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In her 57th bestselling novel, Danielle Steel brilliantly chronicles the roller-coaster ride of dating the second time around—and tells a captivating story of the surprises one woman encounters when she’s thrust into the terrifying, exhilarating world of the Dating Game. Paris Armstrong never saw it coming. With two grown children and a lovely home in Connecticut, Paris was happy with her marriage, her family, her life. So when her husband of twenty-four years said they needed to talk, Paris couldn’t imagine what he was about to say. “I want a divorce,” Peter tells her. Just like that, the husband she adored had dumped her for a younger woman. And just like that, Peter and his thirty-one-year-old lover had made their plans for their future, leaving Paris to pick up the pieces of a shattered life. Within days, Peter was gone. And Paris was left to figure out how she intended to get through the next day, let alone the rest of her life. The task could not have been more painful. First came the tears. Then the excruciating attempts by well-meaning friends to “fix her up” with men who paled in comparison to Peter. Worse yet, she still loved him. Finally, Paris realized she was in a fight for her very survival. Drastic measures were called for. Even her shrink agreed. It was time to move—as far away as possible, just after Peter remarried. Paris had never felt, or been, more alone. Saying good-bye to the world she knew and loved, Paris heads west, to San Francisco, and discovers being single in a world full of men who were too young, too old, too married, or too good to be true. For Paris, the list seemed endless...the charming commitment-phobe...the drunken Neanderthal...the young Frenchman—so adorably sexy she almost forgot about his age, and did, for a while. With her dating track record veering between disappointing and disastrous, and her daughter now engaged to a man Paris’s age, Paris finally comes to the conclusion that romance is not in her future. That’s when her small circle of offbeat, loving friends becomes more important than ever before. And a decision Paris makes only for herself changes her life once more. The secret, she discovers finally, is in finding the gifts in life’s unexpected twists and turns, and turning despair into freedom and loss into joy. In a poignant, wickedly funny novel about getting dumped and getting over it, about tackling life with both courage and laughter, Danielle Steel explores what it means to start over, whether you wanted to or not, and finding something better than you had before.
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"It is really scary when you are 46, married 24 years and your attorney husband decides to marry a woman 15 years younger. Especially when they woman knows what a family goes through because her father did it to her mother but it didn't matter, she survivor so Paris will, and did!!!! WOW!!!"
— Evelyn (5 out of 5 stars)
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A New York Times bestseller
Dating Game Listener Reviews
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" I have never read a Danielle Steel novel and for some reason when I saw this in the free books bin at my local used book store I thought, "why HAVE I never read one of her books? She's published like a billion novels, surely she has to be somewhat readable" and I took it home. It sat on my shelf for months until I found myself between books and in need of something very unchallenging and remembered it was there. Well...I have now read a Danielle Steel novel. The story wasn't awful. It would have made a great chick flick or Lifetime movie, which is the stuff of a Steel novel right? But the writing...oh the writing. It was horrible. Just horrible. If Danielle Steel were in a middle school English class and I was her teacher, she would have failed. Just very basic grammar and rules of writing were completely dismissed. There wasn't a single page that didn't have at least one sentence beginning with the word "and." She changes perspective, sometimes mid-sentence. At times it was painful. But I could have really enjoyed it as a fluffy movie. (oh, and as a side note, there was exactly none of the steamy sex she is known for. Maybe one sentence of spicy.) "
— Chelsea, 2/15/2014 -
" This is a beautiful story about starting over to find new love after a twist of fate and a startling heartbreak. A touching story of second chances! "
— Kristen, 2/12/2014 -
" I could have done without reading this crappy depressing book. "
— Leah, 2/12/2014 -
" I listened to this book on audio CD in my car on the way to work the last two weeks and really enjoyed the light, fluffy humor and romance. I consider Danielle Steel to be a really simple writer, without a whole lot of writing that makes you think too much and often, that's a great change of pace. My heart broke for the main character, Paris, when her husband told her he wanted a divorce after 24 years of marriage. However; the story takes you on a path that brings her through things that definitely change her life. Without giving away too much, she really finds herself and begins new adventures and endeavors throughout her "dating game." I loved the ending and I loved the light-hearted humor. I enjoyed the narrator of this book also; he did a great job! "
