I had never heard of Diane Chamberlain until a few months ago. I came across one of her novels at a secondhand bookshop and decided to give it a shot. After really enjoying it, I borrowed another one from the library. I ended up really enjoying that one too. When I saw The Dream Daughter was available to read on NetGalley I downloaded it thinking it would probably be good to read when I needed a break from YA. And I was right!! Diane Chamberlain has yet to disappoint and is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!

The Dream Daughter a little different from her past novels. This one is science fiction! It involves time travel. If you’re not a big fan of sci-fi, I still urge you to give this a shot. Chamberlain writes time travel in such a seamless way that it almost feels real. Like it really is a possibility.

I really loved the main character, Carly. She is an incredibly strong woman. Stronger than I would’ve been able to be in her situation. If you’ve read any of Chamberlain’s previous novels then you know that strong female characters is something she’s really good at writing and Carly is no exception.

I also love how this novel focuses on a mother’s love rather than romantic love. (Something else that is a running theme throughout Chamberlain’s novels.) We see Carly’s love for her child, as well as Myra’s love for Hunter. We also get to see a very healthy platonic love between Hunter and Carly, and I absolutely adore that. Very rarely are men and women allowed to be just friends. Hunter ends up married to Carly’s sister, most novels would have somehow ended up with Carly and Hunter together and I really appreciate that that wasn’t the case in this situation.

I don’t want to say too much more for fear of spoiling anything, so I’ll keep this review short and sweet.

The book, The Dream Daughter, tells the story of a mother in 1970 who finds out her unborn baby has a heart defect. The technology in 1970 is far from what it is in the 21st century, and there is nothing they can do for the baby. Carly, the mother, is devastated as she also just lost her husband in the war. However, her brother-in-law is familiar with time travel and offers to send her into the future to have surgery to save her baby's life. The story unfolds as Carly does go to the future, the baby's fight for life and then how to get back to 1970.

Without giving away anything, this is a book about the love of a mother for a child at heart. That love, that bind, is something that time and bounds cannot break, and anyone who has had a child can relate. The decisions Carly makes, the struggles she goes through - while the reader has to suspend reality because of the time-travel element - are all real. The emotion is real.

The story wraps up and ties up most of the loose ends (the ones that count, anyway). I loved the characters, and I loved the story. I loved the epilogue that gives the reader a glimpse to how things turned out. There were a few lingering questions, especially regarding time travel that I had left, but overall, I loved the book. It's not sci-fi; it's women's fiction that will tug at your heartstrings.

* Thank you to St. Martin's press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was an unusual and interesting read about time travel and a mother's determination to save her child through whatever means necessary. Diane Chamberlain never disappoints and I strongly recommend this book.

Diane Chamberlain is one of my favourite authors and I was excited to revive an ARC of her latest book the The Dream Daughter.
I absolutely loved this book it's was the best book I have read this year, it was just perfect. I can't wait for Diane's next book.
Caroline's husband has been killed while on duty in Vietnam in 1970 and she finds out she is pregnant. Unfortunately her unborn child has a very serious heart defect and there is little chance that she will survive. Caroline's brother in law has a plan to get medical help for the baby but is Caroline brave enough to through with his suggestion and can she believe him that this will work.
I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martins Press for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed reading this time travel novel. A woman travels to the future to save her unborn baby and keeps track of her through future jumps. This is a very unusual story line and I liked Carolyn and her husband Joe's life story. I especially liked the final chapter of the book that ties the entire story together so well. You will smile and tear up as you enjoy their love story. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Diane Chamberlain is an talented writer and I often enjoy her books. Many of them deal with family drama and ethical situations. This one, however, was a departure from that and delved (gently) into the area of time travel. Normally I wouldn't be drawn to that kind of storyline but given that Chamberlain wrote it, I gave it a go. I'm not sorry that I did. I enjoyed the story and was curious to see how it would play out. I felt for Carly and the decisions she had to make throughout her journeys. It wasn't my favorite of hers but was a good read nonetheless.

3.5 stars, round up to 4.

This was a great book. The character development was fantastic, and I loved the ending ;) I will definitely be reading more of Diane Chamberlain in the future--you have a devoted fan!

received a copy of this book from NetGalley. Thank you.

