Traykie has never been a member of the in-crowd at the high school in his small mountain town. He has Type I Diabetes and that makes him different, so he hangs with his own group of friends who don't fit the in-crowd criteria either. They do well in their own company until Mellissa moves into town and turns Traykie's world upside down. Mellissa is no ordinary girl; she comes from a long line of gypsies from which she has inherited supernatural powers. The closer the two become, the more her genetic powers are transferred to Traykie. In their bond, Mellissa and Traykie find the truest form of love, but it asks more of them than either can imagine. Alternative Paths the Beginning is the first in a trilogy following Traykie on his journey through life, where he must learn to come to terms with love, loss, and the responsibility of his new supernatural abilities. This book is part romance, part paranormal, and part coming of age. Infused with drama and heartfelt emotion, this is a book that will appeal to a variety of readers and leave you in anticipation, waiting for the next exciting step in Traykie's journey.