Based on extensive research of Cherokee traditions and myths, this mesmerizing historical novel tells of one young woman's quest to find her Cherokee roots. This is also her story of love and of her struggle to achieve her personal goals in the male-dominated society of the 1800's. Deborah Howell, an ambitious reporter, is seeking a human interest story. A captivating Cherokee matriarch tells her own heartwarming love story for the Raleigh newspaper. Deborah, born of mixed blood and raised as a white child, is filled with delight. In the presence of this elderly storyteller her need for her Cherokee family is awakened. She opens her heart and soul to her colleague, George Boone. After their marriage George tries to control her life. Tragedy drives them further apart, but with every crisis Deborah gains strength by returning to her Cherokee family. Finding her Cherokee roots is not the only heart-rending event in this saga. The shaman foretells that the Great Spirit will restore all that was taken away by the evil one. Deborah does not learn the meaning of this prophecy until 16 years later, after her husband's death. possible.

"Webb and Moreland have sculpted a love story so enchanting that readers will find an escape to their own dreams in the artistry."
-Laurie Gifford Adams, author of Finding Atticus

Kaitlyn Rose Johnson has made her choice-to become a prima ballerina. She needs only her satin ballet slippers as she strives to rise to the top of her profession. However, while struggling to reach this goal, she made one mistake and possesses one secret. Refocused, Kaitlyn refuses to look back. She is more determined than ever to devote herself to the ballet.

Adrian Ashley, descended from British royal blood, successfully stays at the top of the financial world until his personal life becomes entangled in a fantasy dream that haunts him each and every day. Adrian's focus changes when he meets the woman who has starred in his dreams, and that woman is Kaitlyn Rose Johnson.

Although Kaitlyn feels an attraction to Adrian, she refuses to give up her ballet career for love, and she harbors a damaging secret. If their love is to persevere and Adrian's dream is to come true, they must overcome a host of conflicts and obstacles.

"Webb and Moreland have sculpted a love story so enchanting that readers will find an escape to their own dreams in the artistry."
-Laurie Gifford Adams, author of Finding Atticus

Kaitlyn Rose Johnson has made her choice-to become a prima ballerina. She needs only her satin ballet slippers as she strives to rise to the top of her profession. However, while struggling to reach this goal, she made one mistake and possesses one secret. Refocused, Kaitlyn refuses to look back. She is more determined than ever to devote herself to the ballet.

Adrian Ashley, descended from British royal blood, successfully stays at the top of the financial world until his personal life becomes entangled in a fantasy dream that haunts him each and every day. Adrian's focus changes when he meets the woman who has starred in his dreams, and that woman is Kaitlyn Rose Johnson.

Although Kaitlyn feels an attraction to Adrian, she refuses to give up her ballet career for love, and she harbors a damaging secret. If their love is to persevere and Adrian's dream is to come true, they must overcome a host of conflicts and obstacles.

Was there a curse on the Howell women? They all seemed to have been tragically hurt by love. Could Olivia's courage overcome the curse? She had heard the phrase "song of love" all her life. She was supposed to hear it in her heart, but could a song save her from the curse? Travel with her from her Virginia ranch to Europe and back as she searches for the answers to these questions. Olivia, a successful artist, grieves when her husband Brad leaves for war. Later, she fears losing her son Will to a young Cherokee woman, then to the Navy and another war. Throughout, the mystical presence of a Cherokee ancestor guides Olivia's and Will's destinies, helping them see that the longest, most winding journeys begin and end with a song of love.

Deborah Howell's daughter and granddaughter continue the saga of the Howell women and their quest for true love while they discover, at last, the cause of the family torment for three generations.

"How do you describe a story that is poignant and romantic yet laced with intrigue and tragedy? "Dance in the Rain" is truly written from the heart, the stuff of classics, woven from the threads of myth into a gripping and powerful love story with a lesson for us all."
--John Prophet, Author, "Casey Miller Mystery Series"

""Dance in the Rain" is a well-woven scenario of human passions set against the fascinating backdrop of Cherokee culture. Victoria, Hawk, Olivia, and Brad, their tragedies, romances and joys, catch the cadence and power of the story and teach us lessons it's never too late to learn."
--Eleanor Sampeck, author of "Seasons of Love: A Journey of Faith, Family and Community"

Storytelling was one of the most popular pastimes in the winter for both Native American children and adults. The Native American storytellers were superb actors. Flute music was played around the fires in the center of the huts or lodges and served as background music when the stories were told. The facial expressions, voices and gestures of the storytellers almost told the tale without words as they fascinated their listeners with amazing stories, tales of adventure and myths and legends of the magical days of long ago.