A Mother's Love

A devoted mother outrunning a troubled childhood and adapting to an empty nest is tested in ways she never expected in this suspenseful novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.

 

On the occasion of her daughter Valerie’s wedding and her upcoming fiftieth birthday, bestselling author Halley Holbrook finds herself reflecting. Raising twins Valerie and Olivia is her proudest accomplishment. Halley has been able to give them the loving and safe home she never had, having survived a childhood so traumatic she’s never talked about it with her girls. Long ago, Halley decided to live in the sunlight of the present, not the dark shadows of the past.

 

After Valerie moves to Los Angeles with her producer husband, and Olivia follows to remain close to her sister, Halley is empty-nesting in her Fifth Avenue apartment. Facing her first holiday alone in years, she books a trip to Paris.

 

On the flight over, she meets charming Bart Warner, and the two become fast friends. Halley hasn’t dated since her partner died three years ago, yet she quickly begins to feel more like herself. But when a cunning thief makes off with her handbag and then begins to harass her, it reawakens old ghosts from her past. Vowing not to be a victim, and with Bart’s help, she chooses a bold course of action.

 

The moving story of a woman determined to give her daughters what she never had—a mother’s love—Danielle Steel’s gripping novel is a story of emotional resilience and truly letting go.

©2025 Danielle Steel (P)2025 Recorded Books

The strength and wellbeing of Hali and the love she gave her children, even though her mother did not give her the same

I loved the story from beginning to end! It is amazing what she overcame and the love she ga to her girls

Good Story

I absolutely loved this story. Danielle Steel never disappoints. I always look forward to reading or listening to her books.

The herione

"H" is a strong woman who stood her ground and beat the odds to survival.

Compelling Storyline

The book had a solid storyline, and the main character’s journey was especially compelling it was easily the strongest part of the novel. While the supporting characters were adequate, they lacked the depth that would have made their stories more memorable. The ending was fairly predictable and could have been tightened up. A more satisfying wrap-up of all the characters’ storylines would have made for a stronger finish. Overall, a good read with standout moments, but it left some threads hanging.

Abuse of her mother to her daughter!

The book was written simple and well done to the author and such a good and quick listening!