OF ALL THE FOLKS IN THE MOUTAIN SHACKS, THE CASTEELS WERE THE LOWEST--THE SCUM OF THE HILLS

Heaven Leigh Casteel was the prettiest, smartest girl in the backwoods, despite her ragged clothes and dirty face…despite a father meaner than ten vipers…despite her weary stepmother, who worked her like a mule. For her brother Tom and the little ones, Heaven clung to her pride and her hopes. Someday they'd get away and show the world that they were decent, fine and talented--worthy of love and respect.

Then Heaven's stepmother ran off, and her wicked, greedy father had a scheme--a vicious scheme that threatened to destroy the precious dream of Heaven and the children forever!

A link to Heaven's chapter one excerpt coming soon.

Copyright (c) 1985 by Vanda Productions, Ltd. Published by Pocket Books of New York. Cover artwork copyright (c) Lisa Falkenstern. 440 pages.

AT LAST, HEAVEN WOULD FIND THE HAPPINESS SHE LONGED FOR…FREE FROM THE SCORN AND CONTEMPT OF HER PAST!

In her grandmother's fine, rich Boston house, Heaven Leigh Casteel dreamed of a wonderful new life--of new friends, the best schools, beautiful clothes and most important, love. The pearls of culture, wisdom and breeding would now be hers. Soon she would make the Casteel name respectable, find her brothers and sisters, and have a family again.

But even in the world of the wealthy, there were strange frebodings, secrets best forgotten. And as Heaven reached out for love, she was slowly ensnared in a sinister web of curl deceits and hidden passions!

A link to Dark Angel's chapter one excerpt coming soon.

Copyright (c) 1986 by Vanda Productions, Ltd. Published by Pocket Books of New York. Cover artwork copyright (c) 1986 Peter Caris. 443 pages.

PROUD AND BEAUTIFUL, HEAVEN CAME BACK TO THE HILLS--TO RISE AT LAST ABOVE HER FAMILY'S SHAME!

As Logan's bride, she would savor now the love she had sought for so long. And free from her father's clutches, she would live again in her backwoods town, a respected teacher and cherished wife. But after a wedding trip to Boston's Farthinggle Manor and a lavish, elegant party, Heaven and Logan are persuaded to stay…lured by Tony Tatterton's guile to live admist the Tatterton wealth and privilege. Then the ghosts of Heaven's past rise up once more, writhing around her fragile happiness…threatening her precious love with scandal and jealousy, sinister passions and dangerious dreams!

A link to Fallen Hearts's chapter one excerpt coming soon.

Copyright (c) 1988 by Virginia C. Andrews Trust. Published by Pocket Books of New York. Cover artwork copyright (c) 1988 Richard Newton. 406 pages.

STUNNED BY TRAGEDY, DESPERATE AND ALONE, HEAVEN'S DAUGHTER CLUNG TO THE FRAILEST OF DREAMS!

The car crash that killed Heaven and Logan left Annie Casteel Stonewall orphaned and crippled. Whisked off to Farthinggale Manor by the possessive Tony Tatterton, Annie pines for her lost family, but especially for Luke, her half-brother. Friend of her childhood, her fantasy prince, her loving confidante…without the warm glow of Luke's love, she is lost in the shadows of despair. When Annie discovers Troy's cottage hidden in Farthinggale's woods, the mystery of her past deepens. And even as she yearns to see Luke again, her hopes and dreams are darkened by the sinister Casteel spell…treacherous, powerful and evil!

A link to Gates of Paradise's chapter one excerpt coming soon.

Copyright (c) 1989 by Virginia C. Andrews Trust. Published by Pocket Books of New York. Cover art copyright (c) Richard Newton. 443 pages.

At last! The shocking story of Heaven's mother, and how the evil Casteel curse began…

WITH NOWHERE TO GO, NO ONE TO HELP HER, LEIGH FLED INTO THE ARMS OF LUKE CASTEEL!

Leigh VanVoreen had to escape from Boston's Farthinggale Manor. The foul secret she harbored within her seemed to darken her life forever. Jillian, her mother, would not believe her…and Tony Tatterton, her stepfather, had betrayed her most cruelly.

But the pure devotion of Luke Casteel promised her hope and respect. Only Luke knew her deepest of secrets…only Luke would love and protect her. Bravely she bore the suspicions of the Willies' hillfolk, as she tried to grasp the happiness that had so long eluded her. Leigh prayed with all her heart that her bright, shining dreams would save her from tragedy at last…

A link to Web of Dreams's chapter one excerpt coming soon.

Copyright (c) 1990 by Virginia C. Andrews Trust. Published by Pocket Books of New York. Inside cover art copyright (c) 1990 Richard Newton. 426 pages.