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.

What an amazing story!!! A buddy read group recommended going in completely blind (not reading the synopsis, which I NEVER do) and OH MY GOD!! It was one of the best I’ve read this year! It was beautiful and heartbreaking in the best possible way. I don’t want to give too much away, but I highly highly recommend this one!!!

Thanks to Diane Chamberlain, the publisher, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

"The Dream Daughter" was a thought-provoking and heart-wrenching story. Carly (Caroline) has found out she was pregnant in 1970 right after her husband, Joe, was killed in Vietnam. She goes to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Patti and Hunter, and their infant, John Paul. At a routine visit, the doctor notices something odd with her baby's heart, and Hunter works to get her into an experimental study which does ultrasounds. At that appointment, she learns that her daughter has a fatal heart condition and will not survive post-birth.

Desperate to save the only piece of her husband she has left, Carly agrees to listen to the crazy things Hunter is saying- he is from the future and can send her to a time when fetal surgery is possible so that her baby can be saved. He sends her forward to 2001, where she meets teenaged Hunter and is able to get the treatments her baby, Joanna, needs. The journey is not easy, but luckily, Hunter's mother, who figured out time travel, is there to help- to a point anyway.

As plans go awry and things change, Carly must face some heart-wrenching facts and roll with the punches. This was actually a very hard book to read, because you can feel Carly's pain and desperation with each new piece of information. Although there is time travel, this book did not feel like science fiction, and traveling through time instead felt like a casual event, such as going across the country. This is definitely women's fiction and didn't feel like it deviated much from the genre.

Overall, this was an emotional and well-plotted read which had me feeling all the feelings. I highly recommend for people who enjoy women's fiction and are up for an emotionally engaging read. Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I am so grateful to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the eARC of this book! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect based on the synopsis, but what I got was a book about how far we will go for those they love. Carly is a brave, strong, independent woman who decides to do whatever she needs to in order to save her daughter- after being widowed by the Vietnam War, she can’t lose her baby too. Her decisions take her on an epic journey to do what’s best for her family.
I loved this book - It was totally unexpected, but a really wonderfully crafted story about love, loss and family.

Riveting, profound,exciting! It is difficult to find the right words to describe this book. I was torn between reading faster to find out what happens or slower to savor every word. Read this book!!!!

Loved loved loved this story! This is my first time reading a Diane Chamberlain book, and she is now on my list of must read authors! Time travel stories are very hit or miss for me, and this was definitely a hit. She has a great way of weaving the various stories, timelines, and perspectives together in such a way that it feels believable. Definitely recommend!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

With a science fiction/fantasy element, this novel did not feel like science fiction. The characters were vibrant and Carly certainly had a bit of a wild ride. Enjoyed it immensely.

How far would you, as a first time mother-to-be, travel to save the life of your unborn child? Would you risk it all and trust that time travel was real? Well, that's exactly the choice Caroline/Carly must make after learning that her daughter, Joanna, needs heart surgery that can only be performed in utero, in the future.

"The love of a mother could make a hero out of an everyday woman."

If you'd told me I'd love a time travel book as much I loved this one, I wouldn't have believed you! This story made me happy and kept me guessing all the way until the very end. Don't miss this heartbreaking, heartwarming page turner. I seriously couldn't put it down. I teared up a couple of times but did not cry so I'm giving this one a solid, 4-star rating.

I won an advance copy of this book in a BookishFirst giveaway. All opinions are my own.

Locations: North Carolina (Chapel Hill, Nags Head/Outer Banks), Maryland (Bethesda), New Jersey (Princeton and Summit), New York City, Virginia (Alexandria)

Wow! What a wild ride. I loved everything about this book. I read it in one day which is unheard of for me! Laundry be damned... we'll go naked until I finish it! HA

It really made you think... how far would you go for the ones that you love? Really how far? This book had me thinking during it and still thinking about it.

Carly was so enjoyable; she is a great character. All of the time travel was a bit crazy but Diane Chamberlain did a great job in describing it. I totally understood it. It reminded me of Time Traveler's Wife (but not as confusing) or 11/22/63 (so good!)

The Dream Daughter is part time travel, part medical drama, part what a mother would do to save her child and all classic Diane Chamberlain!

Carly loses her husband in the Vietnam War shortly before she finds out she’s pregnant only to discover there is a fatal problem with her baby’s heart. What will Carly do to save her daughter, what she believes is the only piece left of her beloved husband?

I highly recommend this book, and I’m not typically a fan of time travel. Chamberlain tells it in such a way that is easily understood and believable.

I thought that The Stolen Marriage was my favorite Chamberlain book, but The Dream Daughter, has easily become my new favorite! Keep writing, Ms. Chamberlain; I’m a forever fan!

I love Diane Chamberlain's books and jumped at the chance to read her latest work. I went into it totally blind. Wow! The Dream Daughter was amazing! It was a completely different story than what I've come to expect from Ms. Chamberlain's books and I loved it!

This was an engrossing and highly captivating read, and I was hooked very early! It’s also a hard book to describe without completely ruining the plot, and I am very grateful that I went into this without knowing too much!

We follow Caroline, a 27 year old in North Carolina, and in 1970 she is faced with her unborn baby having an untreatable heart condition. Her brother in law pitches a rather extraordinary solution, that then changes the course of her and her family’s life. I will say that initially I eye-rolled at the concept that was proposed, but was pleasantly surprised and think it was executed by Chamberlain in a really believable manner.

I enjoyed the social commentary as well as the depth that Chamberlain gave to her characters, with chapters from alternating perspectives really assisting here. I also adored the ending, and did not see it coming at all (I had been approaching it with some trepidation given the direction the plot took!). This was certainly a unique story clearly tying in historical elements, really well paced, and kept me intrigued the entire way through!

I’d highly recommend this to readers who enjoy contemporary fiction with a historical fiction/science fiction element.

This story surprised me in many ways. It was much more emotional than I was expecting and the unique blend of genres kept me satisfied with so many tense moments woven in (yes, edge of your seat moments)!

I enjoyed the author's writing style and how she kept me invested in the story line. I related to the mother, Caroline (Carly) and could feel the love she had for her unborn child. She is devastated when she learns her child has a heart defect and at the time (1970), no fetal procedures existed. But wait! Hunter, her brother in law, has a proposal that will challenge everything she believes in! Go Carly Go!! I was cheering her on until the end.

Hunter is a physicist and has a hidden past that rocks Carly's world in more ways than one! He tells her that he knows a way to save her unborn child, but it will require her to put everything she believes on hold and just trust him. My heart was with Carly as she made decisions and took chances that had me literally holding my breath. By the way, never leave home without your chronometer. At least if you are on a trip of a lifetime. I wasn't expecting all the surprises this story had and it was hard to put down. Although I was able to predict the ending, the ride was well worth the trip!

Thanks to St.Martin's Press for my ARC. Review will post to my blog on 10/02/2018.

I’ll start by saying that I am not a fan of sci fi and time travel has never interested me. But omg this book is amazing. I could not put it down and it broke my heart over and over. Simply loved this one.

I wasn't familiar with Diane Chamberlain's work when I was offered an advance review copy of The Dream Daughter. Since I suffer from a heart condition that's difficult to treat the subject matter intrigued me. I became a fan of Chamberlain's ability to draw such compelling characters too. Science fiction can sometimes be so cold and analytical but not in this case. Carly's emotions and her drive are so very real, and often quite raw. Her grief, hope, desperation, and love made it so much easier to believe that a woman would make such risky choices.