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Leon Hamilton (who, at the time of the family's introduction, was deceased) had built a business empire, Hamilton Enterprises.  With his wife Sylvia, the couple had three children: twin brothers Lincoln and Lucas, and sister Lindsay.

Leon Hamilton (who, at the time of the family's introduction, was deceased) had built a business empire, Hamilton Enterprises.  With his wife Sylvia, the couple had three children: twin brothers Lincoln and Lucas, and sister Lindsay.

Leon's approach to life was that any problem could be solved as long as you threw enough money at it.  He believed that since he was financially providing for his family, he could have "variety" in his personal life (as Lindsay would later describe it -- with anger and disgust -- "woman after woman paraded through his life") and didn't care about the consequences.  It would lead oldest son Lincoln to adopt the same approach to life, which in turn led Lindsay to a general disdain for the male species; on the other hand, Lucas would become an active Christian and start the company's charitable foundation.

Leon's approach to life was that any problem could be solved as long as you threw enough money at it.  He believed that since he was financially providing for his family, he could have "variety" in his personal life (as Lindsay would later describe it—with anger and disgust -- "woman after woman paraded through his life") and didn't care about the consequences.  It would lead oldest son Lincoln to adopt the same approach to life, which in turn led Lindsay to a general disdain for the male species; on the other hand, Lucas would become an active Christian and start the company's charitable foundation.

===Lincoln===

===Lincoln===

Lincoln Hamilton is the oldest of the Hamilton siblings and is the twin brother of Lucas.

Lincoln Hamilton is the oldest of the Hamilton siblings and is the twin brother of Lucas.

Lincoln has adopted, in many ways, the lifestyle of his father.  He enjoys an adventurous lifestyle, having made a deal with his father years ago: so long as he works for the company five months out of the year (he designs multi-player role games for the Internet -- games which Lucas advises Brooke aren't suitable for Danny) he can life his life the rest of the time as he wishes.

Lincoln has adopted, in many ways, the lifestyle of his father.  He enjoys an adventurous lifestyle, having made a deal with his father years ago: so long as he works for the company five months out of the year (he designs multi-player role games for the Internet—games which Lucas advises Brooke aren't suitable for Danny) he can life his life the rest of the time as he wishes.

His lifestyle included a fling with Brooke, which produced Danny.  Lincoln never formally acknowledged paternity (and his own family didn't know about Danny), but in his own unusual way provided for Danny by buying Brooke's paintings (at highly inflated prices).

His lifestyle included a fling with Brooke, which produced Danny.  Lincoln never formally acknowledged paternity (and his own family didn't know about Danny), but in his own unusual way provided for Danny by buying Brooke's paintings (at highly inflated prices).

Lindsay (full name: Lindsay Marie Hamilton) is the youngest of the Hamilton siblings, six years younger than her twin brothers.

Lindsay (full name: Lindsay Marie Hamilton) is the youngest of the Hamilton siblings, six years younger than her twin brothers.

One rarely has to guess what Lindsay thinks or feels about a subject as she is extremely outspoken, especially when it comes to her disdain of the male species in general (in large part due to the lifestyles of her philandering father and playboy brother, but also due to an ex-fiance who she discovered -- thanks to Lucas performing a background check, though Lindsay wasn't pleased when he did it against her wishes -- planned to marry her only for her money).  Notably, she sided with Lucas (in a very open outburst against Lincoln and Sylvia) when the latter two wanted Lucas to put aside his feelings for Brooke and Danny (in ''Forever My Love'').  On those times when she dates, she decides when and where the couple will go (as Than Miller learned, though he had actually expected her to turn him down).

One rarely has to guess what Lindsay thinks or feels about a subject as she is extremely outspoken, especially when it comes to her disdain of the male species in general (in large part due to the lifestyles of her philandering father and playboy brother, but also due to an ex-fiancé who she discovered—thanks to Lucas performing a background check, though Lindsay wasn't pleased when he did it against her wishes—planned to marry her only for her money).  Notably, she sided with Lucas (in a very open outburst against Lincoln and Sylvia) when the latter two wanted Lucas to put aside his feelings for Brooke and Danny (in ''Forever My Love'').  On those times when she dates, she decides when and where the couple will go (as Than Miller learned, though he had actually expected her to turn him down).

Like Lucas, Lindsay is also a Christian, though by her own admission her spiritual maturity level is extremely low.  But after the events surrounding Lincoln's presumed death and later reappearance, along with seeing Lucas find marital happiness with Brooke and Danny, to everyone's surprise (including her own) she decides to go on a church-sponsored mission trip to the Philippines (the backdrop of ''Guarding Her Heart'').  Unfortunately, to keep her mother pleased, she had to agree to let Than accompany her as her bodyguard on the trip.

Like Lucas, Lindsay is also a Christian, though by her own admission her spiritual maturity level is extremely low.  But after the events surrounding Lincoln's presumed death and later reappearance, along with seeing Lucas find marital happiness with Brooke and Danny, to everyone's surprise (including her own) she decides to go on a church-sponsored mission trip to the Philippines (the backdrop of ''Guarding Her Heart'').  Unfortunately, to keep her mother pleased, she had to agree to let Than accompany her as her bodyguard on the trip.

The events of the trip -- especially surviving an early-season typhoon making a direct hit on the mission compound -- resulted in tremendous spiritual growth for Lindsay, as she saw a different side of the world than her upper-crust sphere.  Upon returning home, she took more of an active role in Hamilton Enterprises' charitable foundation; her family remarked that she was less uptight and smiled more.  She ends up dating Than (who, as a result of his experiences on the trip, became a Christian) and ultimately they are engaged and later marry.

