The Unexpected Gift follows the emotional journey of Olivia, a young American exchange student who embarks on a life-changing summer in Guayaquil, Ecuador. There, she meets Javier, a charismatic local merchant, and together they share a romance as passionate as it is fleeting. But when bureaucratic hurdles and a haunting mystery shatter their dreams, Olivia is left with only memories and unanswered questions.

Fast forward twenty-five years - Olivia, still carrying the echoes of the past, reconnects with Javier's family in a quest for the truth, healing, and closure. Through heartfelt revelations and long-lost connections, she discovers a love that refused to be forgotten - one that proves distance, time, and even tragedy cannot erase the bonds forged by the heart.

This award-winning book is a must-read for fans of emotionally rich, internationally set romances. Whether readers are drawn to story of love lost and rediscovered, or tales of personal growth through cultural immersion, the story offers a tender and compelling narrative that resonates on a universal level.