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The Hands of Time #6.3
The Christmas Gift: A Hands of Time Novella
One glimpse of the future could shatter everything…
It’s Christmas Eve, 1784, and Finn Whitfield is finally getting his a secret journey to the twenty-first century to experience all the wonders his time-traveling parents have described. Finn expects an adventure. What he discovers instead is a gravestone bearing his young cousin Robbie’s name—dated the very day he left.
Racing back through time, Finn has mere hours to save the boy he loves like a brother. But in trying to save Robbie’s life, will he become the very instrument of his death?
A holiday tale like no other, The Christmas Gift blends the warmth of Christmas with a gripping, emotional story. The perfect seasonal addition to the Hands of Time series.
Readers love the Hands of Time
“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The whole series was amazing! I couldn’t put it down
It’s Christmas Eve, 1784, and Finn Whitfield is finally getting his a secret journey to the twenty-first century to experience all the wonders his time-traveling parents have described. Finn expects an adventure. What he discovers instead is a gravestone bearing his young cousin Robbie’s name—dated the very day he left.
Racing back through time, Finn has mere hours to save the boy he loves like a brother. But in trying to save Robbie’s life, will he become the very instrument of his death?
A holiday tale like no other, The Christmas Gift blends the warmth of Christmas with a gripping, emotional story. The perfect seasonal addition to the Hands of Time series.
Readers love the Hands of Time
“Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The whole series was amazing! I couldn’t put it down
85 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2025
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About the author
Irina Shapiro
93 books1,165 followersTo write a novel was a dream of mine since I was a child. Life, my practical nature, and self-doubt got in the way, so it was decades later that an opportunity to write finally presented itself. I honestly didn't think I had what it takes to write a full-length novel, but once I faced the blank screen and my fingers touched the keyboard, everything disappeared except my characters and their surroundings, and suddenly I knew that this was what I was born to do.
Since then, I've written many books and have enjoyed some positive reviews, but sometimes, when I stop to reflect, I'm still amazed that I'm living my dream.
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Since then, I've written many books and have enjoyed some positive reviews, but sometimes, when I stop to reflect, I'm still amazed that I'm living my dream.
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June 2, 2024
Entertaining time travel listening ✨😮🏚🎆
This kindle novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 3 of 3
They travel back in time to the 1700s in Virginia and meet up with family and friends celebrating Christmas.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of fantasy time travel novels. 2024
This kindle novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 3 of 3
They travel back in time to the 1700s in Virginia and meet up with family and friends celebrating Christmas.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of fantasy time travel novels. 2024
January 5, 2024
The Christmas Gift
Finn was thrilled to be going to the future after he had heard so much about it. He tried pizza coke and ice cream. Later he saw a tombstone with little Robbie’ name. He rushed back home to try to save the little boy. Lo and behold he did just in time for a wonderful Christmas.
Finn was thrilled to be going to the future after he had heard so much about it. He tried pizza coke and ice cream. Later he saw a tombstone with little Robbie’ name. He rushed back home to try to save the little boy. Lo and behold he did just in time for a wonderful Christmas.
July 19, 2018
Gosh, the ending still leaves open for another book. I'm not ready to say goodbye to these characters.
September 18, 2018
The Christmas gift: H Hands of Time Novella
A nice read, it was nice to go back and read of the family's of The Hands Of Time. I recommend this book to all Amazon readers .
A nice read, it was nice to go back and read of the family's of The Hands Of Time. I recommend this book to all Amazon readers .
January 16, 2019
Hands of time
Love this author. This series is so fun to read this book was short and sweet. It's always sad when these books and she can't write the books fast enough.
Love this author. This series is so fun to read this book was short and sweet. It's always sad when these books and she can't write the books fast enough.
September 16, 2025
The last novella in the Hands of Time series. Wow ... loved this final story.
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