The Gift of Family
by Mary Monroe
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Pub Date Sep 29 2020 | Archive Date Oct 02 2020
Kensington Books | Dafina
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Description
Successful, secure, and still very much in love, middle-aged couple Eugene and Rosemary Johnson have never given up on one special wish—to be parents. And while Christmas always brings happiness and a whirlwind of holiday fun, their hopes for children of their own seem further away than ever. Especially this year, when Rosemary must have emergency surgery and home help to recuperate. Wanting to lift his wife’s spirits, Eugene suddenly has an inspiration from back in the day . . .
Faithful and sensible, Ethel Perkins raised Eugene and his brother. Unforeseen tragedy has left the sixty-something widow struggling with little money and two jobs to keep her great-grandchildren off the streets. She’s glad to help Rosemary back on her feet. But she can only stay until Rosemary is well enough to resume her normal routine. For Ethel, survival means keeping to her grueling schedule, being there for everyone but herself, and, as always, handling her troubles all on her own . . .
As Ethel’s problems go from bad to much worse, Rosemary and Eugene find themselves helping her more and more—and growing close to her lively youngsters. Soon, there’s only one way both families can salvage the season: by celebrating it together. But will their temporary family work into the
future . . . and possibly make a lifetime of happiness?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781496730619 |
| PRICE | $22.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |
Featured Reviews
Misse J, Reviewer
Mary Monroe’s, “The Gift of Family” was a beautifully written, thoughtful, heart-warming story about the power of loving-kindness and what family can mean in all its variety.
Eugene and Rosemary Johnson presumably have it all. A married couple living in California where dreams become reality and in essence have done well for themselves in both business and material wealth. All that’s missing is the family that they’ve each dreamed of since they were children. While they have attempted to build such a thing, they’ve not been successful and have even gone so far as to foster children. All of which has given them some temporary comfort until a dreadful phone call from Rosemary’s doctor one day.
Now faced with news that will change their lives forever, the Johnsons are challenged with limited options and an immediate need to help them get through. That is until Eugene recalls the blessing of Ethel Perkins on his family as he was growing up. The moment the Johnsons find her and hire her, all of their lives change in the most monumental ways.
This book was very relatable. Rosemary’s story hit home for me. In that same breadth the characters were charming and the plot and pacing were well done.
I have been a Mary Monroe fan for a very long time. This book solidifies for me why I have followed her work for so long. I have always appreciated how she’s brought a little of her self to each of her novels. This was an excellent pivot away from her last series and a great, feel-good holiday story. Bravo!
A huge thanks to NetGalley for providing this digital ARC in advance for an honest review.
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