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Easton Island Family Saga Series #5
The Christmas Gift
Easton Island - The Christmas Gift
Easton Island is the continuing saga of one woman’s journey from incredible loss to finding a past she knew nothing about, including a family who both embraces and fears her and a charming island that draws her in.
This inspirational series is for lovers of family sagas, mystery, and a touch of romance.
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Morgan Easton’s year has been a whirlwind of heartache and heartbreak after the death of her mother and her husband abandoning her. It’s also been filled with moments of joy finding family and making new friends on Easton Island.
The Christmas holiday season has arrived and Morgan’s grandmother Elizabeth has decided to host the “event of the season” at Easton Estate, to announce her grandchildren as successors and heirs to the Easton Family Dynasty.
Morgan learns what the final gift her mother bequeathed to her is and discovers the will might not be as cut and dried as she thought. While touring the property, she finds someone has ransacked the place looking for something, but what?
She slowly uncovers more family secrets, including what may have caused the destruction of Locke Meadow, her grandparents’ former home.
As Morgan desperately tries to fit the pieces of the family puzzle together, she wonders if there’s anyone she can trust.
Will the Christmas gift be the end of her life on Easton Island?
Easton Island is the continuing saga of one woman’s journey from incredible loss to finding a past she knew nothing about, including a family who both embraces and fears her and a charming island that draws her in.
This inspirational series is for lovers of family sagas, mystery, and a touch of romance.
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Morgan Easton’s year has been a whirlwind of heartache and heartbreak after the death of her mother and her husband abandoning her. It’s also been filled with moments of joy finding family and making new friends on Easton Island.
The Christmas holiday season has arrived and Morgan’s grandmother Elizabeth has decided to host the “event of the season” at Easton Estate, to announce her grandchildren as successors and heirs to the Easton Family Dynasty.
Morgan learns what the final gift her mother bequeathed to her is and discovers the will might not be as cut and dried as she thought. While touring the property, she finds someone has ransacked the place looking for something, but what?
She slowly uncovers more family secrets, including what may have caused the destruction of Locke Meadow, her grandparents’ former home.
As Morgan desperately tries to fit the pieces of the family puzzle together, she wonders if there’s anyone she can trust.
Will the Christmas gift be the end of her life on Easton Island?
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2023
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Hope Callaghan
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Hope Callaghan is an American author who loves to write clean fiction books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books.
She has written more than 70 mystery books (and counting) in six series.
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.
When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing books - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.
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★ AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR ★
★ 2017 Mom's Choice Award ★
Hope Callaghan is an American author who loves to write clean fiction books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books.
She has written more than 70 mystery books (and counting) in six series.
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.
When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing books - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.
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May 13, 2023
Easton Island. Legacy
This new series by Hope Callaghan has quickly become one of my favorites. Each story delves farther into the Easton-Locke family history. I'm looking forward to the next book!
This new series by Hope Callaghan has quickly become one of my favorites. Each story delves farther into the Easton-Locke family history. I'm looking forward to the next book!
June 15, 2023
Good it moved too slowly…..anxious to finish this series.
August 15, 2024
The Christmas Gift, 5
Another wonderful read in this Easton Island Family Series. It has a cliffhanger or several but only things to look forward to being revealed. I will say this story ended more abruptly than I felt it should. A good ending but still needed more...
Another wonderful read in this Easton Island Family Series. It has a cliffhanger or several but only things to look forward to being revealed. I will say this story ended more abruptly than I felt it should. A good ending but still needed more...
May 21, 2023
Can't wait for the next book!!!
As always Hope Callaghan has another winner with the Easton Island Family Saga Series. The Christmas gift that her late mother left Morgan was a real surprise to her....I didn't guess what it was until she was Christmas caroling with all her friends at the Inn. I will not give it away but you do find out early in the book. There are many light hearted moments and quite a few secrets that Morgan & her best friend Quinn are trying to figure out. Morgan comes to the conclusion that she is not sure who she can trust within her circle of family and friends, which is very upsetting to her.
