Felicia's Favorites: A Novel

by Danielle Steel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A mother bestows a life-changing legacy on her five adult daughters in this profoundly moving novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.

After the unexpected death of their mother, Felicia Morgan Weston, her five daughters are summoned to a historic Connecticut farmhouse for the reading of her will. Still reeling from shock, they hear revelations that will potentially change their lives—and they realize there was much more to their mother than they ever knew.

Charlotte, the oldest, always resented her mother’s advice, but now misses her terribly. An entrepreneur and single mother, she doesn’t dare hope for a second chance at love.

Although content with her career as a TV producer and her life with her partner in Greenwich Village, Quinne is about to have an opportunity to dream bigger.

Former ballet dancer Olivia has lived as a paraplegic since a car accident twelve years ago. Refusing to be a burden, she has denied herself the love of her life.

Despite her mother’s disapproval, Veronica resigned herself to a secret relationship with an ambitious married senator.

Happily married mother of three Isabelle has just found out that her husband is having an affair with his much younger intern.

Each sister is about to receive a gift beyond her wildest dreams from their very private but loving mother, who considered all her girls her favorites. Danielle Steel’s new novel is a moving testament to the power of a mother’s love and the importance of fully embracing life.

Genres: Fiction, Romance

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Published March 3, 2026

About the author

Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include All That Glitters, Royal, Daddy's Girls, The Wedding Dress, The Numbers Game, Moral Compass, Spy, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

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Reviews

[Violet · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is Felicia and her five daughters. After Felicia's death her five daughters find out all about the secrets she has been keeping. They are shocked to find out that their mother was a famous writter and was wealthy. Upon her death her five daughters inherit a home and quite a bit of money. Charlotte enjoys the money as a single mom and takes her kids on vaccation. Quinne uses her moey to open her own production company. Olivia who is in a wheelchair and teaches ballet classes decides to try and have a child. Veronica who has tied herself to a married man for the past decade is givan the abiity to practice law and get out of the controlling relationship she is in. Isabelle the stay at home Mom who thought she had it all is know free to pursue her own life. This book is about how they go about changing their lives for the better.

[Rowley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I liked this novel. She had 5 daughters that were all her favourites. Reminds me of my sisters as we say that, but I know I’M the favorite! Haha!🤣

[Connie Boles · Rating 1 out of 5]

I haven’t read a DS book since the 90’s, and now I remember why. Her characters are ridiculous. The mother is a saint, and the daughters are kind of pathetic. The men are either 100% losers or 100% angelic beings. Charlotte undergoes a complete personality overhaul, and I would like to tell the others, “Snap out of it! Don’t you have even a shred of self worth?” Okay, rant over…did not like the book at all.

[Julie Simmons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great story from Danielle Steel. I love when she writes an "ensemble" piece that focuses on multiple characters. This book centers on the five adult daughters of Felicia. When Felicia suddenly passes away, the girls learn a great deal about her that they never knew and find out that they've inherited a large sum that they were not expecting. Throughout the novel, we see the transformative power that finally getting to know their mother after her death, and the inheritance has on each daughter's life, as though their mother were orchestrating these positive changes from the grave. It's an uplifting and feel-good story, just like so many of Danielle Steel's other books.

[Kelly London · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of her Best Books

I have read every single DS books. Over the past couple of years they are much shorter and not always as interesting as her previous books. This one is the exception. Just when I think I’ve read every story she could imagine, a new one pops up that is just amazing. I loved this book. The development of the characters is outstanding. Heart-warming story filled with lots of surprises along the way

[Brandy Lemire · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. This was one of her better books! I truly enjoyed the 5 daughters’ stories and all that their mom did for them!

[Marilyn Lambert · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the best DS novel I’ve read in quite a while. Interesting characters & plot.

[Kylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always think the Danielle Steel book I’m reading is one of my favourites - then I read the next one and that’s my favourite too. Really loved all the characters and the storyline was fantastic. What a legacy Felicia left behind

[Emily Joesting]

Actually one of her better books lately - not as much repetition and better developed storyline

[Deb Doro · Rating 5 out of 5]

My absolute favorite Danielle Steel book EVER and I’ve read them all. This would be a great movie!

[Marilyn Teitelbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Masterpiece

Ms. Steel has done it again. When we think about love we know that a Mother’s love is unconditional. This book proves that point. Felicia’s love are her beautiful and sweet daughters and they loved her just as much. It’s a feel good story that is a must read.

[Alex (Alex's Version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

You know what? I really liked this book. Sure, it was predictable, but I read it in one sitting and enjoyed it a lot. It made me smile and feel happy. With all that's happening in the world, I'll take that as a win.

