It is New Year’s Eve when the storm of the century hits northern California. In a quiet neighborhood in San Francisco, amid the chaos of fallen trees and damaged homes, the lives of three strangers are about to collide. For Quinn Thompson, what happens in the storm’s wake will bring down a barrier he has built around himself since his wife’s death. For neighbor Maggie Dartman, it will spark friendship at a time when she needs it most. And for Jack Adams, a carpenter who will repair Quinn’s and Maggie’ s homes, the storm brings an opportunity: to help two people and to be repaid with the greatest gift of all. As three lives come together and a unique friendship is forged, something extraordinary begins to happen…Maggie, still grieving a loss, slowly comes alive again–and Jack finally shares a painful secret he has hidden for years. But at the center of the friendship is Quinn. A man who has scaled heights of success in business, Quinn is now adrift, waiting as builders put the finishing touches on his newest passion, a 180-foot yacht he plans to sail around the world. Looking back at all he missed with his family while he built his empire, Quinn is consumed by guilt, focused only on escaping to the sea. But as his plans near completion, and his friendship with Maggie begins to change, Quinn faces a choice–between a safe haven and an adventure of the heart. The choice he makes will affect other lives as powerfully as his own. And it will take him on an extraordinary journey–and into a second, terrifying storm, one that will bring him danger…or deliverance. Danielle Steel brings us miracles big and small–the kind we are blessed with and those we give to others. With a subtle hand and a flawless touch, she has written a novel that soars with hope, and makes us laugh, cry, and care.
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"Quick read about Quinn who lost his wife and son and has an estranged daughter. He decides hes going to sell his house and buys a luxury sailboat. Horrible storm sends trees crashing into his house causing damage. He befriends the handyman, teaches him to read and then they both befriend the neighbor, who has also lost her son and has recently been divorced. The three of them end up having a little "circle" and having dinner every night. Eventually Quinn and Maggie fall in love, she joins him on his sailboat after Quinn survives a horrific storm!"
— Tara (5 out of 5 stars)
" Typical Steel novel - some agony, some love, more agony, and happily every after! :-) But a nice light summer read. "
— Liz, 2/20/2014" Il se laisse lire, mais manque un peu de profondeur. "
— melody, 2/14/2014" I don't like this. I don't like any of the characters. "
— Nyss, 2/12/2014" I had not read a Danielle Steel in years, but this was very good and easy to read. "
— Janelle, 2/8/2014" Good read by Danielle Steel she always is good. "
— Ericka, 2/2/2014" Another lovely novel by Steel. Sometimes when the bad things that we think that have happened to us, we have to forgive ourselves first. "
— Alina, 1/25/2014" Best part for me was when Quinn teaches Jack, a grown man, to read. "
— Mary, 1/19/2014" Nice short love story. "
— Sherri, 1/8/2014" storm,bad situations, heart aches,etc.. disaster as we may see it but those are blessing in disguise. in fact it will lead us to greater blessings if we attain the learning on every situation. "
— Ayistargirl, 1/1/2014" Another Boring one "
— Tami, 12/31/2013" Good, quick easy read! "
— Brooke, 12/28/2013" Not as good as some of hers. However, I finished it. "
— Kaye, 12/21/2013" Just okay. I listened to this on audio while riding into work this week. It was depressing in the beginning and I almost turned it off, but decided to keep listening. It got better, but was very predictable. I'm not sure Danielle Steel books are for me. Maybe I'll give them another try later. "
— Jen, 12/14/2013" not her typical but good message.... :) "
— Kristin, 5/5/2013" just could not stand the family trauma thang - a veritable black hole of remorse and guilt "
— Bettie, 2/7/2013" This is a very sweet story. "
— Audrey, 10/31/2012" yet another predictable read. Mom wants grandkids, son meets girl who has sworn off men etc.... fast and easy listen. "
— Leslie, 10/3/2012" It was okay for a short novel. A little depressing, though. Had a good ending, like all Danielle Steel novels. "
— Misty, 6/29/2012" Great book. Goes very quick. "
— Becky, 6/18/2012" I liked this book it was a nice easy read. A nice little love story that makes you happy in the end. "
— Meg, 5/25/2012" Better than coming out and also a quick read. Read in one day and I liked the characters better in this one. She always paints the perfect pictures of drama and wealth and I always feel like I'm reading Dynastyesque or Falcon Crestish novels. "
— Shelley, 4/23/2012" You can never go wrong with a Danielle Steel book every once and awhile. A good, quick, summer read! "
— Jenna, 2/5/2012" Never finished it. Thought it was boring. "
— Heather, 1/12/2012" Sweet and enjoyable story! "
— Marynelson321, 10/9/2011" I really enjoyed this book. :)<br/> "
— Mary, 6/22/2011" It was a great book about how a man looses his wife, and really looking back he realizes he was never there for his kids. he tries to reconnect with them and ends up falling in love all over again. "
— Courtney, 1/25/2011" 3 people are brought together by a huge storm. Each is hurting and needs something the others have. Good quick read with a happy ending like I like! And no language!! "
— Carol, 7/11/2010" The characters are interesting but the storie is predictable. A light summer read. "
— Marianne, 7/7/2010" I now officially give up on reading anymore Danielle Steel novels. Kick me if I pick up another! "
— Sherry, 6/21/2010" yet another predictable read. Mom wants grandkids, son meets girl who has sworn off men etc.... fast and easy listen. "
— Leslie, 2/8/2010" I liked this book it was a nice easy read. A nice little love story that makes you happy in the end. "
— Meg, 11/10/2009" OK, I'm starting to get tired of the rich man meets woman and they live happily ever after stories :-( It is escapism, but it is so not real life. "
— Starlyn, 7/28/2009" A really good easy to read romance. <br/>A longer version of a Mills and boon. <br/> "
— Ria, 5/18/2009" A little on the depressing side. The main character goes on and on about how he doesn't deserve good things happening to him. Get over it already. It was a quick read. Now I know I won't have to read it again. "
— Jen, 4/2/2009" Never finished it. Thought it was boring. "
— Heather, 2/1/2009" storm,bad situations, heart aches,etc.. disaster as we may see it but those are blessing in disguise. in fact it will lead us to greater blessings if we attain the learning on every situation. "
— Ayistargirl, 1/13/2009" Better than coming out and also a quick read. Read in one day and I liked the characters better in this one. She always paints the perfect pictures of drama and wealth and I always feel like I'm reading Dynastyesque or Falcon Crestish novels. "
— Shelley, 12/13/2008Danielle 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.