The first half of this book had me crying like a baby! Danielle Steel's books always hit me hard, but she never disappoints with a happy ending.

The House on Hope Street follows Liz as she learns to live with grief. It was Christmas morning when she suddenly and tragically lost her husband, Jack. He was not only her husband but also the father of their five children and her law firm partner. Over the next year, we follow Liz as she fills both her and Jack's roles in parenting and in her career. Liz's eldest son, Peter, lands himself in the hospital after a terrifying accident, where Liz meets her son's new doctor, Bill Webster, whom Liz may learn to love again with time.

I always love a Danielle Steel book. The subjects that she touches are serious, but in the end, we have a happily ever after that will warm your heart. What I love about this book is how grief is approached. Grief is never a one size fits all. Liz receives advice and suggestions on what she should be doing to heal. She should donate his clothing, she should start dating immediately, she shouldn't start dating, she should close her law firm, she should hire a law partner. While her friends and family mean well, Liz knows that she needs to take one step at a time and do what feels right to her.

This is a fast-paced and short novel. The story takes place over the first year of their loss. At times, it felt repetitive because of how certain things stayed the same over that period of time.

If you enjoy a good cry sometimes and Danielle Steel's writing style, you have to read The House on Hope Street.

christmas • contemporary romance • drama • family • grief