Best book of the summer. It's midnight and I've been reading for 5 hours straight. Couldn't put this one down. Endearing characters that you root for the whole way through to the unbelievable ending. Another Chamberlain classic!

In 1965, Carly Sears becomes the physical therapist for an intriguing man who seems to know her. Five years later, as her brother-in-law, Hunter helps her find specialty medical care for her unborn baby—in the future. The events on 9/11 alter her course, causing her to make an agonizing decision regarding her daughter.

Chamberlain carefully lays out the rules for time travel and sticks to them, allowing for the anomalies not yet worked out by Hunter and his scientist mother. In her first foray into speculative fiction, this story remains pure Diane Chamberlain, with complex characters, dynamic relationships, and impossible choices. Within tension building to a near breakdown as revelations explode, Chamberlain’s characters make the right decisions for them, and the reader swoons.

After dozens of novels in the literary genre, Chamberlain ventured a bit further into historical fiction, which worked out really well for her. Now tossing in a bit of fantasy / sci-fi proves her versatility. I was fortunate to receive an early copy of the newest book by one of my favorite authors directly from the publisher #St.Martin’sPress.

What a powerful story. It took a few chapters to get into it. Once Carly was pregnant and knew her baby was in trouble, the Diane chamberlain type story took root. Hunter was from the future and he wanted to help Carly. Between all the trouble the baby had and the back and forth Carly had to do, it was an amazing story. The Vietnam part of it was riveting and the end was perfect. I highly recommend. I got this book from Netgalley for an honest review

Loved this read! I have been a fan of Diane Chamberlain for years and this book keeps my appreciation for her writing intact. Time traveling seems so unbelievable, but this read makes it seem somewhat feasible. The characters came alive for me and I found myself guessing what I would do if I was faced with the same dilemmas they each were, especially Carly. Loved the instantaneous connection with Joanna throughout their interactions. The mother/child bond is so strong and can overcome so much adversity. This is a must read for any mother! Many many thanks to Diane Chamberlain, St. Martins Press, and NetGalley for affording me the opportunity to read this stellar book.

I love Diane Chamberlain and have read many of her books. This book fell short for me as I am not a fan of time travel novels. It’s just too far-fetched and unbelievable. I love her other books because they draw me in and make me feel like I am in the story. And of course, I love believable books that are about life situations that are actually possible. Chamberlain is a brilliant author, but I just couldn’t get excited about this book because of the time travel; this is actually the first book of hers that I did not like because of the storyline. . I still love the author and will read all of her future books.

I have never read a book like this and I wasn't sure I was going to like it but I quickly changed my mind. I love Diane Chamberlain's writing, and this extraordinary book found me hooked from the beginning. This is a book that is hard to describe, it involves time traveling, science fiction but the heart of the book is so relatable, about Carly, a young widow, pregnant and facing the most devastation news a mother to be can hear. Her baby is suffering from a fatal heart defect and there seems to be no hope unless she has fetal surgery. Carly would do anything to save her baby. Her brother-in-law, Hunter proposed an unimaginable idea, one she has great trouble believing and one he has kept secret even from his own wife. Hang on to your heartstrings, you are in for an emotional ride as you find so many twists and turns in this beautifully poignant story, you won't be able to put down till the very unpredictable end which I didn't see coming. I highly recommend this book; it took me by surprise, I loved every page!
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I love Ms. Chamberlain's work, and this is one of her best.
I am usually reluctant to read time travel books, as it can be hard to follow the dates etc.
I found this absolutely fascinating.
Carly is a physical therapist in 1970. She meets a man who needs therapy and wants her to be the one he works with. He is quirky. Then things get
really interesting.
She goes to 2001 in order to save her unborn child and is scheduled to return to 1970, but there are complications. When she does return, she has to go back to 2001, but through a miscalculation, end up in 2013.
The twists are breathtaking. I gasped aloud several times. I could not put the book down, couldn't wait to see what happened next.
I had very little trouble following the time lines, The pacing and plotline were excellent. I highly recommend this book!!

II really liked The Dream Daughter, the first book I’ve read by Diane Chamberlain. This engaging story with its unique premise begins in1965 when our protagonist, Carly Sears is a physical therapist student. She is very close to graduation with her wedding one week later.

