This is another entertaining novel from Danielle Steel which leaves reader
curious until the very end. It is, like any Danielle Steel's novels, is an easy
reading. It has a great magnetic power which keeps reader involved in the plot
through out the story.
This is a story which has three men characters, around which the plot is woven.
The story begins with their introduction and slowly in their lives. Cooper Winslow
is a 70 years old ex-Hollywood star. He is handsome, single and charming who
is popular amongst younger women circle. One of his many qualities which attract
him to women younger than him is that he is a spendthrift and does not mind
spending big amounts of money on his date. But now, he is struggling to keep
his financial position safe which is necessary if he wants to keep enjoying
the same life style and standard of living. His attorney, Mark, has advised
him against all kinds of unnecessary expenditure and suggests him to rent two
different portions of the mansion.
Mark and Jimmy are new renters of the two different sections of the house.
Mark got a divorce when his wife leaves him for another man and Jimmy is a social
worker who has lost his wife to an illness. Mark moves in first and becomes
friends with Jimmy from the very first day. Cooper Winslow is not yet bothered
by his new renters and stays busy in different women. Mark and Jimmy
see him on the TV and talks about his discuss his interest in women.
Things start to take a different form when Cooper Winslow brings Alex, 28-year-old
medical resident who is wealthy and happens to be a possessor of a big trust
fund. Alex has a good time with Cooper and is friendly with his neighbors, Mark
and Jimmy. Alex loves children and is liked by Mark's children when they
move in with Mark. Cooper hates children but soon his life takes a big turn
which changes him.
One day Cooper discovers that he has a daughter from his very old affair who
wants to meet him. After meeting with her daughter his perception changes and
he starts to enjoy the company of his only child. He is having a good time with
Alex and can share his thoughts and his heart with his daughter, who seems to
understand exactly what he says.
Mark meets with an accident and he is critical situation. Alex makes sure that
he gets all the attention to get well. She not only takes care of him but also
comforts Mark's mother who has been called to come see mark. Mark gets well
and Alex sees more of him after Cooper blows Alex with a bad news. Cooper says
good-byes to Alex because he is no longer comfortable dating Alex who is very
younger than him and is in a better financial position. He does not want to
marry her for her money and he is not sure if he would love her same if she
was without the money.
Alex and Mark like each other and start to think about their future together.
On the other hand Cooper and Mark's mother are hitting off and seem to be sharing
the same taste. Cooper's daughter wants to settle with Jimmy who is a good man
and loves her a lot. Every body is happy and has met the right people.
It is a nice novel with an intriguing story plot, characters are interesting
and to some extent true too. This book introduces some characters which change
at the end because of some unexpected turns and choices in their way. It is
a must read for Danielle Steel's fan and people who want to start reading her
work.