The Trilogy of the Rose Series by B.A. Beers

This novel is the prequel to 'The Trilogy of the Rose'. It explores Samantha and J.W.'s beginnings. Throughout her young life, twenty-two-year-old Samantha (Sami) Johnson has felt incomplete . . . as though a piece of her was missing; she has sought to fill this void with friends and through her paintings... moreThis novel is the prequel to 'The Trilogy of the Rose'. It explores Samantha and J.W.'s beginnings. Throughout her young life, twenty-two-year-old Samantha (Sami) Johnson has felt incomplete . . . as though a piece of her was missing; she has sought to fill this void with friends and through her paintings. A recent college graduate, Sami is about to embark on her chosen career – an elementary school, art teacher – when she meets her knight-in-shining-armor, who offers her not only the love and support she seeks, but the completeness for which she yearns. Is she ready to accept this man’s intentions and bloom into womanhood, or will she first force herself to address the issues that for years have held her captive? less

December 2013 - Note from Author: The text has been updated in response to readers' feedback. The arrival, by courier, of a small package shatters Mrs. Samantha Carter's world. Her inner fear aids her inability to face the contents of the package alone. Seeking assistance requires her to contact her former therapist, now retired, Dr. Jon Peterson. Newcomer to the clinic, Dr. Mark Stevens, answers her cry for help... moreDecember 2013 - Note from Author: The text has been updated in response to readers' feedback. The arrival, by courier, of a small package shatters Mrs. Samantha Carter's world. Her inner fear aids her inability to face the contents of the package alone. Seeking assistance requires her to contact her former therapist, now retired, Dr. Jon Peterson. Newcomer to the clinic, Dr. Mark Stevens, answers her cry for help. Unprepared with any type of case history of the patient, Mark finds himself being drawn into Sami's world. Through his searching, he realizes that he has a battle on his hands that require him to use all his experiences, skills and resources. Needing to penetrate the invisible wall surrounding her, Mark finds the key to enter her world. Once inside, he strengthens his bond with her by exploring her past. Now armed with these insights into her past and her growing trust in him, they move as one to uncover the hidden treasures within the package. less

"Bouquet", the third book in "The Trilogy of the Rose" continues the journey of ‘the crying rose', Samantha Carter (aka Sami), and psychiatric therapist, Dr. Mark Stevens. The contents of the fifth cedar chest provide the answers to Sami's reasons for hiding her emotional sufferings. Empowered by the revelation, Dr. Stevens continues his quest to gather the shattered pieces of her past... more"Bouquet", the third book in "The Trilogy of the Rose" continues the journey of ‘the crying rose', Samantha Carter (aka Sami), and psychiatric therapist, Dr. Mark Stevens. The contents of the fifth cedar chest provide the answers to Sami's reasons for hiding her emotional sufferings. Empowered by the revelation, Dr. Stevens continues his quest to gather the shattered pieces of her past. A chance encounter with a link to her past uncovers a vital, missing piece which causes Sami to withdraw inward to escape. Once again faced with the unresponsive Mrs. Carter, Dr. Stevens must travel the path through the thorns. This time, he is aided by a familiar voice from Sami’s past – the keeper of her history. Together, they provide Sami the encouragement to face the past and open the door to her future. less