So, the book is about this woman, Felicia Morgan Weston. After she passes away, her five daughters get called to this old Connecticut farmhouse to hear her will. They're still trying to process everything, and then they start hearing these crazy revelations that could totally change their lives. Turns out, their mom had way more going on than they ever knew - she kept tons of secrets! It was really fun to read .

Charlotte, being the oldest, always rolled her eyes at her mom's advice, but now she misses her like crazy. As an entrepreneur and single mom, she doesn't even dare to dream of finding love again.

Queenie , who's happy with her TV-producing gig and living with her boyfriend in Greenwich Village, is about to get a chance to aim higher.

Olivia used to be a ballet dancer until a car crash left her paralyzed 12 years ago. She's been pushing away the love of her life because she doesn't want to be a burden.

Veronica, despite her mom not approving, ended up in a secret relationship with a married senator who's super ambitious.

Isabelle, the happily married mom of three, just found out her husband is cheating with his much younger intern.

Each sister is in for a surprise - their private but loving mom, who treated all her girls like favorites, is giving each of them an amazing gift they never expected!

[Avalon Sellars · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic read. I couldn't put this book down. Felicia has five adult daughters who are busy with their lives and she sees them now and then. She is a writer churning out best selling novels under a pen name but she hasn't told her family and when a sniper shoots her while she's in a marathon race her daughters understandably are devastated but have no idea what their mother gave up for them. She had secrets which will be read out in her will leaving all of them in a better place in every sense

[Nancy Cormier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Felicia's Favorites by Danielle Steel is the novel of a mother and five adult daughters. Felicia, a book editor, unexpectedly dies, leaving her five daughters to deal with her estate. Called to Connecticut for the will reading while they all live in NYC is puzzling. What they learn changes their lives forever.

Each daughter has their own story and situation. How they go forward with the gifts their mother has left them and how they find that each sibling was their mother's favorite is a very good read.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Felicia Morgan Weston, widow and mother to five grown daughters dies unexpectedly and now the women are meeting with their mother's lawyer about her estate. When the women learn about their inheritance they are stunned. It seems that none of them really knew their mother as well as they thought. The reader learns more about each of the women and how this windfall changes their lives. This is a fast read and entertaining. I gave this book 4.6 stars as I enjoyed it and it was entertaining.

[GiGi Carothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Felicia's Favorites y Danielle Steel was an emotional read. Felicia kept many secrets from her five daughters. Not until her sudden death were the secrets revealed. Her daughters regretted that they never really knew their mother or her private life, Their mothers wise investments made it possible for her daughters to have the lives they wanted and cherished. Read Steel's latest novel to disclose the secrets and decide if you think the mother had made the best decisions for her family.

[SYLVIA M. KELLOGG · Rating 5 out of 5]

great motivation!

I’ve been reading Estée Lauder and their crazy stories!
But I missed Claire DuBois! She really must have the whitest wonder and you covered it for all fronts. I can’t believe i sent you this appropriate raspones,
Sylvia n Bob

[Nic Hemi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed how the book read from the various children’s viewpoints/stories. I’m a fairly new reader and Danielle Steele is in my top 3 fav authors. Always a great, feel good read!!!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having worked in publishing and in the process of commencing my next chapter, this story about starting over resonated with me. Readers will find themselves immersed in the sisters' stories and eagerly paging through the novel to discover if they find their happily ever after...

[Joan M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adequate plot development, interesting characters, and, of course, some romance involved as well. Five sisters recover and relearn about each other after the death of their mother. A good escape novel!

[Denise Vasfaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, emotional read

I have read all of her books and some more than once. She is an amazing woman and writer. May I have a chance at 75 to read many more of your books

[Lorilee Kearns · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always like Danielle Steel books.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Didn't like that Mother died. But loved how the sisters all came together and kept the Farmhouse. Will share this book with my sister's

[Kris Hancock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Danielle Steele Stunner

I am sure that Steele’s own family lives in this book!! The story shows the joys and pains of being a parent! As well as the mistakes and successes!

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

do you really know your mom?

Felicia keeps her true identity from her 5 daughters.

How would you feel?

This was an enjoyable quick read.

What daughter are you most like?

[nancy Clohecy · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book yet

D.S. Has written another fantastic book-I have read every one and I think this one tops them all!!!!! Granny Dan my fav might have to be second ❤️❤️

[Sandy Wasinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining

Love of her best books her-she is the best storyteller. I would recommend this book to everyone. I love a happy ending.

[Sherri Valencik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Predictable Steel but I enjoyed it. Quick read, happy endings.

[Linda Hinton · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. Very predictable but an easy read. It was a nice break from the more intense books I’ve read lately.