The first paragraph drew me right in by piquing my curiosity:

No one wanted to work with the man in the wheelchair. “There’s something strange about that guy,” one of my fellow students warned me in the hall outside the PT ward. “If they try to assign you to him, say no.”

This man (Hunter Poole) has been uncooperative with everyone but when he spots Carly, he smiles at her and requests her for his physical therapist. Carly agrees and they make some progress with learning how to use crutches. But then a brand new Beatles song makes its debut on the radio and Hunter sings along. He knows every word but the song has never been played before. Carly is suspicious but because he’s a Beatles fan, she wants him to meet her Beatlemaniac sister Patti.

The next chapter opens five years later and Patti is married to Hunter and they have a one year old child. Carly has lost her husband in the Viet Nam war and her unborn baby has a fatal heart condition. She is devastated especially because this baby represents her last tie to Joe, her deceased husband. But Hunter has an idea of how she might be able to save her baby. And Carly will stop at nothing to save her child.

Dream Daughter is a satisfying and suspenseful read with some good twists and turns that I did not see coming. I was never bored reading this book and found myself flipping the pages, anxious to know what would happen next. Chamberlain excels at setting the time period and detailing the settings as well as the current cultural experiences. The characters are well developed and seem like people I would know. You cannot help but root for Carly and her baby. At its core, Dream Daughter is a story about Faith — in oneself, one’s family, one’s destiny and both knowing and doing what is right. It deals with big decisions and selfish vs selfless love. It is also about determination and the lengths a mother will go to for their child. I now want to read Diane Chamberlain’s other books.

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

The Dream Daughter is going to be of interest to historical fiction and time traveling fans. Who would not want the opportunity that Caroline and Hunter had and that such a thing existed to be so lost in your world all because of when you are, not where you are. Caroline's journey is full of both hope, pain, grief, and shows just what a parent will do for their child even when it is not an easy decision. Even if the reader is not a parent, there are so many times in anyone's life where they are faced with impossible choices and this book is a perfect reflection of that. There are twists in this story that I did not see coming and the ending brings everything full circle and am so happy that I received this ARC from Netgalley and St. Martins Press. This should be on so many different radars and every body's TBR for 2018.

A friend of mine suggested that I when I started reading this book that I go in blind so I did and it was the best advice I had ever been given. Because I went in blind I had no expectations or preconceived ideas as I started reading. I think that made the process of reading this story all that much more enjoyable even though it's not hard at all to enjoy one of Diane Chamberlain's books. I wish that I could give this book much more than five stars because she has written a stellar book full of twists and turns that keep you engrossed from the first page until the very last. It's a book that will remain with you long after you have read the last page and it definitely is a book that you should pre order so it'll be waiting for you on release day. I think that this is one of her best books yet and I really believe that you will feel the same way after reading it. Happy reading!

I just finished The Dream Daughter and what a DElIGHT!! I started the book on Thursday and finished on Friday which is a rareity for me. I could not put it down! This was my first time travel novel and I loved it. I can only imagine how difficult it was to get all the facts straight to write this book. The main character Caroline "Carly" Sears captivated my heart. I don't know how she was able to make the decisions she did but her courage and commitment to love of family was so deeply touching. I can't say much about the story because it's too easy to give something away so you will just have to read it. This was only the second or third Diane Chamberlain I have read and will definitely go back and read her others!

I want to thank Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this wonderful story!

Absolutely Brilliant! It was heart-breaking at times, but I loved every minute! This book takes you to another world—several actually! The entire book was captivating, but I absolutely could not quit reading the last several chapters. It was my first book by Diane Chamberlain, and not at all what I expected. I have to admit that it was the cover that caught my attention and I didn’t read much of the description. Once I realized it was about time travel, I was certain I would’t enjoy it. I was wrong...this is the BEST book I’ve read this YEAR!

“A rich, genre-spanning, breathtaking novel about one mother's quest to save her child, unite her family, and believe in the unbelievable.”

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC, in exchange for my honest review!

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I certainly never thought a story based around time travel would be my cup of tea, but this one was! Loved the family connections, the history, the love story. I really enjoyed all of the surprises throughout the novel, and it was hard to put down. Loved it!