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PRAISE FOR

DANIELLE STEEL

“A LITERARY PHENOMENON … and not to be pigeonholed as one who produces a predictable kind of book.”—The Detroit NewsTHE PLOTS OF DANIELLE STEEL'S NOVELS TWIST AND WEAVE as incredible stories unfold to the glee and delight of her enormous reading public.”—United Press International“Ms. Steel's fans won't be disappointed!”—The New York Times Book Review“One counts on Danielle Steel for A STORY THAT ENTERTAINS AND INFORMS.”—The Chattanooga Times“Steel writes convincingly about universal human emotions.”—Publishers Weekly“STEEL IS AT THE TOP OF HER BESTSELLING FORM.”—Houston Chronicle“FEW MODERN WRITERS CONVEY THE PATHOS OF FAMILY AND MARITAL LIFE WITH SUCH HEARTFELT EMPATHY.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer“It's nothing short of amazing that even after [dozens of] novels, Danielle Steel can still come up with a good new yarn.”—The (Newark) Star-Ledger

PRAISE FOR THE RECENT NOVELS OF

DANIELLE STEEL

THE COTTAGE“A story of friendship … fans can always count on Danielle Steel to come up with a best-selling story … [her] charm has lasted.”—Abilene Reporter NewsSUNSET IN ST. TROPEZ“Steel's skillful character development shines.”—The (Newark) Star-Ledger“Steel delivers yet another gem that fans will eagerly devour.”—BooklistTHE KISS“Steel pulls through with skillful plotting, steeping a gentle brew that will once again gratify her legions of fans.”—Publishers WeeklyLONE EAGLE“THE NOVEL IS BRIGHTLY PACED, and the World War II setting provides plenty of contextual drama.”—PeopleLEAP OF FAITH“STEEL IS A SKILLED STORYTELLER. [Her] tale provides entertainment and imparts important lessons.”—BooklistJOURNEY“Steel uses her storytelling flair here … beautiful people, a glamorous setting, an evil antagonist, a dash of political intrigue and a hearty dose of social consciousness combine in AN ENTERTAINING AND EYE-OPENING STORY … it's quite a trip.”—Chicago TribuneTHE HOUSE ON HOPE STREET“[This] simple story of a courageous woman weathering the worst of life's storms is HARD TO PUT DOWN … Steel knows how to wring the emotion out of the briefest scene.”—People

Also by Danielle Steel

ANSWERED PRAYERS           NO GREATER LOVE SUNSET IN ST. TROPEZ           HEARTBEAT THE KISS           MESSAGE FROM NAM LEAP OF FAITH           DADDY LONE EAGLE           STAR JOURNEY           ZOYA THE HOUSE ON           KALEIDOSCOPE HOPE STREET           FINE THINGS THE WEDDING           WANDERLUST IRRESISTIBLE FORCES           SECRETS GRANNY DAN           FAMILY ALBUM BITTERSWEET           FULL CIRCLE MIRROR IMAGE           CHANGES HIS BRIGHT LIGHT:           THURSTON HOUSE THE STORY OF NICK TRAINA           CROSSINGS THE KLONE AND I           ONCE IN A LIFETIME THE LONG ROAD HOME           A PERFECT STRANGER THE GHOST           REMEMBRANCE SPECIAL DELIVERY           PALOMINO THE RANCH           LOVE: POEMS SILENT HONOR           THE RING MALICE           LOVING FIVE DAYS IN PARIS           TO LOVE AGAIN LIGHTNING           SUMMER'S END WINGS           SEASON OF PASSION THE GIFT           THE PROMISE ACCIDENT           NOW AND FOREVER VANISHED           PASSION'S PROMISE MIXED BLESSINGS           GOING HOME JEWELS           a cognizant original v5 release october 14 2010

To my very wonderful children,

Beatie, Trevor, Todd, Sam, Nick,

Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara,

who are the light of my life,

the joy of my days,

the comfort of my life,

the solace in sorrow,

my light in the dark,

and the hope of my heart.

No greater joy than you,

and when you have children one day,

may you be as lucky as I have been

to love and be loved by you.

with all my love,

                                        Mom/d.s.

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