— Kate, 2/9/2014 -
" Good story about a woman who tries to pick up the pieces from her broken marriage and move on. The break-up came after many years together and caught the woman completely off guard. The story was well-written and kept my interest in the characters. "
— Lisa, 2/9/2014 -
" Same old Danielle Steel story. Although there were some good parts, most of it was a drag. You'll appreciate this story more if you're a divorcee looking for love. "
— Share, 1/18/2014 -
" This was a good book but must admit a little childish in some areas with the dating but then again I been out of the dating scene for over 30 yrs. I really enjoyed the last few chapters and hated when it ended as I wanted it to keep going on. "
— Ann, 1/18/2014 -
" Good but not one of Danielle Steele's best. "
— Loraine, 1/11/2014 -
" Loved this book. Hilarious book. Buy predictable as is all Steele's books. "
— Stephanie, 12/27/2013 -
" It was a fun read. Kind of a typical DS book, "
— Danthony74, 12/25/2013 -
" This book was defintely a page turner.I felt for the character Paris waking up one day and having her whole world shattered.I loved the ups and downs and found myself wanting to laugh and cry as i read this book.Another great book from a great author! "
— Darlene, 11/24/2013 -
" always like Danielle Steel books... Quick and easy to read - "
— Denae, 10/24/2013 -
" I love this book. Easy reading. Good story. Couldn't hate D. Steel's work :) "
— Cherry, 10/15/2013 -
" A typical Danielle Steele romance but fun. "
— Rowlie, 8/5/2013 -
" Gives hope to those going through a difficult break up. A woman married ~25 years suddenly finds herself single when her husband leaves her for another woman. Good ending! "
— Sandra, 5/13/2013 -
" Great for a beach read, this book actually had an interesting story line which kept the reader intrigued and guessing what would happen next. Perfect chick lit for a summer vacation. "
— Nicole, 4/18/2013 -
" A good Danielle Steel book about relationships, when a marriage ends, learning about your strength, and moving on in life. Fun, entertaining, easy read. "
— Lindsey, 11/11/2012 -
" Loved every single page. Danielle steel has done it again another amazing book. "
— Charlotte, 8/20/2012 -
" I thought it was a very good book "
— Liz, 7/12/2012 -
" This is an excellent book for people who have been cheated on or whoever is having a hard time dating and dealing with a sense of lonelness. "
— Pink, 5/26/2012 -
" A book about a woman whose husband shocks her by asking for a divorce after 24 years of marriage. She struggles to find a new job and enter back into the dating world. "
— Sarah, 4/30/2012 -
" A story of one woman's quest for love after a quick end to her 24 year marriage. Lots of fun stories about blind dating and a search to find purpose to one's life after love. Fabulous read, highly recommended. "
— Jennifer, 4/26/2012 -
" the start was good, but then shes crying over her sad excuse for a husband for about 100 pages! when i read the summary it kind of depicted that it was a humorous read; well i was mistaken, i am definitely thinking twice before picking up a Danielle Steel again! "
— Divita, 2/3/2012 -
" I love this book. It is one of my favorites by her. "
— Brittany, 1/10/2012 -
" Great book about love after heartache! "
— Angela, 10/16/2011 -
" It is fun to listen to so far. I am over half way through and the dating scene is difficult for this gal. She meets some real winners. "
— Dianne, 10/2/2011 -
" I love this book. It is one of my favorites by her. "
— Brittany, 6/18/2011 -
" Not something I would recommend to my colleagues, but a decent, light read. "
— Katie, 4/11/2011 -
" I would have given it a 3, but the last 20 pages were so freaking sappy I couldn't take it. "
— Amy, 11/15/2010 -
" It was a fun read. Kind of a typical DS book, "
— Danthony74, 4/18/2010 -
" I could have done without reading this crappy depressing book. "
— Leah, 11/29/2009 -
" This is an excellent book for people who have been cheated on or whoever is having a hard time dating and dealing with a sense of lonelness. "
— Pink, 10/12/2009 -
" A real life story on divorce "
— Beatrice, 10/10/2009 -
" A story of one woman's quest for love after a quick end to her 24 year marriage. Lots of fun stories about blind dating and a search to find purpose to one's life after love. Fabulous read, highly recommended. "
— Jennifer, 9/6/2009 -
" Typical Danielle Steel story - good entertainment. "
— Amy, 4/6/2009 -
" I've listened to this book in the past. Just don't remember the exact date. "
— Kasi, 3/21/2009
About Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include many acclaimed novels. She is also author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.
About Sam Freed
Sam Freed is an actor, voice talent, and audiobook narrator.