St. Martin's Press and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Dream Daughter. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.
Caroline Sears never thought that a chance encounter with a mysterious young man would change her life. There are things about Hunter's past that he keeps secret, even after he marries Caroline's sister.
Caroline knows heartache all too well, especially after losing her husband Joe in Vietnam. When doctors discover that the baby she is carrying has a fatal heart defect, will Hunter have a proposition for Carly that will open her eyes to the possibilities? Will divulging his secret to Carly convince the woman to take a leap of faith for her unborn child?
I did like the departure that author Diane Chamberlain has taken with this novel, especially considering the science fiction aspects. I appreciate the way that the author has told the story, unfolding it naturally and not falling into the cliche trap that would have ruined the novel. Although some of The Dream Daughter is a little far fetched, the characters are fully developed and the plot is well paced. The concept of time travel is explored and, although some of the scenarios and situations in which Carly finds herself are just not realistic, the novel is well written overall. Readers who are looking for the usual Diane Chamberlain novel may be disappointed with The Dream Daughter, but I feel that the author wrote a compelling and realistic story with science fiction undertones. I would recommend The Dream Daughter to other readers and I look forward to more from this established author in the future.
Caroline Sears never thought that a chance encounter with a mysterious young man would change her life. There are things about Hunter's past that he keeps secret, even after he marries Caroline's sister.
Caroline knows heartache all too well, especially after losing her husband Joe in Vietnam. When doctors discover that the baby she is carrying has a fatal heart defect, will Hunter have a proposition for Carly that will open her eyes to the possibilities? Will divulging his secret to Carly convince the woman to take a leap of faith for her unborn child?
I did like the departure that author Diane Chamberlain has taken with this novel, especially considering the science fiction aspects. I appreciate the way that the author has told the story, unfolding it naturally and not falling into the cliche trap that would have ruined the novel. Although some of The Dream Daughter is a little far fetched, the characters are fully developed and the plot is well paced. The concept of time travel is explored and, although some of the scenarios and situations in which Carly finds herself are just not realistic, the novel is well written overall. Readers who are looking for the usual Diane Chamberlain novel may be disappointed with The Dream Daughter, but I feel that the author wrote a compelling and realistic story with science fiction undertones. I would recommend The Dream Daughter to other readers and I look forward to more from this established author in the future.