"Yes, there really is a Santa Claus"

Ever since her parents' death at Christmas when she was five, Chelly has had an imaginary friend who isn't so imaginary. Her friend is an elf who used magic to help heal her broken heart. Nikolai has been there for her all of her life. But now he may be the cause of her latest heartbreak. Chelly's ex-husband is suing for custody of their son, saying that she is delusional for thinking she has an elf for a friend. So Chelly does her best to forget about Nikolai to appease her ex and the courts.

Elf Nikolai has loved Chantelle all of her life. At first, his love was platonic, but as she became a grown woman, his desires changed and he wants her physically as well. When her need pulls him out of a deep sleep, he finds her son clinging to life, with Chelly sobbing her heart out. Nik can save Bryan, but time is of the essence. There is no time for debate or permission. Nik takes Bryan and disappears from the hospital.

Will Chelly be able to forgive Nik's actions to save her son? What will happen to her now? Is there any hope of a future with Nik? Will Chelly walk away from all that she knows to be with Nik or will she decide that life in the North Pole is too daunting for her? Ms. Walker has penned a heartwarming Christmas tale for her loyal readers. Read MAKE ME BELIEVE and you'll want to believe, too.

Sensuality: Rated E-rotic by the publisher. Explicit sex, anal play; sexually explicit scenes: 5.

Reviewed by Denise Powers
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted December 14, 2003

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.