TODAY'S THE DAY...

[Wendy Corsi Staub]

If you read and enjoyed my 2006 Christmas time travel romance IF ONLY IN MY DREAMS (which I wrote as Wendy Markham), you can find out what happened to Clara a few Christmases later. The sequel, entitled THE BEST GIFT, went on sale today from NAL/Signet. I always hold my breath till I have feedback on a new book, but I can let it out now--the first reviews have been wonderful!

RT Magazine gave THE BEST GIFT the coveted 4 1/2 star rating. Their review: "Have you ever wanted to know what happened after the story ends? That's what Markham, aka Wendy Corsi Staub, does in this follow-up to If Only in My Dreams. It takes a splash of reincarnation, adds a dollop of The Time Traveler's Wife and stirs them into a beautiful love story."

Here are a few more:
"Wendy Markham delivers a fantastic new installment in her time-travel series. THE BEST GIFT is an intriguing, fast-action, time-travel caper with twists and turns galore. When Clara Becker wakes up one morning minus one hubby in her bed, her world turns upside down, as she travels back and forth through time. Drew, a handsome man, has issues of his own. He remembers certain things happening to him at odd times. Did he dream it or did it really happen? He doesn’t have any answers. Clara struggles with her own secrets. Should she tell Drew about her time-travels? Ms. Markham’s story is not only interesting but also believable and consistent, with well-built characters. The strong, action-packed plot will keep readers guessing the outcome. On the other hand, does the book end there? I could not put the book down until I read the very last page. THE BEST GIFT is a gripping, what-if tale that you will no doubt savor more than once! “ – ROMANCE JUNKIES

"This is a terrific thought provoking sequel that deftly combines time travel and reincarnation with the underlying theme that true love is forever. The beleaguered Clara is confused as she struggles between 2012 and 2009 but finds solace with her thoughts of 1941. Complicated and nonlinear, Wendy Markham continues her strong saga of love for all time." -- Harriet Klausner for GENRE GO ROUND

[Mike Saitas]

Hi, Wendy:

I ordered both IF ONLY IN MY DREAMS and THE BEST GIFT from Barrington Books in Barrington, RI.
You might remember this bookstore. It used to be called Little Professor when you were in RI.

All the best!

Mike S. (Providence, RI)

[Monroe]

Hmmmm, do I have to go to Lowe's for anything tomorrow? And well, ya know, Barnes & Noble is in the same parking lot . . .

[John]

PS -- I stopped at Borders on my way home and was thrilled to find your book in stock! (Nobody around here has the new Lily Dale title, however, so I finally did the unthinkable and ordered it online...)

[John]

Congratulations! So happy for you--and so excited to read the book and revisit some of my favorite character. :)