A life-threatening scare they didn’t see coming.
And a pair of swans who might be the only ones who understand.
Steven is ready for his next chapter: marry Rose, build his law practice, and finally leave his grief behind. But balancing long hours with even longer to-do lists is harder than he expected.
Rose is running on empty. Between night shifts, wedding plans, and a promotion on the line, she barely has time to breathe—let alone slow down.
Then Steven collapses.
Suddenly, the honeymoon fund becomes a hospital bill. The timeline gets blurry. And the future they’ve been working toward feels heartbreakingly uncertain.
As emotions rise and plans unravel, the couple must ask themselves:
Is love about the dream life you imagined… or the real one you build together?
When Swans Dance is a tender story of love under pressure—and the quiet ways we hold on, even when everything else is changing.
Katie Eagan Schenck writes sweet romance and women’s fiction that warms the heart and gives all the feels. She has an MFA in creative writing from Queens University of Charlotte and her debut novel, A Home for Christmas, was released in October of 2022. When she's not writing she's either drafting regulations for the federal government, baking delicious treats, or binging Hallmark movies. She lives in Maryland with her husband, daughter, and their three cats.