Under the Live Oaks

In this heartfelt novel set near Austin, Texas, college junior Olin Sloane forms an unlikely friendship with Alph, a gruff and wary older man, through a volunteer program. Their evolving relationship is filled with humor, life lessons, and unexpected surprises, especially when a simple favor asked by Alph leads Olin into a life-changing experience. Blending humor, suspense, and genuine emotion, the story explores the transformative power of bonds and the truths we discover along the way.