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*Jaylen "Jay"--one of two Black children adopted by the Halversons. His story is portrayed in ''[[Jaylen (book)|Jaylen]]'', the second book in the series.  He and Janessa are biological siblings (Jay is older by two years) whose mother died of a terminal illness (the father's absence is not fully explained).  He is the business manager for the clinic, and frequently clashes with Gareth over operations (requiring Janessa to intervene).

*Jaylen "Jay"--one of two Black children adopted by the Halversons. His story is portrayed in ''[[Jaylen (book)|Jaylen]]'', the second book in the series.  He and Janessa are biological siblings (Jay is older by two years) whose mother died of a terminal illness (the father's absence is not fully explained).  He is the business manager for the clinic, and frequently clashes with Gareth over operations (requiring Janessa to intervene).

**Michelle "Misha"--the new (as of the second book) doctor at the family clinic.  She, her mother (Denise) and adopted daughter (Ciera) move to Serenity Point from Atlanta, after her younger brother is killed by a gang (her older brother leads a rival gang; his actions have caused the clinic to close, and the family does not disclose their move to him).

**Michelle "Misha"--the new (as of the second book) doctor at the family clinic.  She, her mother (Denise) and adopted daughter (Ciera) move to Serenity Point from Atlanta, after her younger brother is killed by a gang (her older brother leads a rival gang; his actions have caused the clinic to close, and the family does not disclose their move to him).

**Ciera--Misha's daughter, she is the biological child of her younger brother.  Ciera's mother planned to abort Ciera, but Misha encouraged her to give birth, agreeing to adopt her.

***Ciera--Misha's daughter, she is the biological child of her younger brother.  Ciera's mother planned to abort Ciera, but Misha encouraged her to give birth, agreeing to adopt her.

**Payton--Jay's son, whose existence is not known by Jay until the child's mother discloses it (she is signing away her parental rights; it is hinted that the mother's fiancé does not want to raise another man's child, especially one that is hinted at being mixed-race).

***Payton--Jay's son, whose existence is not known by Jay until the child's mother discloses it (she is signing away her parental rights; it is hinted that the mother's fiancé does not want to raise another man's child, especially one that is hinted at being mixed-race).

*Janessa--Jay's biological sister, also adopted by the Halversons.  Her story is portrayed in ''[[Janessa (book)|Janessa]]'', the third book in the series.  She works in the clinic as a nurse.

*Janessa--Jay's biological sister, also adopted by the Halversons.  Her story is portrayed in ''[[Janessa (book)|Janessa]]'', the third book in the series.  She works in the clinic as a nurse.

**Will--a long-time friend of Gareth and Jay (and the son of the pastor where the Halversons attend church), who begins dating Janessa.  Their relationship ends after he and Janessa are seriously injured in a car crash (Janessa ends it, being consumed with fear of losing someone else close to her) but is later resumed.

**Will--a long-time friend of Gareth and Jay (and the son of the pastor where the Halversons attend church), who begins dating Janessa.  Their relationship ends after he and Janessa are seriously injured in a car crash (Janessa ends it, being consumed with fear of losing someone else close to her) but is later resumed.

*Charlotte "Charli"--works as an elementary school teacher in Serenity Point.  Her story is portrayed in ''[[Charlotte (book)|Charlotte]]'', the fifth book in the series.

*Charlotte "Charli"--works as an elementary school teacher in Serenity Point.  Her story is portrayed in ''[[Charlotte (book)|Charlotte]]'', the fifth book in the series.

**Blake--Charli's former boyfriend, father of Layla.  He returns to Serenity Point after leaving the military when the mother of his other daughter (Amelia) is killed in a car accident.  He and Charli ultimately reunite and marry.

**Blake--Charli's former boyfriend, father of Layla.  He returns to Serenity Point after leaving the military when the mother of his other daughter (Amelia) is killed in a car accident.  He and Charli ultimately reunite and marry.

**Layla--Charli's daughter.  Her father (Blake) is originally portrayed as absent from their lives but returns (not knowing of Layla's existence) with another daughter (Amanda).

***Layla--Charli's daughter.  Her father (Blake) is originally portrayed as absent from their lives but returns (not knowing of Layla's existence) with another daughter (Amanda).

