Author & Poet Rachel Berry

Unexpected Discoveries: For a single mother , family and the quality of their life has got to be everything. But life sometimes seems unfair, making hopes and dreams look unreachable. However, through resilience and unexpected discoveries full-figured Regal Sommers learns that life is as big or as small as you allow it to be. Life, relationships, and family secrets teach her patience, forgiveness, and understanding. Through these varied relationships with men, family, friends, and a unique relationship with her aunt Emma Jean, Regal finally see the real picture of who she is and embarks on her life’s journey with new eyes and direction.

Lifelong Fears: Childhood nightmares and memories have kept Emma Jean Lo-Verde secluded as an adult for five years in her own home. Being raised in a dysfunctional family, making the ultimate sacrifice, and dealing with conniving and revengeful relatives has made her turn to alcohol and view life as a picture of deceit and unhappiness for her. But even though past secrets seem to inevitably haunt Emma Jean, affect her and her dear niece Regal’s present life, eventually confessions and unconditional love allows Emma Jean to learn that she too can put a better face on her future.