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Elven Chronicles #0.5
Angel's Haylo
Haylo is an Elf, but she has been raised as a human. She has never known a different life, though she knows there are Elves and that she is one of them. The family that has surrounded her with their love and care is not of her blood. She never questioned her origins. To her those about her were her family. Her mother. Her father. Her grandmother.
Angel is Amy’s daughter and is unable to have a child. To Amy it is the worse thing that can happen to a woman, especially to one who lives only to hold a child in her arms as her own. Amy has seen many women who share her daughter’s fate, she has often helped them in their quest, for she is a healer and is often called to help others as they deliver their babes into the world. Not all mothers survived the ordeal of childbirth. Amy always found the orphaned children homes.
Elizara is an Elven woman who has borne twins, though she is too ill to realize this. Thinking the Elf too ill to survive Amy takes one of the babies to give to her daughter to have as her own. This is their story.
Angel is Amy’s daughter and is unable to have a child. To Amy it is the worse thing that can happen to a woman, especially to one who lives only to hold a child in her arms as her own. Amy has seen many women who share her daughter’s fate, she has often helped them in their quest, for she is a healer and is often called to help others as they deliver their babes into the world. Not all mothers survived the ordeal of childbirth. Amy always found the orphaned children homes.
Elizara is an Elven woman who has borne twins, though she is too ill to realize this. Thinking the Elf too ill to survive Amy takes one of the babies to give to her daughter to have as her own. This is their story.
- GenresFantasy
32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 14, 2012
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May 20, 2012
This is a fantastic new author. This short story is a great follow thru to the first elven book Gabriel. Gabriel left unanswered questions about Eden's twin, how did they get separated and why wasn't Elizara aware of a missing child.
This short story will make you hold your breath as you read to discover what transpires.
In Angel's Haylo, Amy the human midwife is called to an Elven home to assist with a childbirth until the Elven family can arrive. When Amy arrives she is unsure if Elizara or the unborn baby will survive childbirth. The elven mother weaves a magical spell and slips into a fever inducted coma.
Amy is consumed with thoughts of her own. She has a daughter Angel that is unable to carry a pregnancy to completion and she desperately wants a child. With repeated miscarriages Amy fears for her own daughter life.
Amy wonders if perhaps the child is born alive and the mother dies, could this child be adopted and raised by her daughter. When Elizara delivers healthy twin girls the thoughts turn to a plan. But, can it work, is it safe, will the elven community suspect anything, and can Amy shuttle one of these babies into her daughters arms?
Read Angel's Haylo and discover the answers to these and many more questions.
This short story will make you hold your breath as you read to discover what transpires.
In Angel's Haylo, Amy the human midwife is called to an Elven home to assist with a childbirth until the Elven family can arrive. When Amy arrives she is unsure if Elizara or the unborn baby will survive childbirth. The elven mother weaves a magical spell and slips into a fever inducted coma.
Amy is consumed with thoughts of her own. She has a daughter Angel that is unable to carry a pregnancy to completion and she desperately wants a child. With repeated miscarriages Amy fears for her own daughter life.
Amy wonders if perhaps the child is born alive and the mother dies, could this child be adopted and raised by her daughter. When Elizara delivers healthy twin girls the thoughts turn to a plan. But, can it work, is it safe, will the elven community suspect anything, and can Amy shuttle one of these babies into her daughters arms?
Read Angel's Haylo and discover the answers to these and many more questions.
May 22, 2012
I loved this book . Although it was short it gave a great insight into a young Haylo and Eden.
It had parts that made me cry as when her mother died, and the whole book had me wishing for the kind of love shown to these two girls as they grew up. Amy had such a love for her daughter Angel that taking one of the girls for her seemed the right thing to do. Eliazra was in a weakened state and might not have been able to care for both girls. I wished I could have traveled with Haylo to find her real family. I can't wait for the next book in The Elven Chronicles.
It had parts that made me cry as when her mother died, and the whole book had me wishing for the kind of love shown to these two girls as they grew up. Amy had such a love for her daughter Angel that taking one of the girls for her seemed the right thing to do. Eliazra was in a weakened state and might not have been able to care for both girls. I wished I could have traveled with Haylo to find her real family. I can't wait for the next book in The Elven Chronicles.
August 12, 2015
Haylo is an elf who was adopted by a human family who truly loved her. Haylo has the power to heal but can't heal old age. She has lost her grandmother, father and now her mother is dying. Her mother tells her the truth about her adoption, how she came to them and about her real family. Haylo has nothing left to stay for, so she is now on a journey and adventure to find her true family and home.
Even though this is a short story, it's a nice one and has you rooting for Haylo!!
Even though this is a short story, it's a nice one and has you rooting for Haylo!!
July 16, 2012
A novella that is as awesome as the other books in the series. It gives a lot more background on various characters in the full length books. A must read if you like the Elven Chronicles.
June 17, 2012
Having read this author's first book, Gabriel (Elven Chronicles), I quickly purchased this short story to read. Haylo, we learn in the first book is Eden's twin, and they meet for the first time in Gabriel. I loved Haylo and wanted to learn more about her.
