Blessing in Disguise: A Novel

This book grabbed me from the first chapter! Steele’s writing presents a story that flows smoothly and catches one’s interest and curiosity as to what happens in the next pages to follow. Steele knows how to make the characters lives different and interesting such that you don’t want to put the book down and that you don’t want to leave the adventure the story takes you on. The characters lives are flawed as many are in real life. I liked the human element aspect and the way the story teaches one that no matter how difficult live can get, how mistakes one makes won’t necessarily kill you, they teach you more than a formal education may like loving what you have and being grateful for it. Also, how forgiving can set you free. This was a story that one can take away hope for the future.

True Steel style, lot of tragedies with some good outcomes. She has great writing skills. I love this book. And her use of family that could be real.

An emotionally riveting family saga! The main character has the pleasure of knowing love in many fashions throughout her life, and though sadness and disappointment come knocking on her door on more than one occasion, she has the tenacity to live life to it's fullest time and time again. The pace of movement in the book didn't let the reader become too attached to any particular relationship, more so the plot centered on Isabelle and her children rather than the men in her life. I enjoyed it!American Isabelle McAvoy knows it's going to be the time of her life when she lands an internship at a Paris art gallery at the tender age of twenty but she didn't know it was going to wield her one of the most kind and loving relationships she'll ever enjoy. Wealthy client Putnam Armstrong is the epitome of kindness and grace, but his reclusive lifestyle doesn't allow him the mental capabilities of handling a true relationship, but she's happy to accept what little time she can have with him before she returns to the US.Upon returning home, Isabelle finds herself pregnant, and though her first born daughter is the light of her father's eyes, he can't bring himself to offer Isabelle more than his love from afar and all the support she could ever need in raising their daughter. She settles into life as a single mother and over the years allows herself to be swept off her feet by another man who turns out to be a con, but leaves her with her second daughter. Isabelle has no plans of ever falling in love again when the man who turns out to be one of her dearest loves enters her life. Their time together is passionate and sweet, and though a tragic ending unravels, she brings a third daughter into the fold.Her art consulting business has really taken off and allows her to lead a fulfilling life as her children grow and flourish. When her girls have all flown the coop and settled into their own lives, she finds herself at a loss for what to do with herself. When possible changes make her reflect back upon her life, she decides to allow herself to unravel the secret she's been carrying with her for all of these years and attempt to put her life on the track she wants it to be. In doing so, she reconnects with her daughters in a way she never expected and finds inner peace and a satisfying future.

This book didn't disappoint me at all. Her stories continue to be wonderful and emotional. None of her books are dull and the storyline is amazing.

Many times you can predict the way her story will go, but with this book she included a lot of unpredictable twists.

I thought this was a wonderful story and enjoyed every minute of reading it.It begins with Isabelle, thinking of her 3 daughters and about how different they are from each other. The rest of the story goes through her life and those of her children. I felt like part of the family and enjoyed everything about them!

This is a well written book about a buyer that is a art broker buyer for clients. She has a host of things that happen to her in a suspenful page turning events. From having a baby with a lover that is 20+ years older than her. Only to find out he will not marry her and only wants to see her 1 mo a year. To marry a person who turns out to being a criminal only after she has his baby. Next she marry a lover and is pregnant only to have him die in an accident.She has 3 different daughters all in different spots. 1 is in India 1 is in Italy and 1 is in NY.All with different goals. When she hire an an assistant because she feels she is going to go blind. This assistant will travel with her. Do they fall in love?You need to read the book to find out all these answers. You be intrigued and not be disappointed in this page turning book

Exhausting but wonderful # this Was another good read !!! The places they travel too and the different personalities was good too !

Another lovely book by Danielle steel. Just love her book s .which I have read all of them and enjoyed them immensely. I am 63 I recommend these books for people of all ages . As I have been reading Danielle s books since I was in my twenties. Danielle s books cover a good range of topics. So you never get bored. I have gone from books to kindle books. My son buys me all Danielle s books . So I am a lucky happy lady. Give them a try her books are BRILLIANT. 5 *****

Read during lockdown. From the start the characters did not seem very believable to me and they are certainly set in a very privileged lifestyle. Have read many of this author’s books but unfortunately this is not one of her better novels.

It was a blessing in disguise. But ended to quickly. What happens next? We need a follow up. Great writing keeps your attention. Need to know what's happens with Jack and Isabelle

This is a great read and I read it in two days! As much as I am a fan and have read all Danielle Steele books I have not been that wowed by the last few, however I really enjoyed this one and recommend it.

Easy to lose yourself in this book. Great characters and a flowing story.I did not want it to end.