3.7 (3 ratings)
The Gift
It's Christmas Eve and Stella Hansen is broke. She is so broke that despite working two jobs, she can't even afford a present for her husband on their first Christmas as man and wife. But then a mysterious storekeeper at a pawn shop offers Stella an intriguing trade. Stella wants more than anything to buy her husband the Christmas gift of his dreams. But will it come at a terrible price? The Gift is a gripping Christmas-themed thriller inspired by the classic O. Henry tale, The Gift of the Magi.
Pages: 50
ISBN: 9798367070675
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Carina P.
Feb 8, 2026
What a gift to wake up to this morning! Freida McFadden made my day!! This is why she's one of my fav authors! She loves her readers so much, she gives us gifts of joy!
Okay now onto the story! I loved loved this story! It was a nice quick read (literally lol). Freida had me engrossed in the story from the start and of course the twists we all know and love!
Great job Freida and thank you again for this surprise.
Okay now onto the story! I loved loved this story! It was a nice quick read (literally lol). Freida had me engrossed in the story from the start and of course the twists we all know and love!
Great job Freida and thank you again for this surprise.
Keeley W.
Feb 8, 2026
Stella is so broke that she has to work two jobs! She even has to work on Christmas Eve. Stella wants more than anything to get her husband a great gift for their first Christmas together as husband and wife.
A mysterious shopkeeper at a pawn shop offers Stella an irresistible trade. But will the perfect gift come at a terrible cost?
A mysterious shopkeeper at a pawn shop offers Stella an irresistible trade. But will the perfect gift come at a terrible cost?
Brittany F.
Feb 8, 2026
Good quick read! Definitely didn't see the ending coming at all. I could have done without repeated phrases of being broke and needing the perfect present for my new husband and our first Christmas as husband and wife. However, I did enjoy this quick read!