Neighbors

By: Danielle Steel

Narrated by: James Babson

In Danielle Steel's gripping new novel, a reclusive woman opens up her home to her neighbors in the wake of a devastating earthquake, setting off events that reveal secrets, break relationships apart, and bring strangers together to forge powerful new bonds.

Meredith White was one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. But a personal tragedy cut her acting career short and alienated her from her family. For the last 15 years, Meredith has been living alone in San Francisco with two trusted caretakers. Then, on a muggy late summer day, a massive earthquake strikes Northern California, plunging the Bay Area into chaos. Without a moment's hesitation, Meredith invites her stunned and shaken neighbors into her mostly undamaged home as the recovery begins.

These people did not even realize that movie star Meredith White was living on their street. Now, they are sharing her mansion, as well as their most closely kept secrets. Without the walls and privacy of their own homes, one by one, new relationships are forged. For every neighbor, there is a story, from the doctor whose wife and children fear him, to the beautiful young woman dating a dishonorable man, to the aspiring writer caring for a famous blind musician.

In the heart of the crisis, Meredith finds herself venturing back into the world. And thanks to the suspicions and dogged detective work of a disaster relief volunteer, a former military officer named Charles, a shocking truth about her own world is exposed. Suddenly Meredith sees her isolation, her estranged family, and even her acting career in a whole new light.

Filled with powerful human dramas, Neighbors is a penetrating look at how our world can be upended in a moment. In a novel of unforgettable characters and stunning twists, acts of love and courage become the most powerful forces of all.

©2021 Danielle Steel (P)2021 Recorded Books

Great book and great narration!

Yet, another great read from Ms. Steel . It was a suspenseful unraveling tale, a heartwarming story of betrayal, deception, romance and human connection. I enjoyed hearing about Meredith’s journey going from a reclusive movie star to rebuilding her world and shining in unexpected ways.

I also loved Mr. Babson’s voice. I’ve listened to many books on my daily commutes and his narration stands out. Soothing and nicely paced, he brought the characters to life. Enjoyable all around.

Domestic Violence Trigger

It was a fine story. Well written and like so many of DS’s books, you can get lost in it. It is so nice to see deeper dimensions on leading women in real situations that the real world can identify with.

As a victim of domestic violence there were some parts of the book that their should be a trigger warning for, if you have a similar history, be prepared and plan accordingly.

Repeat, Repeat, Repeat?

Good story line but where was the editor? Why was the information repeated? And repeated? Delete, pls.

Good story

The male reader was terrible. Very flat performance, almost stopped listening due to his style and voice. I feel a woman would have told the story much better and would have preferred Meredith to be the reader. Especially due to the domestic abuse, death of son, and emotions of the women and their struggles. Will not listen to another book by him although I may be interested in the story.

Not bad

First thing I wanna point out is that it is pretty repetitive throughout the book.

It was a slow start but it eventually picked up a little bit and got interesting.

I was not particularly blown away by this read but it wasn’t bad.

Exciting and full of twists

Outstanding book and the narrator really captures the essence of all the characters. It is definitely a book you can’t wait to finish . Loved it!

it pays to get to know your neighbors

loved it but fell asleep and had to go back to see how they caught the villains I need the right guy

.the story is actually in this day.real life .....

love it
the story is actually in our life in this days
daniel I admire you

another good one

a great story of trust, come back , and moving on after a tragedy. You really feel the emotions of the characters in the writing. loved it!!

10 star rating

This was my first time listening to a Danielle Steel novel. This is an absolute must hear novel. The narrator did an Phenomenal job. The story line was captivating and held my interest. It's so worth the credit.