**Amelia--Blake's daughter from another relationship.  She is often called "Berry" due to her love of blueberries.  She dreams of becoming a competitive figure skater, and later is coached by Lexi.

***Amelia--Blake's daughter from another relationship.  She is often called "Berry" due to her love of blueberries.  She dreams of becoming a competitive figure skater, and later is coached by Lexi.

**Shiloh--Skylar's daughter who the couple adopts at Skylar's request.

***Shiloh--Skylar's daughter who the couple adopts at Skylar's request.

*Lee--works in a veterinary clinic.  His story was portrayed in ''[[Lee (book)|Lee]]'', the sixth book in the series (he is not introduced prior to this).  He was adopted by the Halversons after was nearly murdered by his abusive parents (to protect him, law enforcement fabricated a story about his death; his older brother was murdered by them).

*Lee--works in a veterinary clinic.  His story was portrayed in ''[[Lee (book)|Lee]]'', the sixth book in the series (he is not introduced prior to this).  He was adopted by the Halversons after was nearly murdered by his abusive parents (to protect him, law enforcement fabricated a story about his death; his older brother was murdered by them).

**Aurora (Rori)--the daughter of a wealthy resident who was conceived as a result of an affair, she was raised by a grandmother until that person died, after which she was regularly shuttled between parents - neither of whom wanted permanent custody - forcing her to become self-reliant at an early age.

**Aurora (Rori)--the daughter of a wealthy resident who was conceived as a result of an affair, she was raised by a grandmother until that person died, after which she was regularly shuttled between parents - neither of whom wanted permanent custody - forcing her to become self-reliant at an early age.

*Zane--an adopted son (he knows, and does not want to know, the origins of his adoption).  His story was portrayed in ''[[Zane(book)|Zane]]'', the seventh book in the series.  He leaves Serenity Point shortly after the breakup of a relationship and moves to Chicago to become a chef.  While there, he leaves his faith and marries a non-Christian, and they move to Tampa when he gets a job as a sous-chef at a one-star Michelin restaurant.  However, he is seriously injured in a car accident, losing four years of memory (thus, he wonders who his wife is, and thinks he's still with his old girlfriend).

*Zane--an adopted son (he knows, and does not want to know, the origins of his adoption).  His story was portrayed in ''[[Zane(book)|Zane]]'', the seventh book in the series.  He leaves Serenity Point shortly after the breakup of a relationship and moves to Chicago to become a chef.  While there, he leaves his faith and marries a non-Christian, and they move to Tampa when he gets a job as a sous-chef at a one-star Michelin restaurant.  However, he is seriously injured in a car accident, losing four years of memory (thus, he wonders who his wife is, and thinks he's still with his old girlfriend).

**Kelsey--the youngest of three daughters; the parental relationship was horrible, and she has no contact with any of her family.  She marries Zane while they were in Chicago.  Eventually, though Zane does not regain his memory, they are able to maintain their marriage, and she becomes a Christian.

**Kelsey--the youngest of three daughters; the parental relationship was horrible, and she has no contact with any of her family.  She marries Zane while they were in Chicago.  Eventually, though Zane does not regain his memory, they are able to maintain their marriage, and she becomes a Christian.

*Skylar--initially a high school student who is a cheerleader, later goes to college and leaves Serenity Point.  Her story will be portrayed in ''[[Skylar(book)|Sklyar]]'', the ninth book in the series.  She discovers she is pregnant; when the father offers to pay for an abortion, she asks Charli and Blake to adopt the child.

*Skylar--initially a high school student who is a cheerleader, later goes to college and leaves Serenity Point.  Her story will be portrayed in ''[[Skylar(book)|Sklyar]]'', the ninth book in the series.  She discovers she is pregnant; when the father offers to pay for an abortion, she asks Charli and Blake to adopt the child.  However, in the upcoming book it is hinted that they reunite.

*Cole--initially a high school student who is a top-level basketball star, later goes to college and eventually to the professional ranks.  Little is known about him otherwise; it is likely his story will be portrayed in the tenth and final book of the series.

*Cole--initially a high school student who is a top-level basketball star, later goes to college and eventually to the professional ranks.  Little is known about him otherwise; it is likely his story will be portrayed in the tenth and final book of the series.

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[[Category:Fictional Characters]]