Another relative is found hiding out in a very unlikely place and is determined to take away everything her mother left to her in her will. Will he persevere or will he leave very unwillingly.....I can't wait for the next book in the series to find out....how about you???
As always Hope Callaghan has another winner with the Easton Island Family Saga Series. The Christmas gift that her late mother left Morgan was a real surprise to her....I didn't guess what it was until she was Christmas caroling with all her friends at the Inn. I will not give it away but you do find out early in the book. There are many light hearted moments and quite a few secrets that Morgan & her best friend Quinn are trying to figure out. Morgan comes to the conclusion that she is not sure who she can trust within her circle of family and friends, which is very upsetting to her.
Another relative is found hiding out in a very unlikely place and is determined to take away everything her mother left to her in her will. Will he persevere or will he leave very unwillingly.....I can't wait for the next book in the series to find out....how about you???
June 2, 2023
Book 5 in the wonderful Easton Island saga by Hope Callaghan
The Christmas Gift is the 5th book in the wonderful Easton Island Family Saga Series. This series is engaging and enjoyable! The characters are likable and interesting. The story takes place in December and Morgan Easton is getting the last part of her mother's estate. The holidays are overshadowed by her ex-husband and her mother's cousin Percy. Morgan is finding out about family secrets and stories. She meets Wyatt's parents and her Grandmother Elizabeth throws a Christmas Ball. There is a lot going on and the book was hard to put down! It ends with some things still unresolved in preparation for the next book.. This is a very enjoyable book and series! #EastonIslandFamilySagaSeries #EastonIslandTheChristmasGift #HopeCallaghan
The Christmas Gift is the 5th book in the wonderful Easton Island Family Saga Series. This series is engaging and enjoyable! The characters are likable and interesting. The story takes place in December and Morgan Easton is getting the last part of her mother's estate. The holidays are overshadowed by her ex-husband and her mother's cousin Percy. Morgan is finding out about family secrets and stories. She meets Wyatt's parents and her Grandmother Elizabeth throws a Christmas Ball. There is a lot going on and the book was hard to put down! It ends with some things still unresolved in preparation for the next book.. This is a very enjoyable book and series! #EastonIslandFamilySagaSeries #EastonIslandTheChristmasGift #HopeCallaghan
May 4, 2023
The Secret Is Revealed
What a fun, fast paced story filled with mystery, intrigue and a laugh here and there!
It's time for Morgan to receive the final piece of property bequeathed to her by her mom. Locke Pointe, the abandoned property she stumbled upon after first moving to the island, was now hers...but there was a bit of an issue. Her cousin, Percy, if whom she had never heard, made his presence known, contesting her mother's will claiming to be the proper heir to the property at hand!
Was Percy right? Did he have a legitimate claim to her inheritance? Time to make a cup of tea, get cozy on the sofa and start reading this newest installment in the Easton Island series by Hope Callaghan!
What a fun, fast paced story filled with mystery, intrigue and a laugh here and there!
It's time for Morgan to receive the final piece of property bequeathed to her by her mom. Locke Pointe, the abandoned property she stumbled upon after first moving to the island, was now hers...but there was a bit of an issue. Her cousin, Percy, if whom she had never heard, made his presence known, contesting her mother's will claiming to be the proper heir to the property at hand!
Was Percy right? Did he have a legitimate claim to her inheritance? Time to make a cup of tea, get cozy on the sofa and start reading this newest installment in the Easton Island series by Hope Callaghan!
May 17, 2023
Another hit by Hope Callaghan! Ive really grown to love these characters and how Morgan’s story is unfolding. It seems to be one surprise after another. I am pulled in and held captive by this storyline and the twist of a new character. I enjoy that there are a few sub story lines running throughout. While in some books that may be overwhelming or distracting Ms Callaghan writes it in such a way that everything blends beautifully and you’re nestled into this book turning page after page until time slips away. I’m excited for the next book to see Morgan and company end up!! Really loving this series!!
May 2, 2023
Christmas on Easton Island and some surprises!
