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5 Stars!!!!!
I have been reading Diane Chamberlain’s books for many years and I am always excited when a new book is going to be released. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read an early copy of � The Dream Daughter �.
I think that the blurb for this book is very well written. It doesn’t give all the good stuff away, and I promise I won’t either. I didn’t know very much going into this novel and I’m glad it worked out that way.
The story begins in 1970. Twenty-six-year-old Caroline (Carly) Sears has just been told that the baby she’s carrying has a heart defect. Carly has already been through so much in the last year. So when she learns that it’s unlikely that anything can be done to help her baby, she is devastated. This baby means everything to Carly.
Thankfully she has the support of her sister, Patti and brother in law, Hunter. Hunter came to be a part of their family just a few years before. He is a physicist and he feels he can help Carly and her baby. He desperately wants to help her. But what Hunter tells Carly sounds unbelievable. At first, she wonders if he’s teasing her�.and then she wonders if he’s lost his mind.
However, Carly will do anything if it means there is even the smallest possibility of saving her unborn child.
Wow! I LOVED this novel. I hated putting it down. But as I got close to the end, I started slowing down. I really didn’t want it to be over yet. I’m so thankful that I have a mother who will let me go on and on about the books I’m reading. But this time she asked me to stop sharing what was happening�. I got her hooked and now she wants to read it herself.
I will be honest; there was a moment or two near the beginning where I wondered if this book might not be for me. I wasn’t sure how I felt about the direction the story was taking. But I shouldn’t have worried as before I knew it, I was completely engrossed in the story.
I have so much respect for Diane Chamberlain. She takes chances and pushes the boundaries with her writing. This novel crosses genres that I never expected. � The Dream Daughter � is a wonderful story about love, family, courage, and the unbelievable power of a mother’s love.
In my opinion, this was definitely another home run by Diane Chamberlain. The unique story captured my imagination and all of the characters captured my heart. I highly recommend this novel, and I really hope that everyone who reads it loves it as much as I do.
I'd like to thank St. Martin’s Press for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
5 Stars!!!!!
I have been reading Diane Chamberlain’s books for many years and I am always excited when a new book is going to be released. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read an early copy of � The Dream Daughter �.
I think that the blurb for this book is very well written. It doesn’t give all the good stuff away, and I promise I won’t either. I didn’t know very much going into this novel and I’m glad it worked out that way.
The story begins in 1970. Twenty-six-year-old Caroline (Carly) Sears has just been told that the baby she’s carrying has a heart defect. Carly has already been through so much in the last year. So when she learns that it’s unlikely that anything can be done to help her baby, she is devastated. This baby means everything to Carly.
Thankfully she has the support of her sister, Patti and brother in law, Hunter. Hunter came to be a part of their family just a few years before. He is a physicist and he feels he can help Carly and her baby. He desperately wants to help her. But what Hunter tells Carly sounds unbelievable. At first, she wonders if he’s teasing her�.and then she wonders if he’s lost his mind.
However, Carly will do anything if it means there is even the smallest possibility of saving her unborn child.
Wow! I LOVED this novel. I hated putting it down. But as I got close to the end, I started slowing down. I really didn’t want it to be over yet. I’m so thankful that I have a mother who will let me go on and on about the books I’m reading. But this time she asked me to stop sharing what was happening�. I got her hooked and now she wants to read it herself.
I will be honest; there was a moment or two near the beginning where I wondered if this book might not be for me. I wasn’t sure how I felt about the direction the story was taking. But I shouldn’t have worried as before I knew it, I was completely engrossed in the story.
I have so much respect for Diane Chamberlain. She takes chances and pushes the boundaries with her writing. This novel crosses genres that I never expected. � The Dream Daughter � is a wonderful story about love, family, courage, and the unbelievable power of a mother’s love.
In my opinion, this was definitely another home run by Diane Chamberlain. The unique story captured my imagination and all of the characters captured my heart. I highly recommend this novel, and I really hope that everyone who reads it loves it as much as I do.
I'd like to thank St. Martin’s Press for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
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Christina wrote: "Wonderful review, sounds like a good one!"
Megan wrote: "Oooh, this sounds fantastic !! Terrific review Deanna 😍"
Hajar wrote: "Terrific review, Deanna! So glad you loved it :)"
Thank you, Bianca, Christina, and Megan, and Hajar! Was such a great read!


