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Worthy Opponents
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel comes a powerful novel about a woman running her family’s luxury department store and the wealthy investor who threatens to take it over.
Spencer Brooke always knew she was destined to be CEO of her grandfather’s business—the most respected and luxurious department store in New York City. Brooke’s has been at the center of every happy memory she has, but it hasn’t been an easy journey. Seven years after her father’s death, her life is very different from the days when she walked through the store with her grandfather as a young girl. She may be the owner of Brooke’s, but she’s also now a divorced single mother of twin boys. And with the ever-evolving landscape of the fashion industry comes new challenges for Spencer and the legacy she’s inherited.
Mike Weston is known for making enormous profits by transforming small businesses into bigger, more successful ones. With his marriage at a breaking point and his children grown up, investing is where he thrives—where he can build something greater. And Brooke’s feels like the perfect opportunity. Yet the firm’s beautiful and savvy CEO turns down the offer before they even meet.
Spencer has no interest in outside investors meddling in her family business; her grandfather never saw the need for them, and neither does she. She refuses to be tempted by Mike’s offer, despite her big dreams of expanding the store. But when bad luck strikes, suddenly she is backed into a corner.
Spencer Brooke always knew she was destined to be CEO of her grandfather’s business—the most respected and luxurious department store in New York City. Brooke’s has been at the center of every happy memory she has, but it hasn’t been an easy journey. Seven years after her father’s death, her life is very different from the days when she walked through the store with her grandfather as a young girl. She may be the owner of Brooke’s, but she’s also now a divorced single mother of twin boys. And with the ever-evolving landscape of the fashion industry comes new challenges for Spencer and the legacy she’s inherited.
Mike Weston is known for making enormous profits by transforming small businesses into bigger, more successful ones. With his marriage at a breaking point and his children grown up, investing is where he thrives—where he can build something greater. And Brooke’s feels like the perfect opportunity. Yet the firm’s beautiful and savvy CEO turns down the offer before they even meet.
Spencer has no interest in outside investors meddling in her family business; her grandfather never saw the need for them, and neither does she. She refuses to be tempted by Mike’s offer, despite her big dreams of expanding the store. But when bad luck strikes, suddenly she is backed into a corner.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published March 7, 2023
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Danielle Steel
911 books16.7k followersDanielle 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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July 5, 2023
An excellent story that features a strong willed woman unafraid and able to exercise her business prowess. 9 of 10 stars
November 12, 2022
I’ve been a fan of Danielle Steel since the 70’s. This is my 48th book I’ve read of hers. Being this book is 256 pages, I devoured this book in a single day. This book is about love, starting over, friendships, business partners…I loved it! Spencer runs a very luxurious department store that she inherited from her grandfather many years ago. She runs into some trouble but being the smart business woman she is, she tries to work things out. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this before publication which will be March 2023.
July 3, 2024
Spencer is young and beautiful, running her family owned high end clothing store inherited from family. Her father was not a natural, her grandfather was. Following on with the passion, she runs a tight ship, is excellent at what she does, and loves it dearly.
Having young twin boys and an uninterested husband (so many of DS protags fall hard and fast for entirely unsuitable husbands) she works tirelessly to keep up this amazing store which is located in a seedy area, drawing clients from the more wealthy area to the 'bad part of town.' Putting the store before family with a quality nanny, she's able to keep the store her consuming passion.
It becomes clear she needs financial assistance from investors, though as she is completely opposed to this as she is entirely unwilling to lose any percentage of ownership. Enter the handsome and dashing saviour, who is grappling with personal demons of his own.
This title lacks tension, there is little conflict which leads to a solid lack of reader investment.
A generous three star read, this was a good gap between my very serious nonfiction reads, these novels have become a go to palate cleanser.
I listened to this via the Libby platform and my public library, I would so like to see a change in narrator for DS books, the same male voice forms connections to previously listened to books, which is not helpful. The tone is also quite robotic.
Having young twin boys and an uninterested husband (so many of DS protags fall hard and fast for entirely unsuitable husbands) she works tirelessly to keep up this amazing store which is located in a seedy area, drawing clients from the more wealthy area to the 'bad part of town.' Putting the store before family with a quality nanny, she's able to keep the store her consuming passion.