The events of the trip—especially surviving an early-season typhoon making a direct hit on the mission compound—resulted in tremendous spiritual growth for Lindsay, as she saw a different side of the world than her upper-crust sphere.  Upon returning home, she took more of an active role in Hamilton Enterprises' charitable foundation; her family remarked that she was less uptight and smiled more.  She ends up dating Than (who, as a result of his experiences on the trip, became a Christian) and ultimately they are engaged and later marry.

==The Thorpes==

==The Thorpes==

As a teenager, 14 years prior to the events of ''A Matter of Trust'' (BlackThorpe Security #3) where her story is revealed, she was abducted and held for eventual trafficking to the Middle East as a sex slave, one of 12 girls abducted from around the country.  She was rescued from that fate.  However, it has left an indelible mark: she dyes her naturally blonde hair a dark brunette color (with a pixie-style short haircut) and wears dark colored contacts, and is obsessed with diet, physical fitness, and personal self-defense (sleeping with a loaded weapon under her pillow).  Most importantly, as the abduction came after having a relationship with a fellow teenager at church, she vows not to date again.

As a teenager, 14 years prior to the events of ''A Matter of Trust'' (BlackThorpe Security #3) where her story is revealed, she was abducted and held for eventual trafficking to the Middle East as a sex slave, one of 12 girls abducted from around the country.  She was rescued from that fate.  However, it has left an indelible mark: she dyes her naturally blonde hair a dark brunette color (with a pixie-style short haircut) and wears dark colored contacts, and is obsessed with diet, physical fitness, and personal self-defense (sleeping with a loaded weapon under her pillow).  Most importantly, as the abduction came after having a relationship with a fellow teenager at church, she vows not to date again.

Melanie has been long-time friends with Tyler Harris, a double-amputee (below the knee) veteran who's prior marriage ended in divorce when his former wife Kelly walked out after his injuries.  After recovery he also becomes a BlackThorpe employee, who often works with the Center.  He is the only child of a single mother who gave birth to him at age 14 (his conception was the result of rape; the assailant was later killed by police) and who had no parental support for her decision to choose life over abortion.  Interestingly, both Tyler and Melanie share the same birthday.

Melanie has been long-time friends with Tyler Harris, a double-amputee (below the knee) veteran who's prior marriage ended in divorce when his former wife Kelly walked out after his injuries.  After recovery he also becomes a BlackThorpe employee, who often works with the center.  He is the only child of a single mother who gave birth to him at age 14 (his conception was the result of rape; the assailant was later killed by police) and who had no parental support for her decision to choose life over abortion.  Interestingly, both Tyler and Melanie share the same birthday.

Tyler is asked to assist with the recovery of Simon, also a wounded veteran who also suffers from survivor's guilt.  During that time the Center receives a $2 million donation from Henry and Shauna Wakeford, who have supported the Center in the past but not at this level (Melanie later learns that Shauna is Tyler's mother, and Henry -- who goes by Hank -- is his step-father and a British citizen; they donated due to how the Center helped in Tyler's recovery), and the Center expands its therapy to include dogs to assist those with PTSD.  Meanwhile, Melanie receives messages from Jenni, another of the abductees; ultimately Jenni becomes suicidal and Melanie flies out to Seattle where she successfully talks Jenni out of ending her life.

Tyler is asked to assist with the recovery of Simon, also a wounded veteran who also suffers from survivor's guilt.  During that time the center receives a $2 million donation from Henry and Shauna Wakeford, who have supported the Center in the past but not at this level (Melanie later learns that Shauna is Tyler's mother, and Henry—who goes by Hank—is his step-father and a British citizen; they donated due to how the Center helped in Tyler's recovery), and the Center expands its therapy to include dogs to assist those with PTSD.  Meanwhile, Melanie receives messages from Jenni, another of the abductees; ultimately Jenni becomes suicidal and Melanie flies out to Seattle where she successfully talks Jenni out of ending her life.

Melanie and Tyler are both pressured by their parents to start dating, and eventually they do.  But their entire relationship nearly ends when (after Justin is attacked and Alana is abducted by her ex-husband; their story is featured in ''Signs of Love'', BlackThorpe Security #2) Tyler discovers her natural hair color and eyes.  Melanie, having already told Tyler about Jenni, reveals that she was also part of that abduction ring.  The events involving Justin and Alana shock Melanie: if Justin (a much larger and more muscular man) couldn't protect Alana, how would the much smaller Melanie have a chance?  It causes her to see psychiatric help, ultimately she becomes less obsessed with diet, exercise, and protection, and returns to her natural hair color (and length) and eye color as well.  In the end Tyler asks Melanie to marry him.

Melanie and Tyler are both pressured by their parents to start dating, and eventually they do.  But their entire relationship nearly ends when (after Justin is attacked and Alana is abducted by her ex-husband; their story is featured in ''Signs of Love'', BlackThorpe Security #2) Tyler discovers her natural hair color and eyes.  Melanie, having already told Tyler about Jenni, reveals that she was also part of that abduction ring.  The events involving Justin and Alana shock Melanie: if Justin (a much larger and more muscular man) couldn't protect Alana, how would the much smaller Melanie have a chance?  It causes her to see psychiatric help, ultimately she becomes less obsessed with diet, exercise, and protection, and returns to her natural hair color (and length) and eye color as well.  In the end Tyler asks Melanie to marry him.