"Miracles do happen"

When Chelly was a young child her parents were tragically killed. This has affected her in many ways. She has for many years had fantasies about a man she doesn't believe to be real, but one who has come to offer her comfort when she has needed it most. The mystery man is named Nik, and Chelly believes she created him when she was at a point in her life when she needed an escape. She never dreamt that he could be real.

Nik has watched Chelly for years. While he is not mortal it is his bad luck to have fallen for the mortal Chelly. He is being groomed as a possible successor for the leader of the elf-kin, and his mentor is not happy about his unmated state. Nike feels he can't change this because he only wants Chelly, but isn't quite yet ready to admit it.

When Chelly's son is seriously injured and in danger or dying Nik comes and takes him away. He takes him to his home, and has a healer heal him. However he has also turned Matthew into an elf-kin like himself. This means he can never go back to the mortal world. He knows the young child needs his mother, so he also brings Chelly to his world.

At first Chelly is not happy how Nik has handled the situation, but soon comes to realize that without Nik's help her son surely wouldn't be the happy child he now is. Someone else sees that some intervention is needed, but not for Matthew, but for Chelly and Nik. Fortunately when Nik's mentor interferes Chelly and Nik are willing participants.

Make Me Believe is a quickie e-book that's not very steamy. However I was hooked from the beginning. I've read a few of Ms. Walker's quickies and I look forward to reading some more of them.

Reviewed by Sandi Shilhanek
Posted March 27, 2004

Summary

Chelly is going nuts...she thinks. And she's fighting for the right to keep her little boy. Right before Christmas, her ex announces he is going to sue for custody of their child. Because she is losing her mind. She is talking to a man who doesn't exist. A tall, sexy creature with wicked blue eyes and magic in his hands. And he can't possibly exist.

After all, elves aren't real.