It’s Christmas and Morgan is excited to receive the gift her mother’s will promised her mid-December. It turns out to be another, very elegant estate, Locke Pointe, apparently after the original estate burned down. But Locke Point has its secrets, along with an angry and greedy cousin trying to take it away from her. I really enjoy this Easton Island series and am delighted to be on Hope Callaghan’s SRC team. I highly recommend this latest book in the series and write this review voluntarily.
It’s Christmas and Morgan is excited to receive the gift her mother’s will promised her mid-December. It turns out to be another, very elegant estate, Locke Pointe, apparently after the original estate burned down. But Locke Point has its secrets, along with an angry and greedy cousin trying to take it away from her. I really enjoy this Easton Island series and am delighted to be on Hope Callaghan’s SRC team. I highly recommend this latest book in the series and write this review voluntarily.
May 31, 2023
a Gift
This chapter in the lives of Morgan and the Easton family is exceptional. The thrill of danger mixed with the whimsy of Chester and the glitter of holiday celebrations keeps you reading until the end. Then it stops and book 6 isn’t yet out. Not fair! I can’t wait for the next chapter. How will they get rid of Percy and where is Jason? So many questions! I’m holding my breath until book 6 is ready and hopefully book 7 won’t be too far behind. You’ll love the whole series so start now!
This chapter in the lives of Morgan and the Easton family is exceptional. The thrill of danger mixed with the whimsy of Chester and the glitter of holiday celebrations keeps you reading until the end. Then it stops and book 6 isn’t yet out. Not fair! I can’t wait for the next chapter. How will they get rid of Percy and where is Jason? So many questions! I’m holding my breath until book 6 is ready and hopefully book 7 won’t be too far behind. You’ll love the whole series so start now!
June 1, 2023
Morgan Saga Continues
I liked the fact that Morgan is developing relationships with people, places, animals, and things. It is wholesome and refreshing christian writing and with good drama and not a lot of blood and gore. It is a bit of a mystery as I can’t wait to get the next book in the series. I would recommend it to anyone looking for on the edge of your seat drama with mystery intricately woven into it. Also to those looking for clean drama. I like the references to praying as the means of a first resort not as a fox hole prayer.
I liked the fact that Morgan is developing relationships with people, places, animals, and things. It is wholesome and refreshing christian writing and with good drama and not a lot of blood and gore. It is a bit of a mystery as I can’t wait to get the next book in the series. I would recommend it to anyone looking for on the edge of your seat drama with mystery intricately woven into it. Also to those looking for clean drama. I like the references to praying as the means of a first resort not as a fox hole prayer.
May 2, 2023
Another good entry in this series. Christmas is approaching, and with it the first big party that Morgan's grandmother has thrown in decades. The family lawyer has arrived to announce the last of Morgan's inheritance, which is a property called Locke's Point. Unfortunately, a ne'er do well cousin has lodged an objection to Morgan's mother's will, claiming he should inherit rather than Morgan. He arrives on the island looking for trouble.
May 3, 2023
Christmas Completion
Love this last entry into Morgan’s life. With so much loss around her it is wonderful to see her grow and become more than she was.
With the last property given to Morgan, she’s free to explore it. Locke Pointe is a beautiful old Manson that she feels holds secrets. Can she find them and Figure out why her mother had it revealed on a specific day.
We’ll have to wait for the next book!
Love this last entry into Morgan’s life. With so much loss around her it is wonderful to see her grow and become more than she was.
With the last property given to Morgan, she’s free to explore it. Locke Pointe is a beautiful old Manson that she feels holds secrets. Can she find them and Figure out why her mother had it revealed on a specific day.
We’ll have to wait for the next book!
May 4, 2023
Wonderful
The Christmas Gift is a lovely story. Morgan faces more intriguing adventures and pitfall in her path. With the support and love of her family and friends she faces them with strength and courage. It gives the reader more glimpses of het family as she grows in her role with family and as an accepted member of Easton Island. Not only worth a first read but I know I will fee it again. Get comfortable and lose yourself in this most excellent book.
