was unexpected and beyond heartwarming. I'm usually not a crier but the story broke me. So so sad, but I understood being the time it took place. I highly recommend this book. I will definitely will re-listen to this book.

Awesome Love Story

Masterpiece by Gerri Hill with perfect performance by Abby Craden. Loved the story from start to end.

Epic!!!

Just a beautiful love story from Gerri Hill! All the love in the world from Brooklyn New York. Forever a fan of her work. Abbey Craden narration is perfection.

Tangibly Whole.

This is my heart book.

Thank you, Gerri Hill, for taking care of your readers without coddling us. This story is everything.

Abbey Craden, you melt me, yet again; indefinitely.

Refreshing characters and subject matter

I liked reading about a healthy, loving relationship, between two women. I cringed a bit every time Madeline’s voice became that of a 15 year old girl, when she was with Dillon. That really spoiled it for me. Wasn’t she 36? Still, I would recommend!

Abby’s voice ❤️

Such a sweet book, and Abby did an amazing job! The characters are lovable! Especially the diary characters

Wonderful story

The story was amazing and I love the development of the characters, as one of those that you want to actually listen to again because the details are just so wonderful.

perfection

Great story!!! Excellent narration! Perfectly Gerri Hill and Abby Craden! Two greats combined equals the perfect story and voice!!! Love them both!!! Highly recommend.

So dang effin good

I found myself with a cheesy grin the whole time I listened! It just made my heart so dang happy! Just a truly lovely story, past and present! Loved the characters and the writing, and anything Anny Craden does is pure magic to me!!!

This book is filled with magic, love that transcends death and love that awakens life! Highly recommend!

Two souls who guide like a lighthouse, two souls who finally come ashore, and four souls that make it home! This story grows in the hearts of these characters, who have the vulnerability, courage, and wisdom to embrace this mystical magical place of longing and love AND each other! Somehow apples, orchards, bridges, blankets, picnics and exploring will never be the same for me. They are forever linked to romance, longing, deep kisses, the smell of rich soil and apples, the sounds of lovemaking and the music I heard while listening to the words that brought this story to life! Great writing! Great narration!