The Donahues is about sixteen year old named Emily who discovers not only that she was adopted but that her family kept it a secret. To further Emily’s confusion and shock her father Tim Donahue son of a rich, politician has been searching for her for her entire life. Tim wants to meet her, and be a part of her life. She ends up deciding that she would like to meet her biological father. With the help of her Best Friend Stephen she is able to start to figure things out. But after an argument with her mother and a surprising confession of love from Stephen, Emily will move into the Donahues’ summer home and live the life of the rich and influential. To make things better, on this trip she runs into her crush Jason. Soon things start to heat up, and Emily must figure out who she really is.

What genre is it?
The Donahues can be categorized as many things. It is obviously a YA contemporary romance, however it also has elements of the family drama, of the summer beach story, the high school story, mystery and much more!

Tell us about Emily.
Emily is sixteen years old. She has some girlfriends but is completely loyal to her best friend Stephen. She is rebellious, adventurous, but still needs to help herself find herself. She’s had a tough past not only loosing a father but discovering she has also lost a mother. She’s sentimental but strong and open to new experiences.

Stephen, her best friend, is a year older than her. He wants the best for her and isn’t afraid of telling her what he speaks. He’s smart, very good at science and math but also active and fit as he plays on the baseball team.

Have you written any other books that we should read next?
Not anything published although I am a contributor of theinternationalpassion.com as well as the writer and sometimes director of the web series Firsts (channel: thewhyw) which can be found on You Tube.

Sounds like you’re busy! Tell us more about yourself.
I am in my last year of University. A double major in English Literature and Hispanic Studies. Fluent in Spanish and working on my French. Proud Canadian, who loves to read, and write. In my opinion there is nothing better than a good story! Spanish background which is why my name is spelled Ayelen but pronounces (Ash-lyn).

Do you have a website where we can keep up with your work?
ayelenbrp.tumblr.com.

How can we follow you on Twitter and/or Facebook?
Twitter handle: @Ashbarrios
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AyelenBarriosRuizPagano.

What’s next?
Who knows! Studies come first, then continuing to write and perhaps another web series as well!