Author Mary Jane Morgan
Surrogate mother Shelby Harrison gives birth to a baby boy, Kyle, and loves him instantly. He’s all she has left of her sister, Debbie, who was killed in a car accident six months ago. She’s prepared to fight for joint custody even as she battles feelings she knows she shouldn’t have for the man who is Kyle’s father – and her sister’s husband.
Ben Martin is outraged that Shelby wants joint custody of his baby. Yet after his initial anger and feelings of betrayal, Ben suggests a marriage of convenience so that together he and Shelby can provide the love and security he and Debbie wanted their baby to have.
What first seems like a workable solution quickly turns into a nightmare of grief and guilt when Ben and Shelby find themselves fighting a fierce attraction – an attraction that seems the worst possible betrayal of Debbie.
But Debbie has her own opinion and reaches out from the other side to Shelby and Ben, bringing them the love and healing they
to move forward with their lives.
EXCERPT:
Ben led the way to her room, wondering what
in the hell had ever possessed him to do this. Desperation. Nothing but sure,
deep-rooted desperation and fear.
No, he’d done it for Kyle. And to help
Shelby. She needed him now and he needed her.
He set her luggage down and glanced at her.
She looked as scared and vulnerable as he felt, and his heart went out to her.
He might be desperate and scared, but no one had forced him to bring her here.
It was his choice, and it was the only good choice he could have made.
“Everything will be fine, Shelby,” he said reassuringly. “Take a nap. You look
about ready to fall over.” He smiled. “Call me if you need anything. I’m here
for you.”
She gave him a
soul-searching, lost look. He crossed the room and pulled her against him.
Sighing, he laid his cheek on her thick, soft hair. He stroked her back and
felt some of her tension ease. Slowly she wrapped her arms around him, then
laid her head on his chest.
As they stood in
silence, both there for the other one, a feeling of contentment settled over
Ben. “I’m glad you’re here,” he whispered, and much to his surprise, a part of
him really meant it.
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It's a pleasure to be back on Vision and Verse. Many thanks to Carol for putting this together. Shelby's Gift was an emotional book to write; I hope it's an emotional journey for you to read.
ReplyDeleteDear Mary Jane,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this wonderful story of sisterly love and sacrafice with us. We at Vision and Verse wish you continued success in all your endeavors. Come back and see us again.
Hugs,
Carol