Ahern, C: Gift A Novel

"Utterly irresistible . . . I devoured it in one sitting. . . . If The Gift is a fairytale, then it's from the same template used by Hans Christian Anderson." - The Irish Times on The Gift

"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

"An updated version of Dickens's A Christmas Carol . . . with some surprising twists." - Boston Globe

"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

"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

"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

"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