I remember you learning to ride a bike, the first time you shot a goal with a basketball… and the first time I realised something was wrong. I look at you, my daughter, my beautiful sparky daughter. I would do anything to keep you safe.Heather’s beloved daughter, Kayla, is her world. She is fifteen, a brilliant basketball player and a fierce friend.Heather and Kayla have always had a special … friend.
Heather and Kayla have always had a special relationship. For so many years it was just the two of them, watching Friends, baking cupcakes and laughing together. But now Kayla knows her time is short, and she wants to give something back to the mother she loves more than anyone else in the world. A gift that will change Heather’s life.
With just a handful of days left, Kayla will need help from everyone around her to make this last surprise happen. Along the way, the people whose lives have been touched by Kayla’s light will be changed by her loss, and by her plan for Heather. And as Heather’s whole world threatens to fall apart, could Kayla’s forever gift be the key to piecing her life back together?
An absolutely unputdownable, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting novel about motherhood, family and how far we go to protect those we love. Perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain, Jill Childs, and Kerry Fisher.
Readers absolutely adore The Forever Gift:
‘So captivating yet absolutely heartbreaking at the same time… I couldn’t actually see due to the great big fat tears spilling from my eyes… Written with such compassion and straight from the heart I didn’t want it to end. This is not a book to read out in public unless you don’t mind being a big snotty mess. Brooke Harris you are amazing.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Oh my goodness, where do I even start with my review for this amazing book. What an absolutely fabulous read, there were times I had to stop reading as I couldn’t see the words through my tears. This book broke me in places and yes there was also plenty of smiles too at times… This is a fantastic read and one I highly recommend. A massive five star read from me.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Oh my, I have to admit I sobbed reading this book, broke my heart. I went and gave my sixteen-year-old old daughter a huge hug and told her I loved her always… Kayla was so brave and thought of what would happen to her mother… Heartbreaking story. I loved it though even through the tears.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘What a poignant tear jerker of a book!… Very much about hope, love, family and letting go!… A sad poignant thought provoking read that manages to be uplifting and amazing at the same time!… This tear jerker of a read will stay with me for a very long time’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Beautiful… From page one I was hooked. The author writes so sensitively that alongside despair and fear you also see hope and a future. This book should come with a packet of tissues and also a warning to not read it in a public place… Thanks once again to the author for an amazing read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘What an amazing, sad book… I loved it. Even if I was sitting on the train with tears rolling down my cheeks!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘An amazing book… Uplifting… I really enjoyed it. It really makes you realise you need to live each day to the fullest.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘What a sad but uplifting book, I’m so glad I didn’t read the last chapters on the train as I was sobbing out of control… It’s like a runaway train… I absolutely loved it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️more
This is one of the best books I have ever read. It was so so sad but also heart warming at the same time. I will always remember it and look forward to reading more of Brooke Harris’s novels.
First, I want to thank Brooke Harris, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
Brooke Harris’s The Forever Gift A Heartbreaking Page-Turner About Family, Loss and Love touched my heart like no other book has in a long time. It is a book that you will need a lot of tissues for! For I could not stop crying!
Brooke is an incredible writer who writes from her heart as you can clearly see as you read this book. She seems so passionate about every single character she wrote about. Each one had their own personal story going on within the main story-Kayla’s Cancer. All the emotions, drama, and tensions pulled out into these characters added to the amazing storyline.
My heart broke in two for Kayla at age 15 was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma of the knee. Everything she went through physically, emotionally, and mentally was just hard. All she wanted to was play basketball and live her best life.
There are many life lessons to be learned in this book if you read between the lines.
I will admit at first there was a little disconnect. I live in the states and I am used to calling my Mom Mom and Kayla called her Mom Mam. Molly called her Mom Mammy. It took a little getting used to but I got over that quick. Never had I seen an author use that in a book before. Thank you for teaching me something new Brooke.
Molly is one of my favorite characters in the whole book. That cute little 4-year-old pulled on my heart strings big time. I loved all the energy she had, the cute way she talked, and how much she loved her sister. I lost it big time with the water works when Molly wished Santa could make Kayla all better!
The title of the book is called The Forever Gift. It is the perfect title for this book once you find out why it is called that. Brooke touched my heart with the ending of this book. Never have I been so moved by a book so far. I would gladly read for her again.
This is a book I highly suggest that be submitted to Hallmark Chanel for movie consideration.
My first book by this author and it was a tear jerker!
I guess I knew how the story was gonna end but it was still hard to read. I thought it was really good!
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookoutre for the early copy!
An uplifting, yet tragic story of a fifteen year old who has her whole life ahead of her and as it is cut short, lives on, and continues to give her gift of love!
I adored Kayla, her family, and friends. A wonderfully strong network of tenderness and warmth that brought me to tears at times.
You won’t regret reading this novel and you will stop and think of your own life, family and friends once you finish the very last page!
Excellent!