4.5 out of 5
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this gripping novel from Danielle Steel, a top Hollywood executive seeks a new beginning when his career takes an unplanned turn.
As the head of a prestigious movie studio for nearly two decades, Andy Westfield has had every conceivable professional luxury: a stunning office on the forty-fourth floor, a loyal assistant who can all but read his mind, access to a private jet and company cars. The son of Hollywood royalty, Andy always put his career before his marriage, and now, besides his daughter and young grandchildren, it’s the only thing he truly loves.
But then Andy’s world is upended. The studio is sold, and the buyer’s son demands the top seat. Out of a job and humiliated, Andy spirals. When his head clears, he decides to get as far away from Los Angeles as possible until the dust settles and he can find a new way forward.
Andy signs a six-month rental agreement for a luxurious home in a tiny, forgotten coastal town two hours from London. When he arrives, he hires a local woman to help get his affairs in order. A former journalist, Violet Smith is at a crossroads as well, and this temporary job is exactly what she needs to tide her over. But when Violet leaves the manuscript of her unfinished novel behind after work one day, Andy lets his curiosity get the best of him and is captivated by a story that begs to be adapted for the big screen. Could this be the miracle they’ve both been looking for?
In Second Act, Danielle Steel presents a heartening tale of how challenging times give way to opportunities and an original outline does not always contain the perfect ending.
320 pages,
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First published October 23, 2023
ISBN 9780593587881
Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with nearly a billion copies of her novels sold. Her recent many international bestsellers include Against All Odds, The Duchess and The Right Time. She is also the 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; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California.
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S. Schlosser
5
Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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I loved the idea that what you think is important really isn't. He found himself. He figured out what was important in life.
Ed Thomas
5
Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
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I got this book for my wife. She called it a good read! DS is one of her favorite authors.
Nana S
5
EXCELLENT
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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This book was so enjoyable and easy reading. As always, Danielle Steel develops her characters and settings in a unique way. It was interesting to read about the Hollywood lifestyle, but more interesting to read about a man realizing what was really important..
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Linda S. Cook
5
Best I've read for a while
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
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It was easy to picture the characters and get to know them very well. Easy to feel their feelings and love them or hate them. Very intricate and different!
D. Stone
5
Great Story!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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Andy Westfield had it all and lost the power brutally in seconds. He had sacrificed everything for the job. When the unexpected happens and he was offered the power again, he has to decide what does he want to be when he grows up.
Jean Hettel
5
Surprise ! How would I react?
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2024
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This novel makes you look into your own life. Ask yourself the question, could I react the same way myself?
stacy Kelly
5
Second Act
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
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As expected, Danielle delivered a story that you feel in your soul. Her books always allow me to become a part of the stories world. I have never followed an author as closely as Danielle, reading every book she has ever written. And every book is different and special by itself. Love this author and hope she continues to write for many years to come.
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Freda Teeter
4
Good read
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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Enjoyed the book very much, but always enjoy them.
Kathy
4
Another Good One by Steel!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
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This novel is about the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. Hollywood is a fickle. Your place at the top can be a temporary existence. Is all of that better than a true and more permanent kind of life?
D Toth
3
Good story but has a flaw
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
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This is a good story with interesting characters but the author wrote way too many pages telling how incredibly wonderful Tony is in all areas of his life. It got boring due to much repetition. I finally skimmed ahead until I reached the meat of the story.
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