The Sons of Kamuela

About the Book

Four brothers meet for the first time at the reading of their father's will and are required to live together for a year on a ranch on the North Shore of O`ahu in order to inherit his vast estate.

Four young men—strangers to one another;
Time would pass till they’d call each other “brother.”
Though, they had never met before,
Their father had now opened the door
Through his last testament and will.
When summoned to meet, they all went still,
Required to live at his ranch in Pupukea
In a lovely setting up the hill from Waimea
On the island of Oahu’s northern shore.
With luxuries and privilege, who could ask for more?
In a year of four seasons, they lived side by side,
And as honorable men, they did abide.
Not all was smooth sailing in just this short year;
Trouble would come from which they couldn’t steer.
Kamu, who’d lived with Kamuela all his life,
Felt that burden and suffered much strife.
Makani, the brooding masculine one,
Discovered love in the Pupukea sun.
After years in prison, Ipo survived.
His life on the ranch, with horses he’d thrive.
Reef, the California golden boy
Embraced Hawai`i with appreciative joy.
The waves of the North Shore, he often sought,
Thankful and grateful to God for his lot.
Their hearts would break; they’d be molded by pain.
Yet, the sons of Kamuela would prevail with great gain.

About the Author

Mahealani Harris Whose books are listed under her former name Mahealani Shellabarger Has written six novels depicting life in twentieth-century Hawaii revealing a society, richly blessed with the aloha spirit of romance, human drama, and the importance of ohana (family) set in the beautiful paradise of the Hawaiian Islands. Her writings reflect a time in Hawaii, reminiscent of a bygone era, interwoven with romantic ventures and a glimpse at the uniqueness of Hawaiians and a distinctive culture from her perspective. The novels include two series: "Lanikai" and its sequel "Lanikai Flowers"; and "Kahala Sun" and its continuation in "Children of Kahala Sun." and "The Waimea Gathering". Her latest novel, "The Sons of Kamuela" is the only present day story of four brothers who meet for the first time at the reading of their father's will. The setting is the North Shore of Oahu on a ranch in Pupukea where they are required to live for a year in order to inherit a vast fortune. Born in Kalihi as Mahealani Harris, raised in Lanikai, O`ahu and a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, she returned after many years of living in Santa Barbara, California to her home state of Hawai`i and resides in Waimanalo on the island of O`ahu. Her website can be viewed at www.booksbymahealani.com.