Parce qu'elle estime que le père de son enfant est incapable d'assumer une paternité, L. Adams décide à contre-coeur de le faire adopter. Mais leur situation s'étant améliorée, Lori et Brett veulent reprendre leur fils. Une âpre bataille juridique s'engage alors...
The brilliantly funny and heartwarming New York Times bestseller about a young woman who stumbles, then fights to build a new life after the death of her husband. 36-year-old Sophie Stanton loses her young husband to cancer. In an age where women are expected to be high-achievers, Sophie desperately wants to be a good widow?a graceful, composed Jackie Kennedy kind of widow. Alas, Sophie is more of a Jack Daniels kind. Downing cartons of ice-cream for breakfast, breaking down in the produce section of supermarkets, showing up to work in her bathrobe and bunny slippers?soon she?s not only lost her husband, but her job and her waistline as well. In a desperate attempt to reinvent her life, Sophie moves to Ashland, Oregon. But instead of the way it?s depicted in the movies, with a rugged Sam Shepherd kind of guy finding her, Sophie finds herself in the middle of Lucy-and-Ethel madcap adventures with a darkly comic edge. Still, Sophie proves that with enough humor and chutzpah, it is possible to have life after loss.
Lorsque Maggie pour la première fois entre dans le cabinet du célèbre psychologue Dr. Golding, elle est si accablée par sa peine qu'elle se confie accidentellement à un homme qu'elle prend pour lui - le bricoleur Jake Cooper. Touché par le destin de Maggie et convaincu de pouvoir l'aider à sa manière, Jake ne pense pas à corriger son erreur et l'accompagne "professionnellement" tout au long de sa thérapie qui s'étale sur plusieurs semaines. Ce n'est que lorsqu'il réalise qu'il met en jeu l'amour de sa vie qu'il comprend l'ampleur de son erreur, mais il est déjà trop tard.
Danielle Steel delves into the challenges of dating, relationships, and love through the lives of three charming yet troubled bachelors. Charlie Harrington, a handsome philanthropist, has impossibly high standards for his ideal bride. Adam Weiss, a celebrity lawyer in his forties, favors young, voluptuous women for fleeting romances. Gray Hawk, a talented artist, struggles with the concept of family, preferring to keep relationships casual. During their annual summer vacation on Charlie's luxurious yacht in the Mediterranean, their bachelor lives take unexpected turns. By autumn, each man finds himself in a relationship that defies his expectations. Charlie is drawn to a passionate social worker who surprises him in ways he never anticipated. Adam becomes involved with a striking young woman who possesses a sharp intellect, challenging his usual preferences. Meanwhile, Gray unexpectedly falls for a successful career woman who is also a mother, confronting his fears of commitment. As they face their deepest anxieties and the complexities of love, the trio must navigate the unpredictable nature of relationships. This journey promises transformative changes for Charlie, Adam, and Gray, revealing that love can be the most thrilling adventure of all.