Thanks, Amanda :) I hope you like it!
Maureen wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna! I’ve read many of Diane’s books and loved them. This is one I’m adding to my tbr right now!"
Thank you, Maureen!! :) I think you might enjoy this one too!! :)

Thanks, Melanie :)
Anne wrote: "Great review, Deanna!! This book sounds great, adding to my TBR!"
Thank you, Anne! I hope you enjoy it too!!
ReadAlong With Sue wrote: "One of my fav authors"
She really is great!! :)



I hope it is up soon! Crossing my fingers for you :)
Vlada wrote: "The words about the author pushing the boundaries and you briefly thinking that the book might not be for you had me intrigued, Deanna. :) I definitely need to check it out!"
I hope you check it out and that you enjoy it too :)


Thank you, Hajar!! :)
Arah-Lynda wrote: "I think that it is wonderful that you get to share your reading experiences with your Mother, Deanna. My daughter and I yammer on about books as well and she has led me to some great reads. Excelle..."
Thanks, Arah-Lynda! Isn't it nice to be able to share our love of reading? I love it :)
Mary wrote: "Excellent review, Deanna! Looking forward to reading this one."
Thanks, Mary! I hope you enjoy it too!!

I understand it, that you "started slowing down" because you didn't want it to be over. It's only happen with the powerful stories.

Dash fan wrote: "Fab review Deanna 💕"
Rachel wrote: "Great review! Now I really want to read this book."
Thanks, Lisa, Dash and Rachel!!
Rosangela wrote: "Loved your review Deanna. Really great.
I understand it, that you "started slowing down" because you didn't want it to be over. It's only happen with the powerful stories."
Thank you!
It was hard to close the book after it was over! I loved it! :)
Laura wrote: "Wonderful review, Deanna :)"
thanks, Laura! :)


I hope it ends up working out for you, Cathy!! :)
Louise wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna!!"
Thanks, Louise!
Christine wrote: "Fabulously enthusiastic review, D! I loved it too."
Thank you, Christine! I'm glad you enjoyed it too! I love your review <3

Thank you, Carol!
Enchantress debbicat � wrote: "Yay! I am to start this soon. Glad it was a good one for you."
Thanks, ED!!! I hope you enjoy it too!!

Ohh I'm jealous! I have read all but one of her books. I really hope that you have time to read some of them and that you really enjoy.
I hope you have a great weekend with lots of great reads Nicola <3

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jessica! Such a great book!! :)


Thank you so much, Renee! You are so kind <3 I'm so glad that you loved it too!!
I hope you do read more of her books. Another one of my favorites is "Necessary Lies". I think you would really like that one. I also really liked "The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes" and "The Midwife's Confession". I hope you find another great one! <3

No problem! I look forward to hearing what you think of her other books too :)


I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate your kind comments, Kerry! This book really was incredible and is definitely one of my favorites.
I hope you enjoy the JP book too. I'm halfway through and really enjoying it! :)
Happy reading!!

Happy are I! <3


Thank you, Amanda! I really hope you read this and enjoy it! I'd love to hear what you think. I do love sharing with my mom and my daughter too. I think it's great that you share it with your kids :) <3
debra wrote: "So- I told my OverDrive that Deanna, of GR fame, really liked this to the tune of 5 *s and 5 ! s, and maybe they wanted to move on this. They replied "Done", and now it's almost mine.
Happy are I! <3"
AWw you are the best <3 I'm excited for you to read it but nervous too. I really hope you like it! xoxoxo i <3i

Nervous???? If I don't like it- then obviously I will have read it wrong xx

Thanks so much, Jen!!
I look forward to hearing what you think of it!
debra wrote: "Deanna wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Terrific review, Deanna! I look forward to reading this author and this novel after reading your review. Loved the fact that you can share book discussions with your m..."
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xoxo

Thank you! I hope you love it :)
Tammy wrote: "Beautiful review Deanna!!"
Thank you, Tammy!!
I hope you try one out, Victoria. I would love to hear your thoughts!!
Camie wrote: "Diane Chamberlain is a favorite. Thanks for bring this to my attention !!"
I hope that you enjoy it, Camie!!!