Books with author Vanessa Wester

Steven Thorn has had a nightmare year... He finds out he is not normal. His life gets erased. He starts a new life in the amazon, and then he ends up with a debilitating injury. Life could not get any worse - he thinks. Yet luck is on his side as his injury leads to freedom and his eventual return to Southampton. His new home is a Victorian house on the outskirts of Southampton, a place close to his first love, Caitlin Chance. Now that he is back, he intends to find a way into her life, but he has no idea if she will even remember him. Caitlin is about to discover the reason for her unexplained sadness over the past year, and will find it hard to resist Steven's magnetic pull. She has never been good at avoiding things that are bad for her, and the return of Steven is about to challenge her willpower in an unimaginable way. As begun in Hybrid, Vanessa Wester takes you back to the University of Southampton to reveal more twists and turns in The Evolution Trilogy. Life is full of complications, and sometimes it is hard to know if you made the right choice. ***** "...I was totally hooked by page 10 and literally could not turn the pages quickly enough towards the end. The characters are much more developed in this second book and the storyline is fascinating! Caitlin still remains my favourite character and I hope to see more of her, I cannot wait for the third book and find out what happens!"Catherine "A brilliant sequel to hybrid, this novel followed on well in story and character. I read the entire book in one sitting (when I was meant to be sleeping) as it had me gripped the whole way through. Roll on number 3, I await with baited breath!"Silk "We learn a lot about Steven and his family, move successfully from the Amazon back to England where Steven thinks he belongs and watch him attempt to get the girl he loves. He has changed though and has powers he is not fully aware of. He starts to understand these powers a little bit better as he tries to get Caitlin back. She is a little stubborn but he is determined to be with the only girl he ever loved, no matter what. As Caitlin begins to remember him and they spend time together rekindling their love, events happen that are going to change their lives forever. So many things just happened to Steven and Caitlin, so much to think about... Love the ending of this book."Susan "Vanessa Wester has done a fantastic job with this and I enjoyed every bit of it. The story flowed well and with a few twists in the story, Vanessa keeps you on edge! I loved the characters, especially the mc Steven. A well-deserved 5 stars and I cannot wait to read the last book in this brilliant trilogy. Laura *~COMPLICATIONS has some scenes of an adult nature. It may be considered unsuitable for younger readers~* ***** The Evolution Trilogy continues with RETURN. You can also find out more about Steven's mother in the prequel, EMILY. "A great set of books. A must read for all. Imaginative story somehow believable. I would like to visit the community myself."Lovely Lane Visit theevolutiontrilogy.blogspot.com to find out more.

University should be about independence, new opportunities, friends and expanding the mind. For Steven Thorn, it’s the start of a new life. Just not the one he anticipated. As his resolve is put to the test, he ends up losing everything. For who could live a normal life as a HYBRID.Steven Thorn has no trouble settling in at University. Having grown up at boarding school, he is used to living away from home. He’s smart, so studying comes naturally. When it comes to making new friends, he’s cautious. Usually, he receives too much unwanted attention. Caitlin Chance catches him off guard. She’s the first girl he has ever felt an instant attraction towards and the more he gets to know, the more he likes.However, the romance is cut short when Caitlin leaves University after a suspicious suicide. Now Steven is alone, Ingrid gets her chance and it doesn’t take long for her to discover that Steven is a HYBRID.The wheels are set in motion for his radical upheaval.Now they know he exists, they will come to get him…

