A Stern Family Saga Series by Monique Orgeron

In life there are things that will never leave you and loyalty that can never be broken. As a boy, Vincent Stern suffered abuse that continues to haunt him long after the physical scars have healed. His hatred turned into a need for revenge. That need turned into guilt that would never leave him, creating a darkness in his life, festering and tormenting his mind. But with all his darkness comes light. A woman he never even considered, could one day become his home... moreIn life there are things that will never leave you and loyalty that can never be broken. As a boy, Vincent Stern suffered abuse that continues to haunt him long after the physical scars have healed. His hatred turned into a need for revenge. That need turned into guilt that would never leave him, creating a darkness in his life, festering and tormenting his mind. But with all his darkness comes light. A woman he never even considered, could one day become his home. Does she possess the ability to save him from himself? Sometimes life makes decisions for you. Isn’t it funny how things turn out when life forces your hand? In tragedy you do things you would never see yourself doing. Choices had to be made, even if she was too young to make them. She will never regret those decisions, but she will also never allow herself to dream beyond the life that she has already resigned herself to. Until one night, her life changes and with it, her heart. Can they save each other and find the love they both deserve? less

You think you know me? You think you know what I have been through? My life, like I said before, has been written through my sons' lives. But not all. Once, there was a girl, who was left alone in this world to fight and defend herself. She did exactly that and became, Catherine Stern. Becoming someone, I wasn't, was not easy. It came with strings that strangled every part of my old self out. The girl I once was would have to be destroyed and replaced with a woman who would rule... moreYou think you know me? You think you know what I have been through? My life, like I said before, has been written through my sons' lives. But not all. Once, there was a girl, who was left alone in this world to fight and defend herself. She did exactly that and became, Catherine Stern. Becoming someone, I wasn't, was not easy. It came with strings that strangled every part of my old self out. The girl I once was would have to be destroyed and replaced with a woman who would rule. A woman who was a fighter and a survivor. The problem is, I'm not sure I have what it takes to fight any more battles and endure what is to come.  *** This book contains strong language and possible abuse triggers.*** less

If you don’t understand the instinct to merely survive, you will never understand me.I’ve done my penance and paid a heavy price for my choices.It was never for selfish reasons that I became the person I am today.No, I can be called many things but selfish will never be one of them.It was always for them. My children.No regrets and no do-overs.The grim reaper is knocking on my door. It’s my time.I was fine with it. I knew this day would eventually come and I was ready... moreIf you don’t understand the instinct to merely survive, you will never understand me.I’ve done my penance and paid a heavy price for my choices.It was never for selfish reasons that I became the person I am today.No, I can be called many things but selfish will never be one of them.It was always for them. My children.No regrets and no do-overs.The grim reaper is knocking on my door. It’s my time.I was fine with it. I knew this day would eventually come and I was ready.I was tired of living a life of battles in order to survive. Then I was forced to see how overwhelmingly beautiful life is and how tragically short my days could be.With limited time, I have to find a way to finish my job and get my sons ready for what is in store for them.They want me to fight and I will but in return, they too must fight.Am I ready for the battle of my life?Will they be ready? less