The Dream Daughter

The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain

It's time to celebrate author Diane Chamberlain's
thirty years of writing captivating novels that
inspire, enlighten, and thoroughly entertain
her many loyal readers.

Her latest, The Dream Daughter, now in paperback,
takes a decided turn from many of her previous books,
whisking the reader into the world of time-travel,
where anything is possible.

It's the 1960s. Carly Grant's work as a physical therapist
in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is fulfilling, but sometimes
frustrating, especially when she meets Hunter Poole,
a quirky patient with a mind of his own. But he's the
perfect match for Carly's sister, Patti, and soon they marry.

Happiness is elusive, however, when Carly's husband, Joe,
dies in the Vietnam War. He'll never know the child she is
carrying, a daughter who suffers from a congenital heart defect
that can't be fixed.

But what if Hunter could transport Carly forward in time
to 2001, where doctors have the technology to possibly repair
a heart abnormality in the womb? Hunter promises just that,
and this is the story of Carly's perilous journey to save her child
by considering the impossible, fervently hoping that miracles
do come true.

Yet time is of the essence, and returning to the life she once knew,
may not be quite so easy for Carly and her precious child. Sometimes
the sacrifice we make for our child is the greatest love of all.

This imaginative story takes the reader on a time-travel adventure,
right along with Carly. It's a window into tumultuous times,
the highs and the lows, the joys and the sorrows of the
60s, 70s, and the not-so-distant future of 2022.

Step into this time capsule for another engaging tale
from Diane Chamberlain, and be prepared to
dream.

the Summer Guests

the Summer Guests by Mary Alice Monroe

The hot, sultry days of August are about
to change on the Southern coast as
Hurricane Noelle prepares to unleash fury
and might on everything and everyone
in her path.

A diverse mix of friends, family, and casual
acquaintances prepare to evacuate to the
sprawling farm of Grace and Charles
Phillips in North Carolina. Facing the
unknown, they take only their most prized
possessions, uncertain as to what will remain
in the aftermath of this powerful storm.

Grace's daughter, Moira, conflicted and confused
in her marriage, arrives with a pack of
dogs, seeking refuge. Famed equestrian, Javier
Angel de la Cruz, checks in with his current
flame, make-up artist, Hannah, along with
Grace's dear German friend, Gerta.
Wealthy, influential, and renowned for her
intuitive horse breeding skills, Gerta has
a valuable stake in these animals, and she's
determined to save them at all cost.

But will she be able to stop controlling
her restless daughter, Elise, before their
relationship is fractured beyond repair?

They all are about to embark on a journey
of discovery about themselves and those
they love. Forbidden desire, pent-up anger
and resentment, hidden secrets, and unfilled
dreams take center stage as they weather
Mother Nature's rage and ferocity.

Mary Alice Monroe's latest novel leaves the
familiar shores of South Carolina to tell a
captivating story in a new locale, but as with
all her books, the reader takes away enlightening
facts. This time it's about the fascinating world of
horses, their trainers, those who ride competitively,
and those who feel a deep connection to these
magnificent animals.

And for those loyal fans of the author's
Beach House series, the beloved character of Cara
Rutludge makes an appearance in this story,
as she races against time to save her beloved home,
Primrose Cottage on The Isle of Palms from the
relentless winds of the hurricane. Perhaps she'll
find it's time to commit to new beginnings in the
eye of a storm.

Another absorbing novel from an author who
continues to delight her many faithful readers
with relevant topics, appealing characters,
twisty plots, and of course, a touch of romance.