In this riveting novel, Danielle Steel explores a high-profile affair that reverberates throughout an entire family, from the wounded wife to her husband—torn between two women—to the wife’s close-knit sisters and their mother.When Rose McCarthy’s staff at Mode magazine pitches a cover shoot with Hollywood’s hottest young actress, the actress’s sizzling affair with a bestselling French author is exposed. The author happens to be Rose’s son-in-law, which creates a painful dilemma for her. Her daughter Nadia, a talented interior designer, has been struggling to hold her marriage together, and conceal the truth from their young daughters, her family, and the world. But Nicolas, her straying husband, is blinded by passion for a younger woman—and not only that, she is pregnant with his child. Nadia’s three sisters close ranks around her, flying to Paris from Los Angeles and New York to lend support and offer their widely divergent advice. Athena, a jovial celebrity chef with her own TV show in Los Angeles, is leery of marriage. Olivia, a stern conservative New York superior court judge, is haunted by a shocking secret of her own. Venetia, a zany fashion designer, happily married with three kids, has the gentlest, most realistic point of view. Despite their well-meaning advice, Nadia needs to figure out what she herself thinks, and what to do next.
The Affair is about the painful journey to discover who you are, what you want, and how much forgiveness and compromise you are capable of in order to be loved. It’s about finding yourself at the crossroads of life when everything is on the line. It’s about the hard lessons we are forced to learn about others and ourselves. Right up until its final twist, this gripping novel is full of powerful insights about who we love, how much—and even how much we love ourselves.
Journey into the heart-stopping new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, The Affair: A Novel. Experience the captivating story of Elena and Michael, two souls drawn together by a powerful and undeniable connection.
Elena is a successful artist, living a seemingly perfect life with her devoted husband. Michael is a charming man with a successful career and a loving family. When these two strangers cross paths, their lives are forever changed.
As Elena and Michael embark on a forbidden affair, they find themselves caught in a web of secrets, lies, and passion. They must navigate the treacherous waters of betrayal and heartbreak, while also facing the consequences of their actions.
With her signature storytelling prowess, Danielle Steel paints a vivid portrait of two people who are irresistibly drawn to each other, despite the risks. The Affair: A Novel delves into the complexities of love, desire, and the choices we make that shape our lives.
Prepare to be swept away by this emotionally charged novel that explores the boundaries of love and loyalty. The Affair: A Novel is a poignant reminder of the power of desire and the consequences of our actions.
Join Elena and Michael on their tumultuous journey of love, betrayal, and redemption. Immerse yourself in the pages of The Affair: A Novel and let Danielle Steel take you on an unforgettable emotional ride.