Steven Thorn and Caitlin Chance are meant to be together. At least, when they first fell in love it seemed inevitable. But love is sometimes not enough. It makes them act irrationally, it tests family loyalties, breaks and makes friendships, and causes physical and mental pain. Yet, without love, Steven and Caitlin are lost. As they return to the community and discover the possibilities open to them, all is not what they hoped. Steven has impacted the lives of many since he was discovered, and the choices he made have led to events beyond anyone's control. Love brought Steven and Caitlin together and fate is playing with their emotions, constantly undermining their willpower and determination. In the game of love, destiny is always the winner. As continued from COMPLICATIONS, Vanessa Wester takes you back to the Amazon as Steven and Caitlin return to the community and try to figure out their future. Finally, you will discover the next steps for the community, its inhabitants, and humanity. ***** "The Evolution trilogy was so much fun to read! All the components of a good series are there and I found myself thinking about the characters constantly. For me that is the sign of a good book - I can't get the characters out of my head, they come to work and the gym with me and I try to figure out what will happen next. I fell in love with Caitlin and Steven, the main characters in Hybrid, joined in on their adventures in Complications, and was rewarded with a finale that tied up all of the details and loose ends in Return book 3. There are a lot of twists and turns in Return as Caitlin and Steven learn to deal with some very tragic news and come to terms with what they have become - and will forever be. They go back to the safety of the home in the Amazon shared by the others like them. They are not welcomed by all however, and are kept in confinement and hidden for their safety. Slowly, Caitlin's charms start to win over the sceptics. She also finds out that she has something very important to offer the community and learns a lot about herself along the way. A very satisfying ending! I highly recommend this trilogy."Susan "A great set of books. A must read for all. Imaginative story somehow believable. I would like to visit the community myself."Lovely Lane "Really enjoyed all 3 books, find them so readable and hard to put down. As soon as you start reading you feel involved in the story."Julie *~RETURN has some scenes of an adult nature. It may be considered unsuitable foryounger readers~* ***** You can also find out more about Steven's mother in the prequel, EMILY. "Emily is one of the main supporting characters in The Evolution Trilogy which is one of the few trilogies that I can truly say I couldn't wait to finish and hated finishing all at once. I knew I wanted the entire trilogy by the time I wasn't even half way through book one, Hybrid... The entire series, including this novella, the realistic and relate-able characters, the rich environments and the variety of real life scenarios interwoven with the outrageous and the paranormal made these books a series on my LOVE to read list that I will always support and recommend to others. Without adding spoilers, this prequel novella can work as a stand-alone read, or in addition to the trilogy and you understand Emily so much better and why her actions and attitude seem to change with a "whim". What would you do if a change beyond your control took everything away from you and then you were taken away from everything you knew and loved? No one knows until they are in that situation. After years Emily is finally allowed to return to the place she loved, but so much time has passed and so many things have changed that it's all new... The story is heart wrenching and beautiful all at once."My Book Fairy Visit theevolutiontrilogy.blogspot.com to find out more.

More Than Everything is a gripping memoir of resilience and liberation. The author’s compelling story takes us on a frantic journey (from Texas to Alaska) as she is forced to flee from the FBI after her husband's drug lab is raided. After a series of misguided decisions, they find themselves stranded and destitute in the far north. Will they be saved by Moses, a kind-hearted man with a cattle ranch looking for seasonal help, or will the law catch up with them thousands of miles from home? This is the true story of how an everyday miracle gives a desperate young woman the strength and courage to face her fears and do the right thing.

Steven Thorn has had a nightmare year... He finds out he is not normal. His life gets erased. He starts a new life in the amazon, and then he ends up with a debilitating injury. Life could not get any worse - he thinks.Yet luck is on his side as his injury leads to freedom and his eventual return to Southampton. His new home is a Victorian house on the outskirts of Southampton, a place close to his first love, Caitlin Chance. Now that he is back, he intends to find a way into her life, but he has no idea if she will even remember him.Caitlin is about to discover the reason for her unexplained sadness over the past year, and will find it hard to resist Steven’s magnetic pull. She has never been good at avoiding things that are bad for her, and the return of Steven is about to challenge her willpower in an unimaginable way.As begun in Hybrid, Vanessa Wester takes you back to the University of Southampton to reveal more twists and turns in The Evolution Trilogy. Life is full of complications, and sometimes it is hard to know if you made the right choice.*****“...I was totally hooked by page 10 and literally could not turn the pages quickly enough towards the end. The characters are much more developed in this second book and the storyline is fascinating! Caitlin still remains my favourite character and I hope to see more of her, I cannot wait for the third book and find out what happens!”Catherine“A brilliant sequel to hybrid, this novel followed on well in story and character. I read the entire book in one sitting (when I was meant to be sleeping) as it had me gripped the whole way through. Roll on number 3, I await with baited breath!”Silk“We learn a lot about Steven and his family, move successfully from the Amazon back to England where Steven thinks he belongs and watch him attempt to get the girl he loves. He has changed though and has powers he is not fully aware of. He starts to understand these powers a little bit better as he tries to get Caitlin back. She is a little stubborn but he is determined to be with the only girl he ever loved, no matter what. As Caitlin begins to remember him and they spend time together rekindling their love, events happen that are going to change their lives forever.So many things just happened to Steven and Caitlin, so much to think about... Love the ending of this book.”Susan“Vanessa Wester has done a fantastic job with this and I enjoyed every bit of it. The story flowed well and with a few twists in the story, Vanessa keeps you on edge! I loved the characters, especially the mc Steven.A well-deserved 5 stars and I cannot wait to read the last book in this brilliant trilogy. Laura*~COMPLICATIONS has some scenes of an adult nature. It may be considered unsuitable for younger readers~******The Evolution Trilogy continues with RETURN. You can also find out more about Steven’s mother in the prequel, EMILY.“A great set of books. A must read for all. Imaginative story somehow believable. I would like to visit the community myself.”Lovely LaneVisit www.theevolutiontrilogy.blogspot.com to find out more.