The Christmas Gift is a lovely story. Morgan faces more intriguing adventures and pitfall in her path. With the support and love of her family and friends she faces them with strength and courage. It gives the reader more glimpses of het family as she grows in her role with family and as an accepted member of Easton Island. Not only worth a first read but I know I will fee it again. Get comfortable and lose yourself in this most excellent book.
May 10, 2023
There's always a black sheep in a family
So good!! Morgan is inheriting the last property around Christmas. It holds a lot of secrets & mystery. At the same time, Elizabeth (I've decided she's "Nana" because Grandmother, to me, is stuffy & too formal for family) is throwing a huge Christmas party for most of the island. It will be the passing of the torch from Elizabeth to Morgan & Brett. I can't wait til the next book!!
So good!! Morgan is inheriting the last property around Christmas. It holds a lot of secrets & mystery. At the same time, Elizabeth (I've decided she's "Nana" because Grandmother, to me, is stuffy & too formal for family) is throwing a huge Christmas party for most of the island. It will be the passing of the torch from Elizabeth to Morgan & Brett. I can't wait til the next book!!
May 15, 2023
First Christmas on Easton Island is definitely an adventure
As Christmas approaches, the last piece of the will is to be presented to Morgan. Unfortunately, that also brings with itself some new and unexpected surprises as well as legal troubles. Can Morgan navigate her newfound life on Easton Island while discovering more secrets and puzzles. A wonderful family coming together saga.
As Christmas approaches, the last piece of the will is to be presented to Morgan. Unfortunately, that also brings with itself some new and unexpected surprises as well as legal troubles. Can Morgan navigate her newfound life on Easton Island while discovering more secrets and puzzles. A wonderful family coming together saga.
May 4, 2023
This series is my favorite.
I loved this book. I've come to love the main characters and the storyline is fantastic!! I'm really hoping that book 6 picks up the Christmas party where it left off here.
The double jeopardy Morgan finds herself in adds a bit more suspense, which I'm liking. And, Elizabeth is such a cool character.
Looking forward to book 6.
I loved this book. I've come to love the main characters and the storyline is fantastic!! I'm really hoping that book 6 picks up the Christmas party where it left off here.
The double jeopardy Morgan finds herself in adds a bit more suspense, which I'm liking. And, Elizabeth is such a cool character.
Looking forward to book 6.
May 8, 2023
Great Family Saga
A family has many threads in the tapestry of lives it encompasses. The Eeastons are no different.
The depth of story and the characters within are captivating.
PS: I love reading everything Hope Callaghan writes. She's faithful to her characters, their backstories, and their homes.
A family has many threads in the tapestry of lives it encompasses. The Eeastons are no different.
The depth of story and the characters within are captivating.
PS: I love reading everything Hope Callaghan writes. She's faithful to her characters, their backstories, and their homes.
May 18, 2023
Wonderful wonderful story, I can't wait for the next book to come out.
This such a great story full of heart warming events and suspense. I just can't put them down once I start. I try to picture each scene as I read them, they are so perfectly described I feel like I am there. Except it is a lot warmer here.
This such a great story full of heart warming events and suspense. I just can't put them down once I start. I try to picture each scene as I read them, they are so perfectly described I feel like I am there. Except it is a lot warmer here.
May 20, 2023
Easton Island saga continues
Grandmother Elizabeth Easton is planning a grand Christmas ball to pass the torch on to her two grandchildren. Will more family secrets be revealed to damage the reputations of the heirs? Will a relative's suit to contest the will spell trouble? Read on to see what happens!
Grandmother Elizabeth Easton is planning a grand Christmas ball to pass the torch on to her two grandchildren. Will more family secrets be revealed to damage the reputations of the heirs? Will a relative's suit to contest the will spell trouble? Read on to see what happens!
May 23, 2023
And one more intriguing story, starring the Easton/Locke family, friends and foes!
This book was one of my very favorite continuing stories of this majestic family! I urge everyone who is reading about the people of Easton Island to read all the books in order. Happy hunting for the main surprise!!
This book was one of my very favorite continuing stories of this majestic family! I urge everyone who is reading about the people of Easton Island to read all the books in order. Happy hunting for the main surprise!!
