The Fortress Series Volume 1 is contains true romance about real women in a society dominated by men. Fort Beacon - This unusual modern romance takes place in a 17th century fort in modern day New Jersey. Jenevia Werden is an unusual woman whose life revolves around the fort. Unexpectedly their source of funding for the fort Herbert Mann passes and their quick world is turned upside down. Jene finds herself in the New York limelight as she is thrown into personal and romantic conflicts with the handsome Gavyn Mann. Fort Loss - The Fortress series continues with the next generation. Jessie is the daughter of wealthy Gavyn Mann and a youthful protege. At the age of seventeen she completed college and now finds herself as an under appreciated college professor. A chance encounter with an old flame Jon brings back painful memories of a youthful child. Now a woman has to decide over sensibility or love."