"A light, humorous, step-by-step adventure―on safari to the suburbs and back again―as the intrepid hunter realizes that, perhaps just maybe, wild animals are best suited for life in the wild." - Foreword Reviews “If you want to catch an elephant, first you must find out where elephants live . . .” So begins this tale of a boy and his quest for a pet elephant. But maybe catching an elephant isn’t as simple as it sounds . . . A delightful and compassionate story for elephant lovers ages 4 years and up. Guided Reading Level K

"A light, humorous, step-by-step adventure―on safari to the suburbs and back again―as the intrepid hunter realizes that, perhaps just maybe, wild animals are best suited for life in the wild." - Foreword Reviews “If you want to catch an elephant, first you must find out where elephants live . . .” So begins this tale of a boy and his quest for a pet elephant. But maybe catching an elephant isn’t as simple as it sounds . . . A delightful and compassionate story for elephant lovers ages 4 years and up. Guided Reading Level K

Stampy the Wizard is woken up early one morning by a tweeting bird. Determined to teach the bird a lesson he reaches for his wand, only to discover that it has disappeared! Join the grumpy wizard as he searches the house and the village, meeting interesting characters and accidentally setting off his magic with unexpected and hilarious results. Through his search, Stampy learns a valuable lesson about controlling his temper and the village is made a happier place. Beautifully illustrated with colourful clay models and written in rhyme, this book has a timeless appeal that will delight both children and adults.

Steven Thorn and Caitlin Chance are meant to be together. At least, when they first fell in love it seemed inevitable. But love is sometimes not enough. It makes them act irrationally, it tests family loyalties, breaks and makes friendships, and causes physical and mental pain.Yet, without love, Steven and Caitlin are lost.As they return to the community and discover the possibilities open to them, all is not what they hoped. Steven has impacted the lives of many since he was discovered, and the choices he made have led to events beyond anyone’s control.Love brought Steven and Caitlin together and fate is playing with their emotions, constantly undermining their willpower and determination. In the game of love, destiny is always the winner.As continued from Complications, Vanessa Wester takes you back to the Amazon as Steven and Caitlin return to the community and try to figure out their future. Finally, you will discover the next steps for the community, its inhabitants, and humanity.“The Evolution trilogy was so much fun to read! All the components of a good series are there and I found myself thinking about the characters constantly. For me that is the sign of a good book - I can’t get the characters out of my head, they come to work and the gym with me and I try to figure out what will happen next. I fell in love with Caitlin and Steven, the main characters in Hybrid, joined in on their adventures in Complications, and was rewarded with a finale that tied up all of the details and loose ends in Return book 3.There are a lot of twists and turns in Return as Caitlin and Steven learn to deal with some very tragic news and come to terms with what they have become - and will forever be. They go back to the safety of the home in the Amazon shared by the others like them. They are not welcomed by all however, and are kept in confinement and hidden for their safety. Slowly, Caitlin’s charms start to win over the sceptics. She also finds out that she has something very important to offer the community and learns a lot about herself along the way.A very satisfying ending! I highly recommend this trilogy.”Susan“A great set of books. A must read for all. Imaginative story somehow believable. I would like to visit the community myself.”Lovely Lane“Really enjoyed all 3 books, find them so readable and hard to put down. As soon as you start reading you feel involved in the story.”Julie*~RETURN has some scenes of an adult nature. It may be considered unsuitable for younger readers~******You can also find out more about Steven’s mother in the prequel, EMILY.“Emily is one of the main supporting characters in The Evolution Trilogy which is one of the few trilogies that I can truly say I couldn’t wait to finish and hated finishing all at once. I knew I wanted the entire trilogy by the time I wasn’t even half way through book one, Hybrid… The entire series, including this novella, the realistic and relate-able characters, the rich environments and the variety of real life scenarios interwoven with the outrageous and the paranormal made these books a series on my LOVE to read list that I will always support and recommend to others.Without adding spoilers, this prequel novella can work as a stand-alone read, or in addition to the trilogy and you understand Emily so much better and why her actions and attitude seem to change with a “whim”. What would you do if a change beyond your control took everything away from you and then you were taken away from everything you knew and loved? No one knows until they are in that situation. After years Emily is finally allowed to return to the place she loved, but so much time has passed and so many things have changed that it’s all new… The story is heart wrenching and beautiful all at once. Another solid story from the amazing mind of Vanessa Wester!”My Book FairyVisit www.theevolutiontrilogy.blogspot.com to find out more.