He Sees You When You're Sleeping

Sterling Brooks has been denied entry to Heaven for forty-six years. Now, with Christmas approaching, the Heavenly Council is giving Sterling a chance to redeem himself by helping somebody on Earth. Sterling finds a sad little seven-year-old girl (Marissa) who’s been separated from her father and grandmother who are in Witness Protection after hearing gangster brothers plotting a crime. Sterling’s goal is to reunite this family by Christmas and hopefully earn himself a place in Heaven.

This was such an entertaining Christmas fantasy. I really liked Sterling a lot. He may have been self-absorbed in his human life, but he has seen the error of his ways and really gave his all in trying to help young Marissa and her family. The story show more was heartwarming and humorous, and it was filled with an interesting and lively cast of characters. Fun and uplifting, this was a great read for the holiday season. show less

This was a perfect quick reading for the holiday season. Sterling Brooks who is since 46 years waiting infront of the gates of heaven finally arrives at the last judgement. To his disappointment, he is not admitted to go over the bridge before he has fulfilled a task. He is sent back on earth to help Marissa whose beloved father and granny have been put into the Witness Protection Program. It's close to Christmas when also is Marissa's birthday and she has given in any hope to see them again. Sterling, who was very selfish during his life, is touched by the heartbroken girl and sets out all the stops to help her.

Very light Christmas tale about a man stalled at heaven's gates. He's sent back to earth to prove his worthiness by helping someone, and he befriends a heartbroken 7yo and sets the wheels in motion to get her father and Nana out of the witness protection program in time for Christmas

I really enjoyed this Christmassy, Murder Mystery. I bought this at the local Goodwill store and I've given it a 5* rating. This pulled me in quickly and reminds me a little bit of a big time Christmas movie. There certainly plenty of twists and turns even though everybody knows who is behind the murders and such going on in this town. It's a wonderful read by Mother and daughter authors.

The more I read these Mary Higgins Clark books, the more I like them. Here is a good Christmas story that I just finished ready. Yes, a little late, I know. But better late than never.

It is a new twist on an old classic. Sterling Brooks is dead and is waiting for his turn to go to heaven. How long has he been waiting? Around 6 decades. To atone for his sins, he is sent back as an angel to help someone on earth and maybe then he can get into heaven. That is where he then meets little Marrisa. And so the story begins.

It reminded me a lot of "Its a wonderful life". Yes, all the characters evovle. It is a happy ending and quite predictable as far as a story is concerned but it is entertaining nonetheless. I highly recommend reading it.

Opening Sentence: "...There’s nothing worse than listening to the sounds of preparations for a party, knowing that you’re not invited..."

A really sweet ‘feel good’ story for Christmas. Sterling Brooks has been sitting in heavens’ waiting room for 46 years. It is almost Christmas and he wants to go on into heaven for his eternal reward. While he was alive Sterling was very selfish, because he wouldn’t commit to the woman he loved she ended up living without love and children after his unexpected death. In order to atone for this selfishness he has to go back to earth to help someone in real need. If he completes his task he will be allowed to walk through the gates of heaven in time for their Christmas celebration.

It wasn't my favorite Clark book, but a good story of redemption. A man has been waiting for years to enter heaven, and when he is finally call is told that he must prove himself and becomes an angle to a little girl to reunite her with her family. The title has always been a little creepy to me, but he story holds true.