Trish and Tom thought they would never have a child, due to medical complications. Fortunately, fate intervened and they were blessed with a daughter named Lily. They believed she was a truly special girl from the moment she was born. She brought a lot of love into their lives and into the lives of everyone she met. However, fate wasn't as kind as they would have liked and she was taken from them at a very early age. Ironically enough, they didn't fully understand and appreciate the true impact this one young life would have on the world around her until she was gone. Whether you believe in a higher power or not, you'll certainly shed a tear or two after you finish reading this compelling story of love, life and what happens when a truly unique individual with a pure heart touches the lives of everyone around her and thousands of other lives, right across the country, for many years to come.

Volume One I woke up somewhat later than I intended. I had been lax in my routine to get my exercise program started once again, so I hurriedly got dressed and left the house. I decided to cut across the yard to save some time. As I did, something caught my attention. There was a large rambling home with a porch across the front. I had never paid too much attention to it before. I saw a beautiful young girl standing there in a lovely pink dress. I suppose the color was what caught my eye I thought to myself, "Her parents have to be so proud of her, she is lovely." I turned to continue my run, and I stepped on a small branch. The branch crunched under my feet and I looked over at the young girl. When my eyes met hers I was startled by the emptiness and lack of emotion on her face. Her eyes were vacant and she appeared numb. What went on in this home and what had caused the emptiness in this young girl's stare? Jill Hawkins got out of bed, and for a fleeting moment thought about her daughter Annie. The moment left as quickly as it had come and she stretched and laughed out loud. "I haven't been this happy for a long time " she told herself. "I am starting over again and I won't look back. It's my way now, all the way up and no one will interfere with my plans If they try, they will be very sorry Now it's time to go and make myself beautiful."

Maggie Taylor, a beautiful wife and mother, took her daughter Sarah to a local park. She had only walked away for a few minutes, but when she returned her daughter was gone. Days later, after appearing on local TV begging for the release of her only child, Maggie discovered a crucial clue about the abductor. Shortly after, a man came to Maggie's home, drugged her, and took her captive, locking her in an abandoned shed. Meanwhile, Officer Garret, who felt he was hot on the trail of the murderer responsible for little Candy Burns not a week before was now faced with the thought of not only having a serial child molester but could this man have kidnapped the much older Maggie Taylor? This was not the typical serial murderer he studied about. Once evidence is discovered linking the kidnapping of three teenage girls to this case the officer is left no choice but to consider he is dealing with one of the most dangerous men to have ever terrorized a small rural town such as his. Maggie, locked away, is faced with the same twisted questions, feeling helpless and losing herself to the darkness alone in her rickety cell. Once, Walter, the man who took her reveals himself, Maggie realizes this is not the man who took her daughter. Through a web of twisted truths in a chilling tale, find the answers to all the questions. Will Maggie be able to stay alive and find her daughter? Can Officer Garret decipher the clues to lead him to the right man responsible? Is Sarah still alive? Can good triumph over such a horrid evil on so many different leads?

Annie Lawson is unable to speak after witnessing her step-father's murder. Her mother, Jill Lawson Hawkins, claims she shot her husband in self-defense to protect her life and the life of her daughter. Annie is placed in an institution and she regains her speech, but not her memory. Jill has built an empire with her fashion designs and modeling. She is well known and respected in the fashion industry, but her daughter is an unwanted burden, In order to protect her reputation, she outwardly plays the part of the perfect mother. Annie is eventually allowed to go home on weekends and the hidden relationship between mother and daughter continues. Annie becomes a slave and a prisoner. For years the abuse continues, but Annie regains her memory and the truth is exposed. In this final saga, Annie faces the unforgivable sin as a victim of child abuse. Annie's past haunts her, but her future is determined by circumstances beyond her control. Her mother's hold over her is broken when Jill makes her choice between being accused of child abuse or taking her fate in her own hands. Annie has to decide if her life stands still, or moves forward despite what her past has been.