Martine Céleste Desoille Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Danielle Steel delves into the complexities of dating and relationships through the lives of three charming but troubled bachelors. Charlie Harrington, a handsome philanthropist, has impossibly high standards for his ideal partner. Adam Weiss, a celebrity lawyer in his forties, seeks short-term flings with young, voluptuous women. Gray Hawk, a talented artist, struggles with the concept of family, preferring to keep his relationships casual. As the trio embarks on their annual summer vacation aboard Charlie's luxurious yacht in the Mediterranean, their bachelor lives are unexpectedly disrupted. By autumn, each man finds himself in a relationship that challenges his preconceived notions. Charlie begins dating a social worker who defies his expectations, Adam becomes involved with a brilliant young woman, and Gray falls for a successful career woman who is also a mother. As the next holiday approaches, the friends confront their fears about commitment and the emotional scars of their pasts. This journey leads to significant transformations for Charlie, Adam, and Gray, forcing them to reevaluate their carefree lifestyles. Ultimately, they learn that love can be the most unpredictable adventure of all, filled with joy, complexity, and unexpected surprises.

A 36 ans, Sophie vient juste de perdre son mari. Elle puise son réconfort dans les pâtisseries et les antidépresseurs au point d'en devenir obèse et d'aller travailler en pyjama. Elle finit par perdre emploi et logement et décide alors de chercher son salut dans une toute nouvelle vie. Celle-ci semble venir sous les traits d'une jeune adolescente rebelle et pyromane

Lorsque Maggie pour la première fois entre dans le cabinet du célèbre psychologue Dr. Golding, elle est si accablée par sa peine qu'elle se confie accidentellement à un homme qu'elle prend pour lui - le bricoleur Jake Cooper. Touché par le destin de Maggie et convaincu de pouvoir l'aider à sa manière, Jake ne pense pas à corriger son erreur et l'accompagne "professionnellement" tout au long de sa thérapie qui s'étale sur plusieurs semaines. Ce n'est que lorsqu'il réalise qu'il met en jeu l'amour de sa vie qu'il comprend l'ampleur de son erreur, mais il est déjà trop tard.

Parce qu'elle estime que le père de son enfant est incapable d'assumer une paternité, L. Adams décide à contre-coeur de le faire adopter. Mais leur situation s'étant améliorée, Lori et Brett veulent reprendre leur fils. Une âpre bataille juridique s'engage alors...

On Sarah Whitfield's seventy-fifth birthday, she reflects on her life, recalling her shattered marriage in 1930s New York. A European trip with her parents fails to lift her spirits until she meets William, Duke of Whitfield, who chooses love over his royal duties to marry her. Their honeymoon leads them to an old French chateau, but soon after, war erupts. William joins the allied forces, leaving Sarah with their infant and another child on the way. As the Nazis occupy their chateau, Sarah endures the hardships of war, holding onto hope for her missing husband. After the conflict, the Whitfields begin purchasing jewels from impoverished survivors, and with Sarah’s discerning eye, they establish a prestigious jewelry store in Paris. Their business flourishes, expanding to London and Rome as their family grows. Their children—Phillip, stubborn and proud; Julian, charming and warm; Isabelle, rebellious; and Xavier, wild and unexpected—each carve their own paths while remaining connected to the legacy of their parents. Through five decades of war, passion, and family strength, the story unfolds, exploring the enduring bonds that tie them to their heritage and each other.