The Gift

"Light holiday fare with a lesson . . . [that] encourages readers to appreciate the important things. . . . Ahern has a way with character."--Kirkus Reviews "[A] holiday treat . . . This clever twist on the guardian angel story will appeal to Ahern's fans and lovers of holiday fiction."--Library Journal "A winning tale of magic and redemption. . . . Ahern's an accomplished storyteller, and her writing chops elevate this far above the normal holiday fare. There's magic, but it's not campy, and the sentiment is real."--Publishers Weekly "A moving tale . . . The Gift weaves magical elements into modern-day setting, and will certainly appeal to readers looking for a touching supernatural tearjerker."--Booklist "Charming . . . "The Gift" is like a warm sweater."--"Associated Press" "THE GIFT is a tantalizing tale wrapped in a tale that I devoured in one sitting. It's a perfect treat for the holidays."--Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants "An updated version of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" . . . with some surprising twists."--"Boston Globe" An updated version of Dickens s "A Christmas Carol" . . . with some surprising twists. --"Boston Globe"" Charming . . . "The Gift" is like a warm sweater. --"Associated Press"" A moving tale . . . The Gift weaves magical elements into modern-day setting, and will certainly appeal to readers looking for a touching supernatural tearjerker. --Booklist" A winning tale of magic and redemption. . . . Ahern s an accomplished storyteller, and her writing chops elevate this far above the normal holiday fare. There s magic, but it s not campy, and the sentiment is real. --Publishers Weekly" Light holiday fare with a lesson . . . [that] encourages readers to appreciate the important things. . . . Ahern has a way with character. --Kirkus Reviews" [A] holiday treat . . . This clever twist on the guardian angel story will appeal to Ahern s fans and lovers of holiday fiction. --Library Journal" THE GIFT is a tantalizing tale wrapped in a tale that I devoured in one sitting. It s a perfect treat for the holidays. --Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants" "Charming . . . The Gift is like a warm sweater."--Associated Press "An updated version of Dickens's A Christmas Carol . . . with some surprising twists."--Boston Globe "This modern-day Scrooge tale is a delightful read with plenty of fun twists and turns."--USA Today Charming . . . The Gift is like a warm sweater. --Associated Press" An updated version of Dickens s A Christmas Carol . . . with some surprising twists. --Boston Globe" This modern-day Scrooge tale is a delightful read with plenty of fun twists and turns. --USA Today"