In Angel's Haylo, we get to see how the twins were separated at birth, as well as Haylo's upbringing. We get to meet Haylo's family, and how she learns of her Elf abilities, and about her real elf family. After reading Angel's Haylo, we come away with a new insight as to why Haylo is the calm opposite of Eden.
Loved this short story by M.A. Abraham. Very well written, and it does answer anything we wanted to know about Haylo from Gabriel. I can't wait for the next book in the Elven Chronicles..Marious' Story coming in August.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
In Angel's Haylo, we get to see how the twins were separated at birth, as well as Haylo's upbringing. We get to meet Haylo's family, and how she learns of her Elf abilities, and about her real elf family. After reading Angel's Haylo, we come away with a new insight as to why Haylo is the calm opposite of Eden.
Loved this short story by M.A. Abraham. Very well written, and it does answer anything we wanted to know about Haylo from Gabriel. I can't wait for the next book in the Elven Chronicles..Marious' Story coming in August.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
May 21, 2012
Another fantastic book. It was about Haylo's childhood, a cheerful childhood. The very first time when Angel took Haylo in her arms.. That was so sweet (brought tears to my eyes) I am truly happy for her and the family. Yes, the end made me cry but it was great to know they all passed way with smiles on their faces.
When Amy went back to Elizara and met the other twin (Eden):DD That was funny. Even at such a young age she is still the same. Where Haylo is gentle and sweet, Eden is a pure fire. ;D
I was sad and happy for Haylo. She is one lucky girl. She lost her loved ones but then she found her future and her mate and a family to love her again. Yes, "Angel's Haylo" is indeed a wonderful book.
When Amy went back to Elizara and met the other twin (Eden):DD That was funny. Even at such a young age she is still the same. Where Haylo is gentle and sweet, Eden is a pure fire. ;D
I was sad and happy for Haylo. She is one lucky girl. She lost her loved ones but then she found her future and her mate and a family to love her again. Yes, "Angel's Haylo" is indeed a wonderful book.
May 21, 2012
I loved Angel’s Haylo. I am always amazed when author’s can capture strong emotions in a short time frame. I am adopted and to me, Angel’s Haylo captured so many emotions that I myself have personally felt growing up. While I know that Haylo was not technically adopted there was such a strong sense of love and family that came from her ‘Human Family’ that resonated with me. It was amazing to see the amount of love that came from Angel towards Haylo, and that the bond of a mother is not just established through a womb.
This short story had me wishing for more and wanting more. M.A. Abraham did it again! I don’t think I have ever felt such a large range of emotions in a short story. I highly suggest reading it!
This short story had me wishing for more and wanting more. M.A. Abraham did it again! I don’t think I have ever felt such a large range of emotions in a short story. I highly suggest reading it!
May 21, 2012
I loved Angel’s Haylo. I am always amazed when author’s can capture strong emotions in a short time frame. I am adopted and to me, Angel’s Haylo captured so many emotions that I myself have personally felt growing up. While I know that Haylo was not technically adopted there was such a strong sense of love and family that came from her ‘Human Family’ that resonated with me. It was amazing to see the amount of love that came from Angel towards Haylo, and that the bond of a mother is not just established through a womb.
This short story had me wishing for more and wanting more. M.A. Abraham did it again! I don’t think I have ever felt such a large range of emotions in a short story. I highly suggest reading it!
This short story had me wishing for more and wanting more. M.A. Abraham did it again! I don’t think I have ever felt such a large range of emotions in a short story. I highly suggest reading it!
August 21, 2012
This is a great story added to the original story of Gabriel (Elven Chronicles). In this story we learn about Halo, Eden's twin sister. So this is basically her story of how she came to separate from her family and what type of life she led with her human family. It gives insight into how their kindness and love shaped the woman she is in Gabriel. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about her and hope we'll be seeing more about her in future installments of the series.
August 5, 2015
Angel's Haylo by M.A. Abraham is really good. I read this very quickly after finishing Gabriel. It seemed to go too fast for me, I wanted so much more. It does help to get a glimpse into Haylo's character, so that was fun. There were some strange editing errors, but that might only be in the edition that I read.
November 2, 2016
I felt so bad for all of them.. but I was also so happy for them all.. I cried so hard and I laughed harder.. thank you such a small but powerful story.. u would think this was a full book and not a short story..thank u again for such wonderful books.. there the best..
July 31, 2012
i enjoyed this book because it gave me a view of Haylo from a very different perspective, learning how she became who and what she is was a pure treasure and i cant wait to see what M.A. Abraham has coming up in the future
January 23, 2016
A glimpse back into the past
I gave this two stars because this snippet of history did not really interest me and it was so removed from the characters as they are now having read the other books.
I gave this two stars because this snippet of history did not really interest me and it was so removed from the characters as they are now having read the other books.
March 9, 2013
Loved this short story.. Beautifully written and tells a story of Love and acceptance between Humans and elves.. Cannot wait to read the next book in this series
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