Cheryl Obrien

Teresa Amour was desperate to flee the life her father had forced her to share with him. She thought her day of freedom was at hand until the Black Guardian pirate ship attacked the Sacred Wind which was transporting her to a new and safe destination. The crew struggled to keep the ship afloat in an attempt to escape the barrage of cannon fire coming from the attacking vessel. One of those blasts sent Teresa into the sea and stranded her there as she watched the desperation of the crew of the Sacred Wind. Eventually, the ship sank and its crew with it. She was left in the open ocean with no reachable land in sight and no rescue ship on the water. After hours of praying as she kept her head above water, a ship was spotted in the distance. It was the Valiant Hope and its captain was Nathan Weston, the man who would become her rescuer, her friend, and her protector.

This is the third book in the "Choosing A Life" series. It follows the adult life of the youngest daughter of Jonah and Willow Helms, Abigail. It begins with her graduation from the Benbow Academy for Girls and follows her through her first brush with danger as she attempts to rescue a Cherokee Indian from being sold as a slave. Although Abigail has no desire to find the love of her life, in this story she is faced with multiple decisions about the personalities of the men who are attempting to pursue her affection and commitment.This story is filled with adventure and romance as Abigail discovers the high price to be paid for true love, and its ability to restore the soul.

As Gray Wolf hid his daughter away from male visitors to his tribe, one wealthy Indian named Baruk heard whispers of his daughter Willow. He investigated further to learn of Gray Wolf's motives to make a good arrangement for Willow to marry the right man. Taking the time, Baruk traveled to Gray Wolf's village, but stayed just outside the area so that he could spy on this special girl who had the reputation of extraordinary beauty. It did not take him long to be captivated by more than her natural beauty. He thought himself the only brave curious enough to spy on her, but soon discovered that he was not alone in the wilderness beyond the borders of her village. His jealousy caused him to chase away other suitors. He realized that an immediate deal for Willow would have to be arranged, so he sent his friend Golden Sky to negotiate with Gray Wolf. His trust in securing her as his bride, and creating a future with her, would continue to be tested as Willow's personality evolved beyond his expectations.

Rose thought her life was finally falling into place until a car accident robbed her of her life's plan. While she was in the midst of trying to recover her health, suddenly, things took a turn toward the unusual as Benjamin Nolen stepped into her room at the rehabilitation center. He came with the offer of a job which would focus her skills on gaining the trust of Tom O'Malley, the man he believed had something to do with the disappearance of his daughter and Tom's wife, Loretta O'Malley. Rose immediately drew his attention to her obvious physical limitations, but Benjamin insisted that he had already worked without success for too long and exhausted all other options. He viewed Tom O'Malley as the key and Rose as his only hope to discover the mystery surrounding his daughter's disappearance. A deal was finally reached that would take Rose into the life of the man Benjamin Nolen suspected of foul play. She was not prepared to become another victim in this strange relationship between Benjamin Nolen and Tom O'Malley. As stories are told and secrets are revealed, it is Rose who must make the choice to overcome the obstacles and find love in the midst of them.

Wicked King Nicholas had stolen the right to the throne of Delnon by treachery. The rightful heir was Terrance Lassal. For years Terrance put his family's safety first, but when his daughter Mia reached the age of fourteen he began to train her as a warrior princess. She surrounded herself with skilled friends, Sandra, Cleo, and Ellen who also trained with her. Together they created havoc for King Nicholas and his armies. Their intention: to fight to regain the throne for Mia's father. Upon the day of their capture the four girls were part of a master plan. Their goal was to trick King Nicholas into trusting Mia by the use of a sacred necklace and a promise he had made to her mother long ago. Should she reach success, Terrance Lassal would once again sit on the throne of Delnon. As the story unravels Delnon becomes the interest of the King John Salamay of Bashur. He has his own desire to put his son Jayleal on the throne, making Delnon the fourth country to be overtaken by the Salamay Family. Just when victory is achieved by Mia's efforts, intrigues and alliances are formed to pull Delnon from her father's grasp. This is the story of her fight and how much she will need to surrender to keep the throne of Delnon.

It was 1939 when my family learned of the take over of Poland by Hitler's armies. We knew France would be next to suffer at the hands of Nazi Germany, so my father moved us quickly to my grandfather's farmhouse. It was located in a remote area which would be inaccessible during the winter months. The trip was long and the last leg of the journey had to be walked, but soon we were safe. Shortly after we arrived, my parents informed us that they would be leaving us in our grandfather's care as they had decided to join the French Resistance. It was our grandfather who then prepared us for what was ahead. After two years of peace at the farmhouse, the situation changed. A German patrol had discovered our sanctuary and invaded our area. We were forced to flee, but to our great surprise a small group of American soldiers came to support us. This is my story of survival and the sacrifices made in the honor of great and enduring love.

