The Stratton Women. Mum. Book Eight. Jack and his Aunt Natalie become closer than they have ever been before, however they are interrupted by a confrontation with his cousin Charles and Jack must protect his Aunt again. The conflict between the two men has reached a point where a final showdown is inevitable. The series is intended to be read in sequence and the author would encourage a reader to start at Book one. The Beginning. This story is intended for adult readers and contains sexual and adult themes.