I think this is the first Danielle Steel book I've ever read. I had high hopes, as Steel is a bestselling author who has written dozens of books. (Also, the cover is gorgeous.) Honestly, though, I was really disappointed when I began reading.

The story line was promising, but the book description revealed the first 65% of the book, and the remaining portion was incredibly predictable. The characters were all one dimensional and flat. The writing was heavy handed and repetitious. The style of prose land overwhelmingly on "telling" over "showing".

I forced myself to power through, and I do think the last 15% of the book was the best portion. I can't recommend the book overall, though.