Malee

A novel of international romance. Michael could not have known when he flew into Bangkok to launch a new company that his life would change so dramatically. Working on million dollar negotiations during the day and spending tropical nights accompanying his Thai-savvy business partner, Drake, through the hotspots of the city, Michael felt a shift from the pain of his broken marriage to the exhilaration of Thailand. Yielding to its stimulating allure, Michael and Drake jet off to the unspoiled island of Koh Samui to enjoy its intoxicating escapes. There, Michael met the woman of his dreams, and nothing could stop the sweeping romance from redefining their lives. Malee, a beautiful young factory worker, was a standout amongst the hustlers as she crossed the room. As Michael followed her every movement, fate played its hand-an innocent touch sparked their passionate love affair. Inseparable, Michael and Malee spent their days together exploring the riches of Thailand and their nights embracing the magnitude of one another's desires. All was idyllic until Michael had to fly to New York, an extended separation, the first of several to come, that challenged their love and resolve... Spanning three continents, Malee: A Tear in the Ocean is an international romance that takes the reader from the heights of euphoria to the depths of loss. Michael and Malee's love is woven through intertwining cultures, misunderstandings, and captivating desire. Wrenching the reader from passion to anguish and back again, Malee: A Tear in the Ocean beckons you to experience the thrill of their journey.

William McAllister began his career working for one of the major newspapers in the United States, but soon was recognized by his peers as a brilliant business mind. Leaving the newspaper industry to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, Mr. McAllister subsequently has traveled to five continents working as a consultant, starting new companies in retail, international trade, and professional services. Educated in England, where he studied the Classics and Literature, then securing his MBA, Mr. McAllister now resides on his East Coast estate with his two Irish Wolfhounds, Geri and Freki. Malee: A Tear in the Ocean is his first novel.