This is my first read by Diane Chamberlain and I think I found a new favorite writer. I normally hate time trave stories but this one was different. I fell in love with all of the characters, Each one had such a lovely trait to them. The story line was so addicting it was so hard for me to put down. It was heart breaking, and at the same time heart warming. I loved and adored this book as it showed what lengths a mother will go for the best of her child.

It is 1970, Caroline Sears' husband died in Vietnam and she has just found out the baby she is carrying has a heart defect that will kill her soon after she is born. In steps her brother-in-law Hunter, who claims that there is a procedure that can be done to fix her daughter's heart...... in the year 2001. Caroline has to decide whether she can believe the impossible and take a leap of faith, and possibly save her daughter's life.
This book was a complete turn-around from this author's normal books, so I was worried I wouldn't like it. Well, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this book may be my favorite one of hers yet. This book made me run the full gamut of emotions, and I could not put it down. I highly recommend this book!

The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain is a heartfelt and sweet story. A young pregnant Caroline, recently widowed, learns her unborn daughter has an life ending medical issue, nothing can be done in 1970. Hunter, Caroline's brother in law, shares that he knows a way her baby girl can be saved. She must tell no one, as no one would believe her and no one can know the way. Caroline trusts Hunter and the faith and a mothers love for her unborn baby girl to move forward with his plan. I very much enjoyed this story and the time travel connection. Thank you to #netgalley and #st.martinspress for the ARC.

YOU GUYS, do your selves a favor and make your way over to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or wherever you purchase your books from and pre-order this book!! Go, now! The Dream Daughter is a beautiful and original story. I knew the basic plot of the book since I have read a few posts from the authors Facebook page that related to the book. I didn't read the full synopsis because I like a little surprise in all of the books I read. To be honest, the little bit I did know about the book had me a little concerned. I wasn't sure how any author could come up with a storyline like this and have it be believable and so well executed. Despite my minor concern, I know that from her previous books that I've read that Diane Chamberlain's stories are always amazing and each one I read seems even better than the last. She creates stories that pull you in immediately; the types of books that you just can't put down. The Dream Daughter is no exception. The characters were well written and fully formed so I made a connection with them early on in the story. I felt like I knew each character, especially Carly & Hunter. Throughout the book, the author takes some twists and turns that I did not expect at all. As soon as I figured I knew what would happen and how the book would end I was proved wrong. This book was far from predictable! Diane Chamberlain has become one of my favorite authors and The Dream Daughter is now a all-time favorite book.

I just finished reading an ARC of The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain. I consider the books genre to be women’s fiction and magical realism. Upon first hearing that this was a story involving time travel, I wasn’t sure exactly what I would think of it or if I’d even be able to comprehend the storyline. Was I ever wrong! I found it to be an easy read and not once did I find it hard to keep up with or difficult to understand. It was actually quite the opposite. I had no problem picturing it all very clearly in my head as I read. It’s a story that depicts the lengths a mother will go through, the sacrifices she’s willing to make all out of the love she has for her child. I really enjoyed reading this and should have known I would as the author is one of my all time favorites. I would like to thank NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy and author Diane Chamberlain for writing such a wonderful story and showing me that sometimes when you travel outside of the ordinary, it can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend this book to others and plan on purchasing a copy to keep for myself. I have given it a 5 star rating and all opinions are my own.

The description for Diane Chamberlain’s “genre-spanning” novel The Dream Daughter promises it will be “irresistible.” In that, it was 100% correct. If I had known this was book involved “realistic time travel” — one of my absolute favorite sub-genres — I would have rushed to pick it up even sooner. After a few chapters in, when I figured out what was going on, I was hooked. I couldn’t put it down, and I stayed up until 1am one night to finish it (for me, that’s a huge deal; I typically go to bed around 10). I cannot say enough good things about this novel. It was unexpected and clever. It definitely played with my emotions a little bit, but I didn’t even care. I was all in, and I loved every minute of it!

I haven't read Diane Chamberlain's novels before but I'd definitely be interested in checking them out now. I also think this book would be great for book clubs; lots to discuss.

4.5⭐️I thoroughly enjoyed this trip through time that Diane Chamberlain created. Although the premise of time travel is tricky to wrap your mind around, I immediately was captivated with this journey. I was charmed, delighted and surprised by the turn of events in this story. The book focuses on the strength of a mother’s love...at least that,s what the book blurbs lead you to believe. But I think iit was about more than that. To me it was about love and relationships and the quirky turn of events that life offers us. Life itself is full of surprises we can’t always explain or understand. I was entertained in ways I hadn’t expected and I highly recommend this book. Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an eARC of this book.