It becomes clear she needs financial assistance from investors, though as she is completely opposed to this as she is entirely unwilling to lose any percentage of ownership. Enter the handsome and dashing saviour, who is grappling with personal demons of his own.
This title lacks tension, there is little conflict which leads to a solid lack of reader investment.
A generous three star read, this was a good gap between my very serious nonfiction reads, these novels have become a go to palate cleanser.
I listened to this via the Libby platform and my public library, I would so like to see a change in narrator for DS books, the same male voice forms connections to previously listened to books, which is not helpful. The tone is also quite robotic.
March 7, 2023
I need to think about this a little more before I write a solid review. This is a very quick read perfect for the beach.
Okay, I've thought some more about this book, and this is what I think. I had problems with the first two chapters. They were extremely long, and the reason for this is that they give the entire background of both of the protagonists -Spencer Brooke and Mike Weston. It was a bit much to gulp down all at one time.
The rest of the book was interesting, if a bit unbelievable. Spencer is trying to keep her dream alive, and Mike wants to take her dream and own it himself. Spencer's dream is an elite store that was founded by her Grandfather. Mike wants to take that dream and make it something it was never meant to be.
One of the unfathomable parts is how so many tragedies can befall a store and a dream before one gives up. Well, in this book, it takes at least three disasters before Spencer admits that she needs help. This will work in Mike's favor.
However, because this is a romance, things will work out romantically, and the dream remains bigger and even better!
Happy (and typical) Fairy Tale ending.
*ARC supplied by the publisher Delacorte Press/Random House, the author, and NetGalley.
Okay, I've thought some more about this book, and this is what I think. I had problems with the first two chapters. They were extremely long, and the reason for this is that they give the entire background of both of the protagonists -Spencer Brooke and Mike Weston. It was a bit much to gulp down all at one time.
The rest of the book was interesting, if a bit unbelievable. Spencer is trying to keep her dream alive, and Mike wants to take her dream and own it himself. Spencer's dream is an elite store that was founded by her Grandfather. Mike wants to take that dream and make it something it was never meant to be.
One of the unfathomable parts is how so many tragedies can befall a store and a dream before one gives up. Well, in this book, it takes at least three disasters before Spencer admits that she needs help. This will work in Mike's favor.
However, because this is a romance, things will work out romantically, and the dream remains bigger and even better!
Happy (and typical) Fairy Tale ending.
*ARC supplied by the publisher Delacorte Press/Random House, the author, and NetGalley.
March 12, 2023
a disappointment
I usually enjoy Danielle Steel books for what they are. Not every book has to be intense, an intellectual, some of them and just be entertaining. This was a “happily ever after”book, but I felt Steel took advantage of her previous track record. The characters or not developed and it was just so simply written, that it was insulting. I’d actually like my money back. You can find a lot of folks like this on Amazon for $2. I probably won’t buy any more Danielle Steel’s books. I don’t even think she’s writing them. You probably can find some harlequin romances that are better.
I usually enjoy Danielle Steel books for what they are. Not every book has to be intense, an intellectual, some of them and just be entertaining. This was a “happily ever after”book, but I felt Steel took advantage of her previous track record. The characters or not developed and it was just so simply written, that it was insulting. I’d actually like my money back. You can find a lot of folks like this on Amazon for $2. I probably won’t buy any more Danielle Steel’s books. I don’t even think she’s writing them. You probably can find some harlequin romances that are better.
July 17, 2023
One of the worst books I've read this year. The writing style is so simple, I feel like I'm reading a high schooler's English project. Also the way she describes homeless people is sooooo.... and she tries to make the main character a selfless woke girlboss, but all she really did was make me hate her.
Also, nothing happens for the first half of the book. It’s just an extensive background on the characters. And that’s fine, but for a book with less than 250 pages, you need to get to the point a bit quicker. I feel like the story could’ve developed a lot more.
Also, nothing happens for the first half of the book. It’s just an extensive background on the characters. And that’s fine, but for a book with less than 250 pages, you need to get to the point a bit quicker. I feel like the story could’ve developed a lot more.
December 5, 2022
Worthy Opponents by Danielle Steel
In my eyes, this author can do no wrong. She’s been one of my all-time favorites for as long as I can remember. She’s created yet another great story of life and overcoming circumstances and obstacles. Throw in a strong female character with determination to continue a family legacy, some romance and suspense, it’s a no brainer. Read the book.
