Danielle Steel has been writing books since 1973 and has written in several genres. She’s written romance, literary fiction, poetry, mystery, thriller, and more. But she’s best known for her contemporary romance works, which make up the bulk of her books. Read on to see a few of them.
The Kiss
Isabelle Forrester is married to a well-known Parisian banker who holds no love for her. She spends her time caring for her sickly son and trying to make sure their home is happy for her daughter. Her one comfort is a long-distance friendship with an American power broker named Bill Robinson, who is also in an empty marriage. When they meet in London, and they spend time together, they start to fall for each other. But right after their first kiss, their limousine is struck by a bus, and they start a journey of healing, both of the body and the spirit. And they must contend with what they’ve left behind, what they have now, and what their future could hold — if they can hold onto each other.
Heartbeat
Bill Thigpen, who produced the best daytime TV drama, was so busy watching his career take off that he didn’t see his marriage fall apart. Nine years later, with no wife or kids, his life and career are still going well. Adrian Townshend had a wonderful life: a great job as a TV production assistant and a husband who was rising in his career. But when she got pregnant, her husband gave her an ultimatum: him or the baby. Bill and Adrian meet in a supermarket, and Bill immediately wants more — a woman he loves, a family. But can they endure the inevitable heartbreak that will come with their circumstances?
Passion’s Promise
Keiza Saint Martin is smart, beautiful, and extremely wealthy, and she leads two lives. In one life, she’s a glamorous socialite constantly going between the fanciest places in Europe and the U.S.; in the other, a journalist under a different name committed to justice. But her separate lives are pulling her apart, and she doesn’t know who she truly is. Then she meets Lucas Johns, who is a bold advocate for social change and an ex-con. They are immediately attracted to one another, but when they dance on the edge of tragedy at all times, will their love survive?
One Day at a Time
Coco Barrington is part of a famous Hollywood family. Her mother is a best-selling author, her sister Jane is one of Hollywood’s best producers, and she’s lived with her partner for 10 years. Her widowed mother is part of a secret romance with a much younger man. But Coco, who dropped out of law school and doesn’t fit in with her family, works as a dog walker in an artsy North California beach house. When Coco reluctantly housesits for Jane, she meets Leslie Baxter, a charming actor who is hiding from an ex. They’re so different, but they’re attracted to each other. As she thinks about starting a relationship with a famous Hollywood star and her family settles into their lives, they heal old wounds and form new families.
The Wedding Planner
Faith Ferguson is New York’s best wedding planner who has the best taste in elegant affairs, ceremonies, and more. But she also likes simple affairs, as fancy doesn’t always mean best. While she loves what she does, she has no desire to marry after her two failed engagements. She finds fulfillment with her sister, acting as a mentor for her assistant and her career. She’s always busy with events, both professional and personal, and Faith forms new bonds with them all — including the brother of one of the grooms. But weddings are challenging, and before she knows it, Faith is involved in quarrels, surprise pregnancies, family scandals, secrets, and even a possible canceled celebration. But she pushes through, and she proves that there’s no single way to a happily ever after.
These are only a few of Danielle Steel’s hundreds of books, so there’s plenty more to enjoy if you liked these.
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