What do You think about Fine Things (2007)?
What a heartbreaking page-turner. I couldn't put this down. It pulled out all of the saddest stops, and it successfully became only the second book ever to make me cry.I love that the main character is a male, based on everything he goes through. This is something I'd typically read happening to a woman. Steel throws all of the most devastating happenings possible at this character and you can't help but feel sorry for him. I know Steel has the reputation for being over-the-top and cheesy, but it works. When a story captures my attention that quickly and for that long, I know it's good. I was sad for the book to end. I'll definitely be reading more of her.
—Megan
This was my first Danielle Steel novel. I'm not sure if her other books are different but I don't think I will be finding out. Unfortunately, I did not really like the writing. It just seemed very forced and very rushed. It seemed like she wanted a happy ending, so she rushed to get there; then, when she got there, she realized she was only a third of the way through the book so she had to put in some conflict. Once she did that (and it was over fairly suddenly), she needed another happy ending, so she forced that to happen. I didn't find myself caring enough about the characters.
—Rachel H Alvini
One of the best Danielle Steel books I've read. Not only is this book NOT about a female heroine, it's very realistic. The main character, a man called Bernard (aka Bernie) isn't exceptionally handsome or anything, and has an over protective mother. His luck with women isn't the best, until he found Elizabeth O'Reily! His mother, or should is say, his JEWISH mother, didn't approve of her at first due to the simple fact that Liz isn't Jewish. Later on though she learns to accept her and love her. (Liz has a daughter).Anyways, long story short, this story talks about a man's journey through life. It's quite interesting tbh
—Dana
