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When Elaine discovers she was pregnant, she hesitates telling
her husband, Ethan. They were newlyweds and wanted to wait
until they were ready to start a family. Ethan surprised
her by accepting early parenthood, embracing the idea more
fully than either of them expected. But when they receive
bad news after a prenatal exam, both must face that their
charmed lives were about to come crashing down around them.
Do Christmas wishes really come true? Elaine would stake
her life on it!
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Limerick City, Ireland
The best feeling in the world had to be lying in a lover's
arms, exhausted after a night of lovemaking, totally and
absolutely sated. Elaine snuggled closer to Ethan, weaving
her legs with his and grinning at how his leg hairs tickled
her.
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The warm, masculine scent of his damp body permeated her senses.
He smelled delicious. So much so, she'd practically gobbled him
up over the last several hours. Perhaps she would again, she thought,
trailing her fingertips across the ridges of his broad chest,
circling his nipples.
His strong hand grasped hers and brought it to lips framed with
dark stubble, kissing the backs of her fingers. "Please,
love. I can barely move."
Elaine glanced down the solid length of him to the twitch beneath
the sheet just covering his hips. "Could have fooled me."
Ethan leaned over, propped up on an elbow and looked down at
her. "Isn't it enough you kept me up all night," winking
at the double meaning, "but you want to make me late for
work, as well?"
"You weren't complaining an hour ago."
He bent to kiss her. His lips echoed the passion they'd shared
through the night. When he leaned away, his deep voice was soft,
his blue-eyed gaze intense. "And I never will, Lany. I love
you and will always be here for you."
Tears threatened. "Will you?"
Nodding, he said, "Aye. Always."
"And you truly want this baby?" she asked, rubbing
her belly. When he nodded, his grin answering more than his voice
could, she added, "Oh, Ethan! You make me so happy."
She slid her arms around his shoulders and he came to her instantly,
burying his face in the curve of her neck, kissing her there.
REVIEWS
Life was pretty much perfect for Elaine (Lany) and Ethan and
even though they hadn't planned to start a family right away
their love was strong enough to sustain anything as long as
they would be together. They would discover that love is the
most powerful gift of all especially when St. Nicholas is around
on Christmas eve to help miracles happen. *** Shortland writes
a powerfully emotional story that moved me to tears with an
intensity that took my breath away.
~ Marilyn Rondeau, Reviewers International Organization
"The Power of Love" by Kemberlee Shortland focuses
on newlyweds Elaine and Ethan as they expect their first child.
When they receive the devastating news that Elaine's heart will
not withstand the delivery, "The Power of Love" receives
a whole new meaning.
Kemberlee Shortland's heart-rending tale will leave the reader
in tears. Never has a story been so aptly named as this one!
The depth of emotion displayed between Ethan and Elaine is simply
stunning. Kemberlee Shortland proves herself to be a true force
in the romance genre with this gem!
~ CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
Set in Ireland, present day. Elaine and Ethan O'Donovan are
devastated when the hospital doctor informs them that Elaine's
heart is too weak to survive the birth of their unborn child.
Sometime within the next few weeks, Elaine would die in labor.
On Christmas Eve, though, anything is possible.
~ Detra Fitch, Huntress Reviews
Short story available through Coffee
Time Romance
Anthology available through Amazon
and Barnes
and Noble
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