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In her 53rd bestselling novel, Danielle Steel explores how a single shattering moment can change lives forever. The Kiss is at once a moving testament to the fragility of life and a breathtaking story about the power of love to heal, to free, to transform, and to make broken spirits whole. On a warm June evening, a red double-decker bus, full of pasengers, speeds down a London street. A few blocks away, a man and a woman climb into a limousine, reveling in a magical evening of dancing and champagne. As their driver pulls into an intersection, the couple shares their first, searching kiss. For a moment, etched in time, all stands still—until, in a flash of metal and glass, their limousine is struck at full speed, crushed under the bus's tremendous weight. And a long journey begins—toward healing, toward hope, toward dreams of an infinite future... Isabelle Forrester is the exquisite wife of a prominent Parisian banker who has long since shut her out of his heart. For lonely years, Isabelle has lived a life of isolation, pouring her passions into caring for her desperately ill son, Teddy, and into making their Paris home as happy as possible for her teenage daughter, Sophie. Isabelle allows herself one secret pleasure: a long-distance friendship by telephone with an American man, a Washington power broker who travels in the highest circles of politics and who, like Isabelle, is trapped in an empty marriage. To Bill Robinson, Isabelle is a godsend, a woman of extraordinary beauty and intellectual curiosity—a kindred spirit who touches him across the miles with her warmth and gentle empathy. Their relationship is a gift, a lifeline that sustains them both through the heartache of marriages they cannot leave and will not betray. Agreeing to meet for a few precious, innocent days in London, Isabelle and Bill find their friendship changing. Then, amidst the sudden crash of steel against steel, they are thrust onto a new path, a path fraught with pain but also with possibility. Now, inside the cool, sterile wards of a London hospital, Isabelle and Bill cling to life, their bodies shattered almost beyond repair. In the days and weeks that follow, they slowly, painfully traverse a road to recovery littered with challenges of the body, spirit, and heart. Together, they must find the strength not only to embrace life again but to face what they have left behind. For Isabell, a loveless marriage turns into a brutal power struggle. For Bill, a time of healing exposes wounds that cut deeper than steel and realities that will test him to his core. For both, a tangle of changing relationships and the tragedy of another loss conspire to separate them once again. And this time they could lose each other forever. In a novel that is as compelling as it is compassionate, Danielle Steel weaves a story of courage in the face of unimaginable loss. With the grace of a master storyteller, she explores the strength it takes to conquer our greatest fears, showing us how the toughest choices can yield the most unexpected rewards...and how the longest, most winding journeys can begin with a single kiss.
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"one of the best books i've read this year. this story broke my heart and then put it back together over and over again. the ending kinda pissed me off because Bill was playing games but then he came to his senses. that's all that matters."
— Tracey (5 out of 5 stars)
The Kiss Listener Reviews
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" This was actually a sad love story. "
— Paula, 2/15/2014 -
" In the end....true love prevails.... "
— Ira, 2/7/2014 -
" Wonderful, lovely story. I recommend it to everyone who likes romantic stories. "
— Desislava, 1/29/2014 -
" Just finished this.Really enjoyed this one. "
— Tyra, 1/13/2014 -
" Danielle Steel is an amazing romance author! She always seems to find a way to happiness in any situation! "
— Julie, 1/7/2014 -
" I would give this book 10 stars if that was an option. My favorite book of all time!! It was wonderful, so easy to read. I couldn't put it down. "
— Molly, 12/28/2013 -
" This is my favorite Danielle Steel book. Whenever I don't have anything new to read, I read this one again. Love It! "
— Beth, 12/14/2013 -
" Unfortunately, I found this book similar to another Danielle Steel's, therefore I couldn't finish it... "
— Diana, 12/13/2013 -
" Good Story but a bit too dragged out. I did like it. "
— Roscella, 12/11/2013 -
" Usual type of Steel book, but it was enjoyable and kept my interest. "
— Dawn, 12/9/2013 -
" Unusual for a Danielle Steel book, but found this boring. Difficult to get through the entire book. Pace moved much too slow. "
— Ray, 12/8/2013 -
" not a steele type book fan, but i had already read her book on her son, and i had liked that one... "
— Marcia, 9/27/2013 -
" I had to check such a popular author and nice lady. Well I tried. This is not for me, That"s all. "
— Danielle, 9/10/2013 -
" Not even a good beach read! I've never read such a whiny, repetitive tale with horrible dialog. I kept waiting for it to get better. Is this typical of D Steele? "
— Donna, 8/23/2013 -
" I read this a long time ago, I believe in high school or college. I remembered it being so sad, yet so sweet. "
— Argnese, 8/11/2013 -
" Very romantic ,strong emotions worth a read "
— Akansha, 8/4/2013 -
" Funny what a kiss can do...! "
— Stasha, 6/22/2013 -
" The Kiss, or "How to repeat a simple concept at least five times". Touching if you're into this sort of thing. I found it a waste of time. "
— Wynndmill, 10/14/2012 -
" A wonderful and tender book. I just love reading Danielle Steel. She is my favorite author. "
— Dottie, 8/18/2012 -
" I found it a little depressing not the best! "
— Lisa, 7/16/2012 -
" So good right up until the end, since you dont know what will happen between Isabelle and Bill. "
— Tara, 4/5/2012 -
" Ok book. Took to long to get into. Not enough suspense "
— Amanda, 8/8/2011 -
" I think that this book is a beautiful love story. It is a book that you will not be able to put down. "
— Ann, 6/9/2011 -
" I normally don't read books like this, but I found several Danielle Steel novels left behind in the home we recently purchased, so I figured why not?!!! A good romance novel can be good for the soul! "
— Maureen, 4/20/2011 -
" This was actually a sad love story. "
— Paula, 4/2/2011 -
" Why do I read Danielle Steel????? "
— Jackie, 3/6/2011 -
" ceritanya dewasa, tentang keluarga gt<br/>gmn seorang istri bertahan "
— Dinda, 11/17/2010 -
" My only Steel book that I really liked, remembered and own. "
— Kim, 9/3/2010 -
" Very romantic ,strong emotions worth a read "
— Akansha, 7/29/2010 -
" great book if you think adultry is ok "
— Lizzy, 2/23/2010 -
" Wonderful, lovely story. I recommend it to everyone who likes romantic stories. "
— Desislava, 9/21/2009 -
" Not even a good beach read! I've never read such a whiny, repetitive tale with horrible dialog. I kept waiting for it to get better. Is this typical of D Steele? "
— Donna, 9/21/2009 -
" As always, Danielle Steel knows how to tell a story. <br/> <br/>However, I wasn't very fond of the story. It was just sad and depressing with no laughter or relief inbetween. What little romance there was didn't provide enough of a relief from the depressing and sad lives of the characters. "
— Mommalovesbaby, 7/29/2009 -
" Funny what a kiss can do...! "
— Stasha, 7/9/2009 -
" My God, this was awful. I will never read another DS book in my life. She repeats everything like 50 times!! This book would have been 10 pages if she just wrote the damn story. Don't waste your time. "
— Robin, 6/2/2009 -
" Danielle Steel is an amazing romance author! She always seems to find a way to happiness in any situation! "
— Julie, 5/22/2009
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.