Tempest

By Chantilly White

Sometimes it takes a storm to clear the air. . .

A contemporary romance novella, Tempest is the poignant tale of two damaged souls on the verge of losing the most important thing in either of their lives. . . Each other.

Once upon a time, Tracey and Adam's relationship was strong, happy, fulfilling. Now, their ten-year marriage is at a terrible crossroads. They stumble through their days, pretending everything is fine, but inside, they fear their love is dying.

Win or lose, the heartbreaking battle for the survival of their marriage ends tonight. Will a push from a summer storm help them remember just how rare and precious their love truly is, or put an end to it forever?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chantilly White
• Release date: Sep 21, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311824509

Chantilly White

Like her readers, romance author Chantilly White lives in the real world, but she also knows the value of escapism. As a shy girl in a new school, Chantilly discovered the priceless ability to escape her surroundings through reading the latest romance novels or by taking pen in hand to write her own stories. Reading and writing have been a joy ever since. Now, Chantilly loves providing the same joy to her readers. Pure Hearts ~ Sinful Pleasures is more than just her tagline. It’s her promise. Whether they’re looking for a sweetly fluffy romantic tale or a spicy-hot romp, a sweeping historical romance or a contemporary love story, Chantilly White’s readers know when they delve into one of her stories, they will be transported to a world where love reigns supreme and everyone gets their happily-ever-after. Guaranteed.

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TEMPEST

Chantilly White

A SnapDragon Press Novella

Published at Smashwords

TEMPEST

Chantilly White

SnapDragon Press ~ Smashwords Edition

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TEMPEST

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STORY SUMMARY

Sometimes it takes a storm to clear the air. . .

An emotional, heartwarming, contemporary romance novella, Tempest is the poignant tale of two damaged souls on the verge of losing the most important thing in either of their lives. . . Each other.

One year ago, Tracey and Adam Wesley’s relationship was strong, happy, fulfilling. Now, their ten-year marriage is at a terrible crossroads. They stumble through their days, pretending everything is fine, but inside, they fear their love is dying.

Win or lose, the heartbreaking battle for the survival of their marriage will end tonight. But will a push from Mother Nature help them remember just how rare and precious their love truly is, or put an end to it forever?

DEDICATION

Tempest is dedicated to the married couples out there—from the newlyweds to the couples celebrating their 50th anniversaries and beyond, and everyone in between. For the good times, the bad times, the loving times, the hating times, and the times when everything seems stagnant and dull and empty, like it will never sparkle again. For sticking it out, working it out, and for having faith that the shine is still there. Buried deeply, sometimes, but there, and worth fighting for.

Stay true. Stay strong. And never forget the love.

I would not wish any companion in the world but you

~William Shakespeare, The Tempest

TABLE of CONTENTS

Title Page

Story Summary

Dedication

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Book List

Acknowledgements

Author’s Note

About the Author

TEMPEST

Chantilly White

CHAPTER ONE

It’s going to be all right.

Tracey repeated the words to herself, staring into the depths of her still-full glass of dark red wine while a busboy removed her equally untouched meal from the table. Across from her, Adam stared at his own plate as he sawed through his steak with unnecessary force, chewing each bite as though the tender beef had turned to leather in his mouth.

What if it isn’t all right, though? What if this is really it?

Rubbing a hand over her pitching belly, Tracey took a small sip of wine. It was an excellent vintage, a favorite, but it burned going down her throat and bubbled like acid in her stomach. Almost as if she were pregnant, and delicate with it, but the comparison brought only another pang. There was nothing so joyful as a tiny beating heart resting in her womb. Only the weight of her sadness and worry, throwing everything off kilter.

Nothing tasted right. Or smelled right. Or felt right.

Half sick, she shoved the glass away. Keeping their weekly dinner date at Chez Charlie’s had been a mistake. They should have just gone home instead of trying to eat with such an important conversation hanging over their heads, pretending everything was fine. But she hadn’t been able to face one more break in their routine, and pretending had become their way of life. Adam had agreed, both of them clinging to this last, small tradition.

Adam chewed and swallowed, chewed and swallowed. How could he eat? If her throat closed down any more tightly she would choke on nothing more than air.

Are you all right? Adam asked, his gorgeous sherry eyes skating over her face, not looking at her directly. His gaze came to rest at a point slightly above her left shoulder.

Tracey