A gift from the heart is the best gift of all... When Marissa Crawford and her husband Brad decide to start a family, Marissa has serious doubts about her ability to be a good mother-she was raised by one of the worst. Torn between telling Brad the truth and hoping she doesn't get pregnant, Marissa's life is completely upended when a baby girl is left in a basket on the front porch of her large home in Maine. Caring for the baby given specifically to Brad and her, Marissa must decide what her role in life is all about. Attempting to overcome her past, she's faced with agonizing decisions. As she opens her heart to those who need her, she is challenged in unexpected ways and discovers a joy greater than she's ever known. A family saga with meaning ... showing once again the strength of women. Be sure to read all the books in the series - The Talking Tree, Sweet Talk, Straight Talk, Baby Talk. Another of Judith Keim's series books celebrating love and families, strong women meeting challenges, and clean women's fiction with a touch of romance-beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor, satisfying twists, and happy endings. Be sure to check out her other delightful books and series that readers adore.