Danielle Steel: a guide to her latest books & bestsellers

A moving story of family secrets and one mother's extraordinary legacy. When Felicia Weston dies, her five daughters discover she lived a double life as a celebrated bestselling novelist. Alongside a substantial inheritance, they are left a peaceful Connecticut farmhouse where their mother wrote book and shared a relationship none of them knew about. As each sister faces her own personal crossroads, the sanctuary becomes a place of truth, tension, and healing, a reminder than loss can change lives in unexpected ways. 

Join the two very different Banks sisters as they navigate love, ambition, and deception. Billie is a kind, gifted science graduate longing for connection, while Mickie is hard-hearted, strikingly beautiful, and determined to get everything she wants. When Mickie moves to Los Angeles for fame, her involvement with an unscrupulous surgeon leads to a major scandal, risking prison and forcing Billie to confront whether a bad person can ever truly change.

Two broken souls find sanctuary in the beautiful French countryside. Gallery owner Sabrina Thompson, isolated by grief after her husband’s death, escapes to the charming Château de Bonport. There, she meets owner Xavier, who is recovering from business failure and a collapsed marriage. As the pair are inspired by each other and the history and charm of the village, Sabrina begins to heal and regain a sense of purpose by involving herself in the community – and Xavier begins to recognize what he needs in order to take a necessary step forward in both his professional and personal life. This uplifting read delivers a powerful message of healing and new purpose. 

Devon Darcy, a gifted portrait artist, has always been able to capture the souls of her subjects on canvas, but she keeps her own devastating past hidden. Entrepreneur Charles Mackenzie Taylor has similarly built walls around himself after a lifetime of loss. When their paths cross, an undeniable spark ignites between them. As they get to know each other over a long summer, they must each confront the ghosts of their past and the walls they have built. In this poignant story of true courage and connection, can they finally find a way to open their hearts to love?

Eugenia Ward has spent her life building a luxury fashion empire, only to see it threatened by the fallout of Covid. As she struggles to save her business and navigate the demands of single motherhood to five grown children – each with their own challenges – Eugenia faces mounting pressures at home and at work. With weddings, new babies, and family tensions all coming to a head over one weekend, she must find a way to rebuild her world and rediscover her own dreams. A captivating family drama about resilience, reinvention, and the strength of a mother’s love.

A moving and powerful story of resilience, healing, and the courage to confront the past. Halley Holbrook, a bestselling novelist and recently widowed mother of twin daughters, faces her first Christmas alone in decades. Seeking solace, she escapes to Paris, where a chance meeting with businessman Bart Warner offers unexpected companionship. But when Halley becomes the victim of a shocking crime, long-buried memories of her traumatic childhood resurface. With Bart’s support, Halley finds the strength to confront her fears, uncover her own resilience, and open her heart to the possibility of love once more.

Prestigious book editor Oona Kelly Webster heads to the French countryside alone after her husband’s sudden decision to end their marriage, unravelling the life she’s carefully built over twenty-five years. Yet her solo retreat soon turns into an unplanned exile when a global pandemic halts the world and her job back home is suddenly gone. Stranded in the picturesque village of Milly-la-Forêt, Oona finds herself forced to redefine her life. But just as the slower pace begins to mend her spirit, a chance meeting with a reclusive Hollywood actor leads to an unexpected connection . . .

Arielle von Auspeck arrives at the dazzling Ritz hotel in 1944 Paris, excited to be reunited with her husband Gregor, a retired German colonel. But all plans go astray when she receives news that Gregor was part of Operation Valkyrie – a failed attempt to assassinate Hitler – resulting in him being shot as a traitor. Arielle, who comes from both French and German heritage, must now go into hiding for her safety. Armed with a fake identity and unable to contact her children in Germany, she tries to navigate her new life under Hitler's rule. But she soon discovers there are people who are willing to fight for the possibility of finding and returning home to their families. Far From Home captures the devastating effects of World War II in Danielle Steel's classic and moving style.

Alexandra Bouvier sets off for a new life in America, aged just eighteen. Raised to believe that she can achieve anything, the First World War and flu pandemic have taken their toll, and she has suffered unimaginable loss. Living with her grandfather in Illinois, Alex is able to attend university and her journalistic talent secures her an internship with a New York newspaper, where she meets crime reporter Oliver Foster. The two are drawn to each other, but Alex is determined to remain true to her ambitions. . ..

