First Sight: A Novel
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (974 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1423320565 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 308 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Just another tedious story about an over achieving woman Very early on, in my reading of this book, I asked myself why, why am I bothering to read another Danielle Steel book. My answer is I guess I keep hoping, hoping that she will write like she did in books like "Message from Nam", "Zoya" and "Thurston House". Or perhaps my taste in books has evolved and grown up.I found this book tedious, especially in the beginning. It took approximately the first 67 pages, to lay down the foundation, background, thoughts and motivation before we saw s. Robin Mittasch said Seriously?. I have read every one of DS books. I preorder them when I know they are coming out and I have noticed that the last several books have been down right disappointing and just plain ole' bad.The constant repetitiveness of her story is ridiculous.While I understand that she has a contract with her publishers and has to produce "X" amount of books a year. slow it down and write how you are capable of writing.For newbies just starting out reading DS, try reading Jewels or Long Road Home to. First Sight Betti Jones It is boring and not well written, it is like she keeps repeating the same description of events to fill the pages. I have readmany of her books and have enjoyed most of them, this one is not a favorite!!!
Always willing to take risks in business, she never risks her heart. With an unerring instinct for what the next trend will be, an innate genius for business, tireless labor, and sheer fearlessness, starting from nothing, over two decades Timmie has built an international empire that has brought her enormous satisfaction and success. But neither can deny their growing friendship and the electricity that sparks whenever they meet. Milan. Fashion Week in all four cities. At the center of the storm and avalanche of work is American Timmie O’Neill, whose renowned line, Timmie O, is the embodiment of casual chic, in fashion and for the home. But despite her well-ordered and highly controlled world, it turns out that Timmie O’Neill is not immune to magic when it strikes. A month of endless interviews, parties, and unflagging work and attention to detail at the semiannual ready to wear fashion shows — the famous prêt-à-porter. She has created a business that inspires, fills, and consumes her life. When two very different worlds and strong-willed people collide, everything changes in an instant, as they confront the age-old question of whether to lay oneself bare and risk intimacy — or not. There is every reason why they must remain apart. Paris, L.A., and the world of ready to wear fashion provide rich backdrops for Danielle Steel’s deeply involving story of a gifted designer whose talent and drive have brought her everyth
From Booklist Fashion designer Timmie O’Neill runs a thriving empire, but she is all alone. Steel is one of the world’s most popular authors, and this poignant romance is sure to thrill her many loyal fans and reach many new readers, too. When he’s finally ready to divorce, his estranged wife is diagnosed with cancer, and Timmie is left alone again, this time with the secret that she’s carrying his child. The two fall for each other immediately, sharing desires they’ve never shared with anyone else, but Jean-Charles is trapped in a floundering marriage. Timmie is an intriguing heroine because her private anxieties and public success are at odds, and she doesn’t find peace until her late forties. --Aleksandra Walker . After being orphane
Her many international bestsellers include Until the End of Time, The Sins of the Mother, Friends Forever, Betrayal, Hotel Vendôme, Happy Birthday, and other highly acclaimed novels. . Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors, with over 600 million copies of her novels sold. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life a