July 19, 2023
Easton Island
I really enjoyed reading Easton Island. I loved the characters, Quinn’s Grandmother (I never knew my Grandmother) . The overall story. The mystery. The old houses with hidden panels,. The art gallery. I’d love to visit Easton Island,I hope you will continue this mystery, so we can find out what’s behind this wall in the old house.
I really enjoyed reading Easton Island. I loved the characters, Quinn’s Grandmother (I never knew my Grandmother) . The overall story. The mystery. The old houses with hidden panels,. The art gallery. I’d love to visit Easton Island,I hope you will continue this mystery, so we can find out what’s behind this wall in the old house.
November 15, 2023
Cannot wait for my next jaunt to Eaton Island
The idyllic setting seems to draw readers in. I can picture it in my mind as if I've been visiting it! The author's description brings it all to life on the page and in the readers minds . I can so perfectly picture it & want to race on the the next book in the series . I just adore this particular author , she's a favorite of mind .
The idyllic setting seems to draw readers in. I can picture it in my mind as if I've been visiting it! The author's description brings it all to life on the page and in the readers minds . I can so perfectly picture it & want to race on the the next book in the series . I just adore this particular author , she's a favorite of mind .
May 2, 2023
Sweet short cozy
Ms. Callaghan's tale of a young woman meeting family she was unaware of and realizing she's very well off is intriguing. She is still learning about her parents' family and the secrets left behind. No sex or obscenities. Good read for everyone.
Ms. Callaghan's tale of a young woman meeting family she was unaware of and realizing she's very well off is intriguing. She is still learning about her parents' family and the secrets left behind. No sex or obscenities. Good read for everyone.
May 13, 2023
Excellent
Another awesome book and story!!! When I seen the words the end, I said no! I wanted it to continue. I wonder what Morgan is going to do now. What secrets are in the house! I am SO looking forward to book 6.
Another awesome book and story!!! When I seen the words the end, I said no! I wanted it to continue. I wonder what Morgan is going to do now. What secrets are in the house! I am SO looking forward to book 6.
May 13, 2023
The Christmas gift
Love, love this series. I hope Ms Callaghan has many more stories in mind for Morgan, the main character, and the rest of her family and friends on Easton Island. Looking forward to the next adventure.
Love, love this series. I hope Ms Callaghan has many more stories in mind for Morgan, the main character, and the rest of her family and friends on Easton Island. Looking forward to the next adventure.
May 30, 2023
The Christmas Gift
This series just keeps on giving and leaving me wanting more and more. I can’t wait for the next book to come out. Hope Callaghan you are still my Favorite Christian Mystery Writer.
This series just keeps on giving and leaving me wanting more and more. I can’t wait for the next book to come out. Hope Callaghan you are still my Favorite Christian Mystery Writer.
June 7, 2023
As the series progresses so does the intrique
Hope has done a good job of building the series story after story. Although at the end of this, I felt I was still to miss something important, because some things were left unfinished. I’m anxious to get to the next book.
Hope has done a good job of building the series story after story. Although at the end of this, I felt I was still to miss something important, because some things were left unfinished. I’m anxious to get to the next book.
December 10, 2023
Escape with Hope Callaghan and Easton Island
I love this storyline! I’m constantly checking for the next adventure. Interesting storyline, it’s also good to learn of different places.
I love this storyline! I’m constantly checking for the next adventure. Interesting storyline, it’s also good to learn of different places.
March 27, 2024
Don’t want the series to end!
I am so enjoying this series of Hope! Each book is more intriguing and fun to read. There are mysteries still to find out so I can’t read the next book!
I am so enjoying this series of Hope! Each book is more intriguing and fun to read. There are mysteries still to find out so I can’t read the next book!
April 7, 2024
The story continues…
I have enjoyed the entire series thus far…the Christmas Gift did not disappoint. This book had many twists and turns for the reader to enjoy. I recommend this book.
I have enjoyed the entire series thus far…the Christmas Gift did not disappoint. This book had many twists and turns for the reader to enjoy. I recommend this book.
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