Dahlia de Beaumont, a successful CEO of a luxury cosmetics brand, has spent years building a life defined by work and motherhood, shielding herself from heartbreak after losing her husband. But when catastrophic wildfires engulf Northern California, her world is upended. Stranded in San Francisco, she finds herself drawn to a pet rescue center in Napa Valley, where she meets Mark Hamilton, a lawyer with his own scars from love. As fires rage closer, Dahlia and Mark must confront not only the danger surrounding them, but the emotional walls they’ve built over the years. 

Amanda Delanoe is single, successful and happy, living in Paris and running a chic art gallery. Then she meets Olivier Saint Albin, a handsome, enigmatic publisher, at the same time as reconnecting with Tom Quinlan, an old boyfriend. Amanda’s attraction to Olivier is instant, but she soon learns he is married, leaving her torn between her head and her heart. She also has the strange feeling that she is being watched. When she begins to receive threatening phone calls late at night, and someone breaks into her apartment on the Left Bank, it’s all too clear she is in real danger. But from whom?

Allegra Dixon grows up feeling unloved, caught between a distant, glamorous mother and an absent military father until marrying her childhood love, Shepherd Williams, promises a brighter future. But the war changes Shep, transforming him into someone Allegra no longer recognizes. Seeking escape and a fresh start, Allegra leaves New York for California, becoming an assistant to the enigmatic film score composer Henry Platt, a man with a reputation for creative genius and an intense, frenetic personality. As new opportunities arise and hard challenges continue, can Allegra finally find the joy she deserves?

Darcy Gray leads a charmed life. A wildly successful blogger and influencer, she has spent twenty happy years with her husband, Charlie Gray. But when a shocking betrayal leaves Darcy reeling, she flees to Paris. As she struggles to rebuild herself, rumours of a dangerous new virus begin to circulate, forcing Darcy to take refuge at the home of retired actress, Sybille Carton, along with a fellow lodger, the enigmatic Bill Thompson. As the world enters global lockdown, the Gray family must find ways to cope in the toughest of circumstances, letting go of old dreams and working towards new, unexpected futures.

1930s Berlin: for nineteen-year-old Sophia Alexander, life will never be the same. Sophia has always believed that her destiny is to look after others, and as the persecution of Jewish families begins, she joins a group of dissidents who are committed to helping them to safety. As war is declared, Sophia answers her religious calling and enters a convent, where she continues to fight bravely against the Nazi regime. That is until the fateful day she is arrested and taken to Ravensbrück concentration camp, where her only hope of survival is to escape and attempt the dangerous journey to the border.

After relocating from San Francisco to Manhattan after her husband's death, Kezia is watching the 4th July firework display from her terrace, when she sees smoke and flames pouring from famous landmarks across New York City. Her neighbour, the famous movie star Sam Stewart, is also aware of the crisis, and watches in horror as the terrifying drama unfolds. They rush to the affected site and join the rescue operations. The harrowing event and their intense shared experiences in the following weeks foster a profound bond between Kezia and Sam, offering a touching tale about human connection and courage amidst crisis.

In the glitz of Hollywood, Ardith Law, a 62-year-old Oscar-winning actress, shines bright. Her aide, Josh Gray, who is many years her junior, stirs unexpected feelings while her partner is away. In New York, her daughter Morgan falls for Ben Ryan, a famed news reporter. But when a blackmail plot shakes their world, Morgan must decide: can she forgive the past, and can Ardith follow her heart? After all, age has no boundary in finding true happiness and the right partner.

When a personal tragedy cut Meredith White’s career short, she shut herself away from the world, safe in her San Francisco mansion. But when a devastating earthquake hits the city, Meredith opens her home, and her heart.  As she ventures back into the world, a shocking truth is exposed . . . This Danielle Steel novel is about what it takes to bring people together, a wonderful story full of friendship and love. 

Rose McCarthy is the legendary editor-in-chief of one of New York's top fashion magazines and mother to four successful daughters. When her youngest daughter Nadia – a talented interior designer married to a bestselling novelist – is humiliated by news of her husband's affair, she turns to her family for support. And as mother and daughters spend more time together, they come to realize what is most important in life.  

