Bittersweet is the story of the owner of a Fortune 500 consulting company and the ups and downs of every day life in the fictitious Pacific Northwest town of Acorn Hills. Jake Evans, CEO and savvy businessman, had it all...a great job, money to burn and the perfect girlfriend, but his wandering eye seemed to always get him in trouble. From Jake and Jillian to Denise and David, Ginger and Jordan and Richard Dempsey, this introduction into the Acorn Hills series gives you a glimpse into the lives of this very close knit circle of friends. They have known each other since grade school and are a very integral part of each other, proving that real friendships truly CAN last a lifetime.

Denise Berrie was the overweight teen no one befriended. The countless adversities in her growing up years took their toll, that's for sure, but also made her the strong business woman she is today. Will she ever realize the refining of the fire made her a diamond, or will she struggle with the demons and run from succcess?

In Acorn Hills there is cause for celebrations...many things that have been hidden will be revealed during this special season. Residents come together to establish new traditions, share food and conversation with friends and family, seek hidden treasures, and, most importantly, find what has been in front of them all along.

War and its remnants are cruel. Just ask Richard Dempsey, a Vietnam Vet. Richard served his turn in Vietnam, but came home a changed man. Plagued with nightmares of the past, Richard and his friends go on a life changing trip back to modern day Saigon. Their hope...to slay the dragons that stole so much of their lives. Each deals with his own demons. Each has life changing experiences. Each finds out the importance of friendship and family.

For Jillian, Acorn Hills was home. It had always been home, except for the few years she’d spent in Montana. Her progressive, open upbringing gave her a good foundation... a foundation of morals, high standards, respect, and love. She was no novice when it came to life. Married at an early age, she lost her husband, raised her two sons with the help of friends and family, opened her own business, and was always willing to help anyone in need. Life is about lessons…lessons taught or lessons learned from life or people who cross your path. Wanting to pass those on, Jillian journals her thoughts as a legacy to her sons. She details life, personal memories, and words of wisdom. In this 7th and final book of The Acorn Hills Series, Jillian appreciates her blessings, rallies friends and family for a special birthday party, and forges ahead with everyday life, realizing the importance of connectivity and lifetime friendships.