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Morgan's Child
288 pages
A high-angst, emotionally charged reunion romance where a ghost from the past returns to claim what is his.
What it feels like
This vintage contemporary romance delivers a potent shot of classic category angst, plunging readers into a whirlwind of resurrected passion and emotional upheaval. The pacing is brisk and breathless, driven by the intense, almost claustrophobic tension between a woman trying to move on and the husband who has miraculously returned from the dead. The mood is heavily charged with suppressed desire, jealousy, and the undeniable magnetism of a past love that refuses to stay buried. Written with the melodramatic flair and earnest intensity characteristic of classic Harlequin Presents, the prose focuses heavily on internal turmoil and fiery confrontations. It is a perfect, indulgent read for fans of high-stakes emotional drama, possessive heroes, and the irresistible fantasy of a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime love.
- Mood
- angsty
- emotionally charged
- tense
- romantic
- Tone
- intense
- melodramatic
- earnest
- passionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · inescapable passion · return from the dead · emotional upheaval · rekindled desire
- The writing
- Classic vintage category romance prose, characterized by breathless dialogue, intense internal monologues, and dramatic declarations.
- The arc
- Moves from the shock of an impossible return through defensive resistance to the overwhelming surrender of rekindled love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave high-angst, vintage contemporary romances featuring possessive heroes and the irresistible pull of a second chance at love.
Content notes
- grief
- emotional manipulation
About the book
A new year... a new start... a new baby After four long years, during which Felicity has believed her husband to be dead, a miracle has happened - Morgan is alive, and coming home! Fliss's love for him had consumed her, but life has had to move on. She is now on the verge of becoming engaged to another man.
What right has Morgan to disrupt her life, be jealous? He's a virtual stranger to her now, after all. But his return soon begins to stir Fliss's long-suppressed desires.
It's the dawning of a new year. Could if also be the start of a new life for them together?
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