Maggie Kelly has spent her life dodging daredevil men and avoiding risk at all cost. Forgoing the magic of first love with a high-school boyfriend she thought was too wild, Maggie married a dependable man and found happiness in a conventional, suburban life – until tragedy struck again. Now, on her own Maggie decides to take an adventurous trip only to bump into the irresistible, thrill-seeker she's spent the last thirty years trying to forget . . . 

Happiness is an uplifting novel about the choices we must make to find the life we want and the rejuvenating power of love. After a dark and unhappy childhood and two failed marriages, bestselling thriller author Sabrina Brooks has finally found the life she’s always craved. However, this is suddenly disrupted when she receives a mysterious letter informing her that she is now the sole heir to her recently deceased uncle’s title and manor house in southern England. After she travels to England, things take a dark turn as she learns more about her family's history and her father's secrets are revealed . . . 

The Palace of Versailles in 1958 hosts a memorable soiree, where debutantes meet with royalty. Among them are: Amelia Alexander, a poor single mother's hopeful child, strives for a better life; Caroline Taylor, enmeshed in a love affair with an emerging actor; Felicity Smith, a nuclear physics undergraduate attending the party to satisfy her family and Samantha Walker, the beloved, over-protected daughter of a wealthy businessman. What they don't know, is that an exclusive invitation, a trip to Paris, and one spectacular, show-stopping night will change these young women’s lives forever. 

At just twenty-two years old, Veronique Vincent is already a star. She's a high-profile model who sashays down catwalks worldwide. But Veronique, daughter of a hardworking single mother, is not interested in the glamorous lifestyle at her manicured fingertips: she would rather be at home, or on dates with her boyfriend. But then a terrible explosion at Brussels Airport changes her life entirely: she is left hospitalised, alone, bereaved, and with her appearance altered forever. Veronique starts to rebuild her life until a letter from her mother reveals some deep secrets she could never have imagined. 

Andy Westfield, a once prestigious movie studio head, loses everything when the company is sold. Seeking solace, he escapes to a small English town. There, he meets Violet Smith, a former journalist with her own struggles. An unexpected twist occurs when Violet's unfinished novel captivates Andy, presenting a chance for redemption and a potential cinematic miracle. In Second Act, Danielle Steel presents a heartening tale of how challenging times give way to opportunities and an original outline does not always contain the perfect ending.

This is a powerful, unsettling novel about loss, motherhood and childhood innocence. Ten-year-old Zoe’s life changes forever when her sister Rose dies and grief turns her parents into strangers. Driven to excel in school, she graduates from Yale and takes a job working with abused children, where she meets attorney Austin Roberts. They build a perfect life together, complete with their daughter Jamie, but then the impact of Rose’s death affects them in a way they never could have imagined.

This highly topical, thought-provoking novel from Danielle Steel is set in Saint Ambrose Prep, which has been the school of choice for the sons of the great and the good for over a century. Then Saint Ambrose enrolls its first female students. When one of these students is attacked after a Halloween party, the students who were there close ranks. As parents, staff, students and the media try to find out what happened, no-one will escape the fallout.

Danielle Steel's Finding Ashley is a moving story of two estranged sisters who get the chance to reconnect and right the wrongs of the past. Melissa Henderson was once a bestselling author, but following a tragedy six years ago she stopped writing and now pours all her energy into renovating her house in rural New England. When Melissa's house appears on the news, her sister Hattie gets in touch, determined to repair their relationship and help Melissa turn a new page. 

The Hotel Louis XVI in Paris has attracted an international clientele of the rich and famous for many decades. Now, an esteemed group of loyal returning guests is set to arrive, joined by a group of new faces. Anxiously awaiting the guests is the new manager, Olivier Bateau, and his assistant, Yvonne Philippe. Both strive to continue the hotel's tradition for excellence. That is until the hotels is rocked by the events of one fateful night. As the guests and staff alike brace themselves for the aftershock, it quickly becomes apparent that there is much more drama in store. 

Best friends Audrey and Lizzie are devastated by the loss of someone they both love, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. As they come to terms with their grief, they resolve to play a worthwhile role towards the war effort. As trained nurses they volunteer for the army medivac corps and are sent to England, where they join a specialised team that fly dangerous missions to the Front to bring back wounded soldiers. In doing so, they will come to understand the importance of friendship, respect, bravery and being true to yourself.