The Best Gift, Wendy Markham
The Best Gift, Wendy Markham
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The Best Gift

Author: Wendy Markham

Narrator: Justine Eyre

Unabridged: 6 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/16/2019


Synopsis

USA Today bestselling author Wendy Markham’s heartwarming time-travel romance If Only in My Dreams was hailed as “a delight” (Booklist). Now the heroine of that unforgettable book returns in a brand-new holiday story of a love that once again transcends time.When Clara wakes up on Christmas morning next to her husband, Drew, she’s filled with joy. She has the perfect present: she’s seven weeks pregnant with their first child. It’s the fairy-tale beginning that the couple has been wishing for.But no sooner does Clara tell Drew the wonderful news than an earthquake strikes in nearby San Francisco. The next thing Clara knows, she’s waking up in bed—alone—and discovers she’s three years in the future. Where is her husband, and what has happened to the child she was expecting? Clara is no stranger to unusual occurrences, but the last thing on her Christmas list was to time travel … again.

About Wendy Markham

Wendy Markham is the pseudonym for bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub, the award-winning writer of more than ninety published novels that have sold more than four million books worldwide. Under her own name, Wendy achieved New York Times bestselling status with her single title psychological suspense novels.

About Justine Eyre

Justine Eyre is a classically trained actress who has narrated many audiobooks, earning the prestigious Audie Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She is multilingual and known for her great facility with accents. She has appeared on stage, with leading roles in King Lear and The Crucible, and has had starring roles in four films on the indie circuit. Her television credits include Two and a Half Men and Mad Men.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindi on December 27, 2010

This was my Christmas-season read, and I can't quite remember now who recommended it, but it was a wonderful choice! I enjoyed the storyline (and probably would have liked it even more if I had read the 1st book in the series - I'm a stickler for reading in order!), the writing style (Ms. Markham is......more

Goodreads review by Trish on February 27, 2020

Well, I really don’t know what I thought of this. It was kind of confusing at times. And I don’t know if I like the constant back and forth between 2009 and 2012. I don’t even know what the purpose was. I did like Drew and Clara but I guess I prefer a time travel when someone goes back or forward in......more

Goodreads review by Susan on December 30, 2024

I found this very interesting. I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I had read the 1st one first. I might go back and read it. I found the time travel aspect interesting even though confusing sometimes. I did get a bit annoyed at our protagonist for some of her actions. It was super fun how t......more

Goodreads review by joey on February 06, 2023

Didn't want to sleep I didn't want to even go to sleep and have to put this book down! But I finished the next day....it grabs right from the start and keeps you on your toes from start to finish. I want more like this!......more

Goodreads review by Debbie on December 27, 2024

I really enjoyed this time travel book..........fast read!......more


Quotes

“Takes a splash of reincarnation, adds a dollop of The Time Traveler’s Wife, and stirs them into a beautiful love story.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)

“Readers who enjoyed Markham’s first novel and its clever premise will also have fun this time around.” Booklist