Faced with an extremely difficult decision, Carly puts her faith and her trust into believing the impossible simply for a chance at saving her unborn child. Diane Chamberlain has written an incredible novel of fiction that portrays the lengths a mother will go to for her child. And even though time travel is a significant plot element, this book does not read like science fiction. Perhaps this is because Carly's future is in line with our present day that makes it more familiar to readers? Whatever the reason, I truly enjoyed this book that proves that Chamberlain is a master storyteller that continues to surprise her readers no matter what direction her stories take.
Even though thinking too much about the intricacies of time travel, if it were possible, makes my head hurt, I found that I simply could not put this book down. Fortunately, the author created her own set of rules regarding time travel that minimized how often my thoughts started looping with possibilities. Not that I didn't keep trying to find alternate possible options for the wonderful characters involved in the story.

OH. MY. GOD. I am in complete awe with this novel. First and foremost this novel is hands down my favorite of the year (standing ovation) for miss Chamberlain. I went completely blind and finished it with my heart full of feelings. She managed to rip my heart into pieces and gently placed one by one back together. This story was so unique, so intriguing, and mind blowing! I’ve never read anything like this to be honest. It took me by surprise how much I loved the plot, the characters and the writing. Such a well composed story. Imagine living in times where your unborn child might not have the chance to live with a heart condition but someone offers you a crazy (very crazy) chance to save her, would you take it? Even if that means losing something you care most? As a mother, I couldn’t put myself in Carly’s shoes honestly. This book was amazing. All the stars!

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I don't read many time travel books, but I did enjoy this one. A very good story that kept me interested. I will say Carly was a hit and miss for me. There were moments I liked her, and then other times she got on my nerves. Overall
enjoyable.

For me, this book didn't start off terribly strong, but I got more into it as I continued. I thought it was a compelling read overall.

Unfortunately I inadvertently saw a spoilery review for this book before I even started reading it. (I suppose, in retrospect, it's not THAT much of a spoiler--a fantastical element is introduced to the story in the first 10% of the book.) For me personally, I found that fantastical element added quite a lot to the story. In fact, I almost wished the author had leaned into that element MORE. As it stands now, that element functions as a fairly straightforward plot device that only affects our lead character. I would have like to see more repercussions of that element/other people who are affected by it.

This book rests HEAVILY on the main character, Caroline/Carly. (We spend time some time inside the head of Hunter her brother-in-law, but his perspective is quickly dropped about a quarter of the way through the book.) If you enjoy Carly's perspective, you'll be delighted. Personally I would have liked to continue with other perspectives. Thankfully however Carly does meet an interesting cast of characters and has a wide range of experiences throughout the book. There isn't a ton of action per se (you spend a lot of time in Carly's head in this book) but that makes sense in the context of the story.

This book examines some themes that will likely deeply resonate with parents. What lengths would you go to save your child? What would you sacrifice to ensure they have a good life? I'm not sure I would have been as into this story if I WASN'T a parent.

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for granting me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

How Far Would You Go to Save Your Unborn Child?

Carly Sears is in training to be a physical therapist. Hunter Poole is a patient with a broken ankle that no one else can reach. He has no family, no friends and no background, but Carly becomes his friend. They both love rock and roll. It’s a bond that leads Carly to introduce him to her sister, Patti. It’s love at first sight.

At first things go well. Patti marries Hunter and Carly marries Joe, a second lieutenant who is scheduled to go to Vietnam. Patti and Hunter have a baby, but Joe is killed leaving a distraught Carly pregnant. The news gets worse for Carly. The baby has a heart defect and will die after it’s born. Carly can hardly stand the idea of losing her link to Joe, but Hunter has an idea.

Although it seems hardly believable, Hunter proposes sending Carly forward in time to 2001 where surgery could be preformed on her unborn baby. It sounds dangerous, but Carly wants the baby. What will she be able to do to save her unborn daughter?

This book requires some suspension of disbelief. The characters, particularly Carly, are realistic, but time travel is a bit of a stretch. This is not a scientifically accurate discussion of time travel. Rather it presents a difficult path that a mother must take to save her child. I thought the author did a good job of showing how hard it was for Carly and how brave she was to take it on.

I recommend this book. It’s a beautiful story of love, family and sacrifice.

I received this book from Net Galley for this review.

I started reading this without knowing what to expect, and, I have to admit it, it started kind of slow, but then suddenly... WHOA! And then I couldn't put the book down. The story is so creative, the narrative so interesting. But I think that the best is if you start reading without knowing what to expect. Trust me, it is really surprising what happens and the way the story unfolds. I was definitely not expecting that. And, of course, the characters are all so relatable, especially Carly, and Hunter. You will root for her. You will be dying to know what happens with her "Dream Daughter" from the title. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will be surprised by what happens in this book. But don't try to get more from the plot than the general description. It is way more fun not knowing what to expect.

Beautiful, heartfelt book! What an emotional read! I couldn’t put it down.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

CONTAINS A SPOILER AT THE END!!!
When I first started reading this book abs realized it was about time travel (I hadn't read the book description before getting it, because I have read all of this author's other books), I was a little disappointed, like, yay, yet another time traveling book...boring..
But then, Diane Chamberlain in all her glory came through like she always does, and I was hooked. I flipped through the pages, my heart pounding, wondering what would happen next.
This book is AMAZING. It brings you in, you connect with the characters, feeling what they are going through.
The only thing I would change is at the end, I would like to read more about Carly and Joe after he came home.