Angeni was born mute and remained that way for the first twelve years of her life. Then one day a man was dragged into her Indian village. He had trespassed on Indian territory and would soon face Chief Soaring Eagle as a captured enemy. He was quick to introduce himself as Thomas Franklin and requested the opportunity to explain his reason for being there. Angeni watched from her teepee as the white man motioned to her to come to him. She was reluctant to become involved with his explanation to the chief, but her own father took her by the hand escorting her to Thomas Franklin who claimed he could help her. With one extraordinary prayer answered by the power of the Great Spirit, Angeni received her voice and thus began her connection to God and Pastor Thomas Franklin. The story follows Angeni from the age of twelve to her eighteenth birthday as she enters the world of the white man. Living in the town of Ashburn she meets her love interest Matthew Wilson, the son of a rancher. Things are never easy for them as they deal Matthew's father's prejudice and an Indian tribe that wants Angeni to return.

William Reynolds, boy genius, and at the age of twelve would enter college to face an adult world with his intelligence. His only personal request rested in the hope of a pen pal, someone he could trust outside his family to share his thoughts and experiences. Delina Parker decided that she would be that person. As their lives took on new adventures, William and Delina continued to support each other through their letters. Though each had a different path in life, both the jungles of the Amazon rainforest and the jungles of Africa would call them into service. Eventually, it would be the reason they lost touch with each other. Then in one day the two good friends would be reunited as William became Delina's hero, and the man she chose to love with all her heart.

When the royal guards arrived at the door to Lady Roberta's home, she feared the worst. They insisted that she had been summoned by Queen Veranda and must come immediately. Lady Roberta tried to leave her infant daughter behind with her Lady's maid Quinn Denning, but the guards would not allow it. They conveyed the Queen's orders that Lady Roberta and all who were important to her must come to the castle. Lady Roberta wrapped her daughter in a small blanket and invited Quinn to ride along to look after the child. The three of them were nearly forced into the waiting coach and the journey began toward the castle. As they got closer to their destination fear consumed Lady Roberta and she admitted that Christine's father was King Benjamin. She feared that if Christine were discovered certain death awaited them both. She convinced Quinn to escape the coach with Christine and raise her as her own, never to look back or reveal the truth about Christine to anyone. When the opportunity presented itself and the guards were distracted, Quinn took the baby and hid outside the coach. She waited until it pulled away and then began her walk with the child who had in that moment become her own. This story reveals the cost of protecting that secret and the daughter Quinn Denning grows to love with all her heart.

The telephone rang and Doris Vernon answered the call. She wept at the news that her daughter had been found after fifteen years. Overwhelmed with joy she had to hand the phone to her husband Tom to receive instructions as to how they could finally meet with the daughter who had been kidnapped from them when she was just over a year old. Things got complicated very quickly and Attorney Gil Nason had to be hired to prove in court that Sarah Lynn Beeson was actually Susan Vernon. Newspapers were quick to pick up the story and report half-truths in order to sell papers, as Edna and Phillip Beeson did there best to protect Sarah from knowing anything pertaining to the trial. This would not be too difficult as the Beeson family lived in a religious community known as the village where there was no sign of the modern world; no indoor plumbing, no electricity, no telephones or newspapers, and each person spoke old English. Upon the decision of the court Sarah Lynn Beeson was indeed declared to be Susan Vernon, and by court order Tom and Doris Vernon were scheduled to remove their daughter from the custody of those who had protected and raised her for years.With only two days' warning Sarah is taken from the familiar surroundings of an old way of life and thrust into the modern world of the twenty-first century. She must learn how to adjust to her new life as she becomes reacquainted with the family she was stolen from so many years ago.

Lia Higgins and Gracie Davis grew up as cousins and best friends. They spent there young lives almost inseparable, but times are changing. Lia and Gracie are each destined for their own journey and their own destiny.Lia is very much involved with the Chippewa tribe. While helping her father train Chief Banan's son to heal and protect the members of his tribe, tragedy strikes. Plans are altered as Lia finds herself trapped in an agreement with Chief Banan. No amount of objection will keep her from having to spend a year living among the Chippewa Indians.Her problems mount as she discovers that Chief Banan's oldest son Achak wishes to claim her as his bride. Meanwhile, Willow Creek continues to fall victim to the plans of railroad president, Jackson Cline. As areas are surveyed, and homes and land taken, Gracie Davis strives to uncover the hidden agenda of railroad supervisor Jordan Wells. Using her skills as a reporter for the local newspaper, Gracie embarks on a plan to reveal all she can about Mr. Wells and his plans to disrupt the lives of the fine people of Willow Creek. The different challenges of the two women bring them together as they find their way through adventure and romance.