High Stakes

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What follows is a wonderful story of five very talented woman who supported each other, especially in this ‘me too movement’. For most of the women, they all have their own issues, not necessarily the sexual harassment, but struggling with family and financially, marriages falling apart, love, respect, and threats against them. Merriwether Jones is the CFO and highly respected but her husband is harsh over her profitable and fortunate career. The contemporary romance novel ‘Kaleidoscope’ is another of Danielle Steel’s well-loved works. Published in 1987, the book added to her long list of successful novels. The book was brought to the public eye by Delacorte Press.

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High Stakes by Danielle Steel is one of my favorite of her books that I’ve read recently. I liked that she took on the #MeToo movement with a vengeance. These characters were realistic and I was drawn into this book from the very beginning. The contemporary romance novel ‘Zoya,’ penned by acclaimed author Danielle Steel, was published in 1988. This title further solidified Steel’s reputation for creating engaging and heartwarming stories. The publishing house responsible for bringing this novel to readers was Delacorte Press. Journalist Paxton Andrews witnesses the Vietnam war close-up, a journey starting from Savannah high school, extending to Berkeley college, and finally leading her to Saigon. Various soldiers she encounters undergo irrevocable transformations due to the Vietnam war. High Stakes was published in March 2022 by Pan Macmillan. I missed getting to this one when it was first released, but I’ve been making an effort to catch up on some easy reads that are well overdue for review now school holidays have commenced. High Stakes is a standard model Danielle Steel novel. It is about success, fortune, power, privilege and love. Hilary, their elder sister, haunted by their separation, foregoes personal life for a notable career. Then enters John Chapman, a lawyer tasked to find the sisters, marking the beginning of a journey from New York to Appalachia, leading up to a staggering revelation.This story has several different running storylines running throughout the entire book. The story for the most part was interesting but extremely predictable. There are some triggers within the book such as sexual harassment and rape so be aware of those triggers. A fantastical romance between a young Frenchwoman and an American actor in wartime Paris ends in tragedy, leaving their three children mysteriously separated. While Megan grows up comfortably and becomes a doctor in Appalachia, Alexandra is raised in opulence, ignorant of her adoption and her turbulent past. High Stakes is beautifully written with lots of noteable office drama that fans love! Danielle Steel is one of the reigning queens of romance and suspense. She has still got it going on in the world of great books and shows no signs of slowing down.

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Life handed Danielle a series of challenges and milestones. Amid balancing five marriages, motherhood, and her writing career, Danielle was determined to find her niche. Her dedication saw her write into the night, compromising sleep to bring her stories to life. She overcame personal hurdles including a fear of flying, and now comfortably divides her time between her homes in San Francisco and Paris. Merriwether Jones is the CFO for the agency. She appears to have it all—beauty, success, and a perfect marriage until her husband’s jealousy over her career threatens to blow everything up. Summer’s End’ was an early contemporary romance novel by Danielle Steel. It was published in 1979, becoming another hallmark in Steel’s blossoming career. The book was introduced to readers by the Warner Books publishing house. The author takes us behind closed doors and shows us the hidden horrors women face in the workplace. The story revolves around several women, not just those who have been sexually abused, but who struggle with other issues. Single parenting and financial struggles dog these women as well. In this instance it is a literary and talent agency where we hear from four different successful women. Surprisingly not all of these women are wealhty, and this is refereshing as this auhtor usually choses to write about the rich and elite.

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At the young age of eight, the divorce of her parents led Danielle to find solace and expression in literature, blossoming her passion for storytelling and poetry. Her educational journey encompassed renowned design institutes where she fortified her unique narrative style. Then there's Francine Rivers, the stern and accomplished head of the literary department. Also a single mom after her husband's affair with the nanny, she has overcome the resulting financial hardships, but only with unbearable sacrifice.

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Get ready folks! High Stakes is a juicy new book you are going to love. Danielle Steel is admired by millions as a fantastic storyteller. This one did not disappoint! Antonia Adams is the product of a loveless marriage between a beautiful young model and a wealthy entrepreneur. As a child, she is abandoned in the chasm between them. Unprotected and unloved, she learns that the only way to feel safe is to draw as little attention as possible, to be invisible. From the outside, the powerful women embody what she desires. Jane models herself after them to find her footing. Her colleagues are strong and successful women but are each hiding secrets. Will Jane find the courage to stand up for what's right or are the stakes too high to tell the truth? When the author ventures outside her trademark romances, she pens well-researched stories and powerful protagonists.. Steel's take on the #metoo movement provided a different angle that what's traditional told. California has served as Steel’s creative hub for a major part of her career where she often handles five projects simultaneously, showcasing her exceptional multitasking abilities. All her novels have been runaway successes, including those published in hardcover editions. Anchoring her stories in rich families grappling with crises, her narrative pulls viewers into worlds threatened by harsh realities such as imprisonment, fraud, coercion, and self-harm.Danielle Steel embarked on her writing journey while still a student at New York University, completing her debut manuscript at the young age of 19. Under the mentorship of a renowned editor and her subsequent move to San Francisco, she soon saw her first novel, ‘Going Home,’ hit the shelves in 1973. This marked the dawn of her illustrious writing career, paving the way into San Francisco’s high society. When Fletcher accosts Jane again, pushing her against the wall, she goes to a lawyer to claim sexual harassment. Fletcher is charged, and tries to buy her off, which she refuses. In a short time, a few others in the company will also add their voices to the sexual harassment fight. Danielle Steel, a leading light in the world of American authors, has earned a significant reputation for the timeless themes of romance in her novels. Recognized as one of the best-selling authors alive, and one of the most prosperous fiction authors in history, she impressively boasts sales exceeding 800 million copies. Until 2021, she penned 190 books, out of which over 140 are novels, reinforcing her dominance in the literary realm. A compelling and thought-provoking novel from the world’s favourite storyteller. Set around a New York talent agency, a group of accomplished women discover the high price of success. Allie Moore, is in charge of the entertainment department, dealing with actors and actresses; she loves her job, always dining out with many of them. When she falls in love with one of the younger actors, she is warned it could hurt her reputation, as she is older than him. Allie refuses to stop seeing Eric, but becomes concerned that her reputation could be tarnished.