The Dream Daughter is a fantastic book. Diane Chamberlain did an excellent job of weaving the different time periods nto a plausible story. This story will touch the heart of every mother.

I honestly wasn’t sure I’d enjoy a book about a pregnant woman whose unborn baby girl has a heart defect that will kill her and the mysterious suggestion her brother-in-law has to save the baby’s life; however, since I never read anything by this best-selling author before, I thought I might as well see what she does with a plot like that.

The book was more interesting than I thought it would be. Diane Chamberlain does a wonderful job of developing the characters, and I came to like them all. That isn’t always possible, but in this book it works. The little details about the things they cared about and the trials they experienced in their lives really added to the depth of the people involved. The emotions were so well described that at times I found myself experiencing them too. At other times I found myself holding my breath because the book had twists and turns that made me unsure about how things were going to turn out. I did not expect this to be a suspenseful, page-turner, but it was. There were also some excellent details about how people lived and the technology in the years involved.

If like me, you think the plot may not be one of your favorites, you might be surprised to find you like this book. I recommend it.

I’ve read a few of Dianne Chamberlain’s novels, but this one is the best yet! It was not exactly what I was expecting, but that was a good thing in this case.

Carly, who has recently lost her husband in the Vietnam War, is pregnant and discovers her baby will be born with a serious heart issue. To what lengths will Carly go to save this baby? A baby that is all she has left of her life with her husband.

The storyline kept me on the edge of my seat and had some unexpected twists along the way. I don’t want to tell anymore than what is on the synopsis so that readers will be as surprised as I was when they get deeper into the story.

This will be a great pick for book clubs as there are several topics that could inspire good discussion. It’s also one of those books where a tissue may come in handy.
Readers, be sure you have plenty of time to read, because you will not want to put this one down once you get started.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read an advance copy and give my honest review.

Reading this book required a stretch of the imagination, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying this wonderful and fascinating read.

It’s 1970 when Carly Sears, widowed by the Vietnam war, receives the news that her unborn baby girl has a heart defect. She is told that nothing can be done to help her child. But her brother-in-law, a physicist with a mysterious past, tells her that perhaps there is a way to save her baby. What he suggests is something that will shatter every preconceived notion that Carly has. Something that will require a kind of strength and courage she never knew existed. Something that will mean an unimaginable leap of faith on Carly's part (and probably the readers too).

While I had a hard time finding parts of this story believable, what I didn’t have a hard time believing were the characters. Each is well-written and I couldn’t get enough of them. Chamberlain made you feel what they were feeling and experience what they were experiencing. This allowed me to put aside the plot and simply read because all I wanted to know was how the story ended.

September 2001 in New York City plays a small role is this story. Having just returned from New York prior to reading this book, I was completely engrossed with how September 11th might play a part. But you’ll get no spoilers here, so just start reading 😊

My heart broke and swelled with wonder as I closed the book for the final time, less than 24 hours after starting. I simply couldn’t read fast enough. When a book calls me, then I know it’s a good one. And The Dream Daughter called to me whenever I had to put my Kindle down. Can you hear it calling you? I do, so get reading!

I don't even know where to begin with this review, but I will start by saying it is probably one of my favorite novels I've ever read, and it has really touched me in a way no book has done in many years.

THE DREAM DAUGHTER is about Carly, a woman in North Carolina in 1970 whose husband died in the Vietnam War. She is pregnant with their child, only to find out that the unborn baby has a serious heart defect...one that Science hasn't been able to figure out how to fix in 1970. Carly's brother in law, Hunter, tells her there may be a way to save her baby girl. It's going to require major trust, extremely careful planning, and time traveling to the future when Science is more advanced.

When I thought about what I would write in my review, I wasn't sure if I should mention the time travel aspect of the novel, as that could initially turn off some readers...especially those familiar with Diane Chamberlain's previous novels. However, I read a blurb before I read the book myself, and was questioning if I should still give it a shot (I'm not a fan of time travel stories either), and am SO GLAD I did.

THE DREAM DAUGHTER is the richest, most character-driven, and thought-provoking novel I have read in some time. The time travel aspect actually enhances the story greatly, and all it requires is a leap of faith that Diane Chamberlain will work her magic, which she does phenomenally. I was overcome with emotions while reading this. It was suspenseful in all the right places, shocking, heartbreaking, exciting, and riveting. Because of the time travel aspect of the story, there are some true events that get touched upon, and one in particular that I knew was going to be a plot point. When it did, my mind was blown at the twists.

I highly recommend this to all of Diane Chamberlain's fans, and fans of the genre. Please DO NOT let the time travel aspect deter you. This is a very special book, and I absolutely loved it and will rave about it to anyone who will listen.

Thank you to Diane Chamberlain, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.