Child's Play

Note: This is a new, unread book.

The toughest lessons often come from our children. What happens when they don't follow the paths we've envisioned for them? In this captivating novel, Danielle Steel delves into how families can adapt and thrive in unforeseen ways.

Kate Morgan, a senior partner at a top New York law firm, takes immense pride in her three grown children. Tamara, Anthony, and Claire all attended excellent schools, embarked on impressive careers, and would have made their late father proud. As a single mother since her husband's passing, Kate has maintained a firm grip on her family, career, and emotions, never questioning whether she truly understands her children's desires or if her ambitions align with theirs. She is about to find out.

One frantic summer in Manhattan turns Kate's world on its head. One child has been harboring a startling secret while another reveals an equally shocking truth. An ideal match and picture-perfect wedding give way to a relationship that rattles her to the core. An unconventional love affair and an unexpected pregnancy add to the turmoil. As a mother and a successful, independent woman, Kate struggles to navigate the whirlwind of events, realizing that she, too, has kept secrets from her children.

Sometimes, the surprising choices our children make turn out to be better than what we envisioned for them. Parenting often means letting go of our dreams and embracing theirs.