With an urban twist, Polynesian mythology comes to life in my newest story. Hawaii is a place rich in culture, history, and apparently danger when it comes to a particular native bloodline... With that being said, allow me to introduce you to Esme Makamaemakanaonalani Kū. Lani for short. After her first birthday Lani's parents abruptly left their homeland, swearing to uphold a mysterious ancestral oath. An oath that can only be fulfilled by the safe return of a more matured Lani and the protector of her dreams. There will be some words and names that may be hard to understand: Tutu - (Too-too) means grandmother, Makamaemakanaonalani - ( Ma-kuh-my-ma-kuh-nah-oh-nah-luh- knee) means precious gift of the heavens, Aumakua - (Ow-mah-coo-wah) Spiritual guardian/Ancestral protector, Mano - (Mah-no) means shark. Niuhi - (Knee-oo-he) man-eating. Mana- (Mah-Nah) means power. This novel is a modern romance inspired by many Hawaiian legends told from one generation to another.