This story is dedicated to all who dare to walk on holy ground by touching another human soul with love.  (A thought suggested by Stephen Covey.) Why did I write it?  It took over 12 years to complete...

As we continue with Book 2 of the 16, Janet and John have had their first date.  You've gotten to know George and Molly Berkins.  I'll remind you they are the majority stockholders of the family-owned...

As the story of Janet ended in the last book, I described her as a genus learning to spread her wings.  And this was only the beginning.  She was determined to gain her father's respect or give up working...

In Book 2 Janet said "goodbye" to Steve.  Steve left her with important guidance concerning her goals in life.  To bring things to a head with winning her father's respect, she needed to take on a problem...

As Book 5 ended:  Oh my!  That spot on the back of Janet's neck!  What a shock for her to realize he had that power over her!  It was an important attitude adjustment for my friend and it showed!   John...

As we ended Book 4, Janet had at last challenged her father and won his respect.  Ward was enjoying the success of his pupil.  Janet was afraid for Steve and fearful of being found out.  John was dealing...

I remember this time so clearly.  Janet suddenly felt the responsibility for others fall on her shoulders.  And these others were families; husbands, wives, children.  People she considered more experienced...

Here is where Janet prepares to deal with her problem.  The story will tell it all.  --  Diane

Now it's time to execute the plan and deal with the unexpected.  --  Diane

Now that John is seeking help with his fears, things are returning to the status quo.  Janet's focus  turns to the decisions and changes that are always considered at the formal mill end-of-year meeting....

At this point in the story, Diane thought it best she delegate the writing of Prologues and Epilogues to me.  I am Annie, granddaughter to Janet and John.  Remember, Diane is writing these books after...

So this is Annie again.  As I said in the last book, Diane thought it best she delegate the writing of Prologues and Epilogues to me.  I am Annie, granddaughter to Janet and John.  Remember, Diane is...

Now that Janet and John are engaged it's time to focus our story of the beautiful model and the handsome soldier.  But we'll keep up on the dynamic duo also.  With Ward's nightly tutoring, the pressure...

Well, you know how Book 13 ended.  That question hanging in the air!  This book starts the next morning, April 12th.  Steve has to report back to the Army base in Georgia April 27th.  That leaves Steve...

At the end of Book 14, the airline stewardess became entranced with my 'in love' smile  And now I have to learn how to be in love in the real world, away from Berkinsville, impatiently waiting for the...

Well, here we are at the conclusion.  I promised you the whole story of Janet's and my romances.  You can't imagine what it has taken to write it.  If you want to know about our lives after this story...