"Andrews nicely captures the energy, cadence, and ambience of the period...Amahli is a formidable, break-the-glass-ceiling protagonist...[an] enjoyable family drama with culturally diverse characters." — Kirkus Reviews "This poignant story of love, relationships, family ties, and how the most tragic circumstances can yield unexpectedly rewarding results is both convincing and deeply moving...few writers are as deeply engaged as Andrews." — The Prairies Book Review “Well done…[ Jack’s Gift ] bridges cultural and sexual relationships in a time period where we see fewer of these stories.” –Writer’s Digest When you live a life of adventure, your history rarely stays in the past. The year is 1944. After defying her mother’s warnings about American men and then learning that her lover Jack’s B-17 bomber has vanished suspiciously over the North Sea, raven-haired British-Indian Amahli is left abandoned, pregnant, and in agony. Lost in waves of grief, Amahli vows to never love again. But, for her daughter to thrive, Amahli must confront her fears and let go of the past. She wins an assignment in her male-dominated profession and crosses the Atlantic with her young daughter, JJ. In search of a relationship with Jack’s family, Amahli shares JJ, and herself, with the American grandparents. Will revealing her secrets inspire their acceptance, or will the cruel actions of those she has trusted crush her hopes and put her daughter’s future in peril? Jack’s Gift is the story of a passionate woman who defies convention, breaks barriers, and shatters expectations.