Never Too Late

This is the second book I've read recently by Ms. Steel that makes me think there is a ghostwriter or multiple ghostwriters are creating her newer books. (According to Google, there are no ghostwriters, only assistants!)

This book does hit all the correct buttons for a romance...very formulaic, but with a very creative story. This time, there are three romances to watch. Two sisters and their mother!

I was a little put off by Ms. Steel using an almost exact copy of 9-11 to push her idea of a sort of 'meet cute' situation.

What truly drove me to distraction was the repetitiveness that shows up not only in the same book but sometimes she repeats herself on the same page. It does make for a lot of filler.

*ARC supplied by the publisher show more Delacorte Press/Penguin Random House, the author, and NetGalley.

A fine, fast read for the beach. show less

In Never Too Late by Danielle Steel, Kezia Cooper Hobson, a nurse practitioner and a recent widow, moves to a Manhatten penthouse overlooking New York City from San Francisco, California to be near her daughters and begin a new phase of her life. On July Fourth, she watches a crisis happening to some of the famous landmark buildings across New York City. Her famous movie star neighbor, Sam Stewart, also sees what's happening. They both rush to help others in a rescue effort. What follows is a gradual moving romance among the turmoil, a mothers worry about her daughters, and another amazing read from Danielle Steel! Well worth reading!

This story follows the transformative journey of Kezia Cooper Hobson, a widow seeking a new beginning in New York City. Her move brings her closer to her daughters and leads to an unexpected bond with her neighbor, Sam Stewart, amid a citywide crisis. This story beautifully explores themes of resilience, human connection, and the courage to embrace life's changes. Steel masterfully intertwines Kezia's personal growth with her daughters' evolving lives, creating a rich tapestry of relationships and personal discovery. The novel is a testament to the power of support and the endless possibilities of new beginnings, making it an inspiring and deeply moving read.

In Never Too Late by Danielle Steel, Kezia Cooper Hobson, a nurse practitioner and a recent widow, moves to a Manhatten penthouse overlooking New York City from San Francisco, California to be near her daughters and begin a new phase of her life. On July Fourth, she watches a crisis happening to some of the famous landmark buildings across New York City. Her famous movie star neighbor, Sam Stewart, also sees what's happening. They both rush to help others in a rescue effort. What follows is a gradual moving romance among the turmoil, a mothers worry about her daughters, and another amazing read from Danielle Steel! Well worth reading!

Never Too Late By Danielle Steel. Stars: 4 x 5
I need to start out by saying how much I love Danielle Steel and her books.

Kezia Cooper a Nurse Practitioner had a wondrous husband named Andrew. Andrew died about 5 years ago. Kezia decides it is time to move one and she decides to move to NYC from San Francisco. NYC is where her two grown daughter live. Kenzie also has a 60th birthday coming up which is why she decided to make this move. Kezie decides it is time to find happiness again. Kezie finds a great apartment penthouse and she also finds that recluse movie star Sam Stewart lives in the other Penthouse and that they share a terrace. As time goes by Kezia gets to know Sam and his son plus she has been doing a real good job about show more reconnecting with her daughters, Katie and Felicity. Katie is the eldest and she is trying to write a book. Katie also has daddy issue as her biological father is a doctor with Doctor’s Without Boarders and has been gone since she was about 12. Andrew adored Katie when he married Kezie and he was a wonderful father to her. Katie’s boyfriend is Jack annd he is 42 years old. Kezia doesn’t really care for Jack as she thinks she is just using her for her money. Everyone worries about Kezia’s youngest who is Felicity and she is 23 years old. Felicity is a model and has a boyfriend Blake, who is a bit older than her at the ripe old age of 39. Blake has a 6 year old son.

Kezia had Katie when she was in college. She did not marry Katie’s father but he was there to help with Katie when Kezia was in Nurse Practionier school. Kate feels that her biological father did not want her. Kezia met Andrew at a medical conference in San Francisco. After six months they were married. Andrews adopted Katie and then Andrew and Kezia had Felicity. Andrew thought of Katie as his own. When he died he left each of them 1/3 of his estate. Sam had lost his wife two years ago and has been a recluse since.

Fourth of July, Kezia is watching the fireworks from her terrace when an attack happens in New York. She can see what happened and is thankful both of her girls are out of the country. Sam who also happened who to be watching from his side of the terrace goes over and checks on Kezia. After a while they decide to head down to see how they can help. They work throughout the night helping with the injured etc. This bonds Sam and Kezia and they start to become friends and then more. Remember the title “Never too Late”. This exactly what happens with Sam and Kezia they were both broken and now they are loving and healing together. They are getting a second chance at life together. I loved this book. I loved that it was and older woman and man as the main characters. Once again Danielle Steel writes a wonderful book! show less

Kezia Cooper Hobson, recently widowed, arrives in New York from San Francisco. Determined to make a fresh start, she has just completed the sale of her Pacific Heights home, not to mention her husband’s venture capital firm, and in doing so, is also freed from her responsibility as a board member of the company. Bringing with her only a few personal treasures, she is excited to move into the blank slate of a beautiful midtown penthouse, in the city that she has always loved. It is also where her two adult daughters now live.

This is a great romance novel. It's written well. The main characters are all likable (the ones you are supposed to like). It is a big predictable, but it was definitely a good fun fast read. Great book for a beach read.