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The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain
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it was amazing
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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.
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Reading Progress

February 8, 2018 – Shelved
February 10, 2018 –
page 100
26.04% "I'm hooked!!!!"
February 16, 2018 –
page 208
54.17%
Started Reading
February 26, 2018 – Finished Reading

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Debra I'm looking forward to your review!


Elaine Mullane || Elaine and the Books I've only read one of her books but I liked it! Looking forward to hearing what you think, Deanna.


Deanna Debra wrote: "I'm looking forward to your review!"
It's such a great read, Debra!
ReadAlong With Sue wrote: "Ohhhh I want one 😭"
I hope you read it soon too!! :)
Elaine wrote: "I've only read one of her books but I liked it! Looking forward to hearing what you think, Deanna."
I've really enjoyed her books and so far this one is a hit for me too!! :)


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Brooke Ugh! I have to wait until October! So excited! She is by far one of my favorites!


Deanna Brooke wrote: "Ugh! I have to wait until October! So excited! She is by far one of my favorites!"

I know it's a long wait :( I think it will be worth it though!! She's a fantastic author!


debra What a beautiful review, Deanna!!


Deanna debra wrote: "What a beautiful review, Deanna!!"

Thank you, sweet lady!!! <3<3


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Melanie Nice review Deanna! I haven't read this author yet but I have a couple on my shelves.


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Megan Wonderful review, Deanna 😍


Angela M Great review, Deanna. Definitely loved this one too .


Sherri Thacker Oh I’m so excited to add this to my list. Great review!!


Deanna RedemptionDenied wrote: "Great review!"
Thank you, RD!! :)

Melanie wrote: "Nice review Deanna! I haven't read this author yet but I have a couple on my shelves."
Thanks, Melanie! I really hope you enjoy the ones you have! I love her novels :)

Megan wrote: "Wonderful review, Deanna 😍"
Thanks, Megan!!! :)

Angela M wrote: "Great review, Deanna. Definitely loved this one too ."
Thank you, Angela! I'm glad you liked it too!! Your review is awesome!

Sherri wrote: "Oh I’m so excited to add this to my list. Great review!!"
I hope you love it, Sherri! Thanks :)


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Suzy Great review Deanna! Sounds like you really enjoyed this one. I’m looking forward to reading it myself! 😊


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PorshaJo Great review Deanna! Glad you loved this one so much. And too funny about your mother.


Deanna Babydimps wrote: "Great review Deanna! Sounds like you really enjoyed this one. I’m looking forward to reading it myself! 😊"
I hope you enjoy it too!! :) I really loved this book :)

PorshaJo wrote: "Great review Deanna! Glad you loved this one so much. And too funny about your mother."

Thanks, PorshaJo! My mom really is awesome. Lets me go on and on. But yep this time I caught her interest :)


Jennifer Masterson I loved your review, Deanna! Fabulous! I’m so going to read this one when it comes out now. 5 ⭐️! Hurray!


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Jaline Excellent review, Deanna - it gave me goosebumps reading it! :)


Deanna Jennifer wrote: "I loved your review, Deanna! Fabulous! I’m so going to read this one when it comes out now. 5 ⭐️! Hurray!"

Thank you! I'm excited for you to read it, Jennifer!! :D

Jaline wrote: "Excellent review, Deanna - it gave me goosebumps reading it! :)"

Thank you so much, Jaline!! <3


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Kevin Ansbro Great enthusiasm, Dee!


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Kevin wrote: "Great enthusiasm, Dee!"

Thank you!!! :)


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Vanessa Really enjoyed your review Deanna. Must try to read one of her books sometime!


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Zoeytron Sounds like a winner, Deanna. Good review!


Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Loved your review, Deanna, and I cannot wait to read this!


Linda Great review, Deanna! I'm in. On the TBR it goes!


Holly  B (slower pace!) Sounds excellent Deanna!


Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Fananstic review, Deanna!


Deanna Vanessa wrote: "Really enjoyed your review Deanna. Must try to read one of her books sometime!"
Thanks, Vanessa! I hope you try one!! :)
Zoeytron wrote: "Sounds like a winner, Deanna. Good review!"
Thanks, ZT!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Loved your review, Deanna, and I cannot wait to read this!"
Thanks, Jennifer :) I hope you enjoy it too!! :)
Linda wrote: "Great review, Deanna! I'm in. On the TBR it goes!"
Thanks, Linda!! I really hope you like it as much as I did!!


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Donna Great review, Deanna! I’m glad you enjoyed this one.


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Candi Terrific review, Deanna! :)


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Ramona Great review- I haven't read Chamberlain yet! Maybe this should be my first?


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Tammy Wonderful review, Deanna!


☶️✨ Wonderful review Deanna as always! This book looks really good! 💗


Cheri Fantastic review, Deanna! I'm really looking forward to reading this one, myself!


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Nazanin Wonderful review, Deanna! Glad you enjoyed it!


Julie Yay!! Five stars!! Awesome review, Deanna!


Deanna Holly wrote: "Sounds excellent Deanna!"
Karin wrote: "What a great review Deanna!"
Brenda wrote: "Fananstic review, Deanna!"
Donna wrote: "Great review, Deanna! I’m glad you enjoyed this one."
Candi wrote: "Terrific review, Deanna! :)"
Thank you, Candi, Donna, Brenda, Karin, and Holly

Ramona wrote: "Great review- I haven't read Chamberlain yet! Maybe this should be my first?"

Her novel "Necessary Lies" is also one of my favorites :)


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Mike What a wonderful review, Deanna. Glad to see you got your mom hooked on this one too. Wasn't aware of this one coming out but I'm quite happy to poach this for Mount TBR. Love the cover for this as well.


Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall Blimey Deanna, You have really written a super review and I so appreciate your well considered thoughts. I have The Stolen Marriage on my pile! xx


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Deanna Tammy wrote: "Wonderful review, Deanna!"

☶️✨ wrote: "Wonderful review Deanna as always! This book looks really good! 💗"

Cheri wrote: "Fantastic review, Deanna! I'm really looking forward to reading this one, myself!"

Thank you, Cheri, Berit, and Tammy :)

Mike wrote: "What a wonderful review, Deanna. Glad to see you got your mom hooked on this one too. Wasn't aware of this one coming out but I'm quite happy to poach this for Mount TBR. Love the cover for this as..."

Thanks, Mike! Yes...my mom really liked the sounds of it! I think you will enjoy this one too. The cover is nice!

Rachel wrote: "Blimey Deanna, You have really written a super review and I so appreciate your well considered thoughts. I have The Stolen Marriage on my pile! xx"

Thank you, Rachel!! I appreciate your kind words. I hope you read The Stolen Marriage too. I would love to hear your thoughts on it!! :)


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Sharon Metcalf Thanks for your compelling review Deanna. Unfortunately my request was declined so I have to play the waiting game. Glad you loved this book.


Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Wonderful review, Deanna! Glad you enjoyed!


Deanna Sharon wrote: "Thanks for your compelling review Deanna. Unfortunately my request was declined so I have to play the waiting game. Glad you loved this book."
Thanks, Sharon! I'm sorry it was declined

Meredith wrote: "Wonderful review, Deanna! Glad you enjoyed!"

Thanks, Meredith!! :)


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Victoria I've not read anything from this author, but your cup runneth over with enthusiasm and into mine.


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Camie Diane Chamberlain is a favorite. Thanks for bring this to my attention !!


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Bianca Another terrific review. Chamberlain is such a prolific writer.


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Christina Wonderful review, sounds like a good one!


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Megan Oooh, this sounds fantastic !! Terrific review Deanna 😍


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