Many thanks to Danielle Steel, NetGalley, and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
In my eyes, this author can do no wrong. She’s been one of my all-time favorites for as long as I can remember. She’s created yet another great story of life and overcoming circumstances and obstacles. Throw in a strong female character with determination to continue a family legacy, some romance and suspense, it’s a no brainer. Read the book.
Many thanks to Danielle Steel, NetGalley, and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 22, 2022
"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own." Thank you Netgalley..
Danielle Steel has always hit out if the park I love the way she does her story telling and she does it again 5 star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read
Happy Reading
Lisa 📚
Danielle Steel has always hit out if the park I love the way she does her story telling and she does it again 5 star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 read
Happy Reading
Lisa 📚
July 25, 2025
A building is a building, but it took Spencer the whole book to figure that out!
Nice romance with nice characters.
Nice romance with nice characters.
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February 28, 2023Worthy Opponents by Danielle Steel is an emotional story about a woman trying to hold on to her legacy and one man who is trying to take it away.
In true Danielle Steel form, she wove a story full of emotion and high stakes. Spencer is determined to keep her grandfather’s legacy, a department store in New York City running and profitable. However, when she is approached by Mike for a takeover, she knows she can’t sell and let the management of the store fall to someone outside of the family. But, circumstances force her to consider his offer.
I enjoyed this slow-burn romance, Spencer and Mike are a sweet couple and they complement each other. There is also plenty of action in the story that kept me turning the pages until everything was solved.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
In true Danielle Steel form, she wove a story full of emotion and high stakes. Spencer is determined to keep her grandfather’s legacy, a department store in New York City running and profitable. However, when she is approached by Mike for a takeover, she knows she can’t sell and let the management of the store fall to someone outside of the family. But, circumstances force her to consider his offer.
I enjoyed this slow-burn romance, Spencer and Mike are a sweet couple and they complement each other. There is also plenty of action in the story that kept me turning the pages until everything was solved.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
June 2, 2023
DNF at page 65. I feel like a louse not appreciating an icon like Steel, but her writing style was giving me acid reflux. The first 40 pages was a big backstory infodump and there were only a total of 265. No romance. Just a ton of pseudo business stuff. The two main characters who only care about their work weren’t endearing.
If that wasn’t enough, the story read like a dictated, unedited first draft.
This sentence was the beginning of the end for me:
How’s my mother?” Spencer asked him with a look of concern when he sat down across from her. He had far more patience with Eileen than her own daughter did.
What WHAT?
And not much later there was an orphaned preposition for no good reason that I can figure out.
I think we should do more advertising. In the press and online.
Recalling this is making me break into a sweat. lol.
If that wasn’t enough, the story read like a dictated, unedited first draft.
This sentence was the beginning of the end for me:
How’s my mother?” Spencer asked him with a look of concern when he sat down across from her. He had far more patience with Eileen than her own daughter did.
What WHAT?
And not much later there was an orphaned preposition for no good reason that I can figure out.
I think we should do more advertising. In the press and online.
Recalling this is making me break into a sweat. lol.
June 25, 2023
Ugh, I struggled to finish this. It was recommended to me but I found it disappointing. My perspective on fiction is this: if you’re going to be poorly written, you could at least have the decency to be halfway interesting. Unfortunately, this was boring, cringey, redundant, and milquetoast.
March 16, 2023
loved it
One of my favorites. A fast- moving story with lots of glamour and ups and downs. An interesting look at running a high end department store.
One of my favorites. A fast- moving story with lots of glamour and ups and downs. An interesting look at running a high end department store.
April 23, 2023
What a heartwarming story! I loved every minute and hated to see it end.
September 9, 2022
2.5 Stars rounded up to 3
I have read many novels by this author and have given them mostly 4- or 5-star reviews. I have found them to be quick, entertaining, and sometimes thought-provoking novels featuring strong female protagonists. This latest offering was disappointing and was not one of her best.
Danielle Steel has a uniquely characteristic style that I have come to accept even though I find it tedious at times. Specifically, her third person narratives often contain a great deal of repetition of the characters’ backstories and motivations. This book is no exception and could have been one-third to one half shorter in length if the repetition had been edited out. It certainly detracted from my enjoyment of the storyline.
Spencer Brooke has inherited a unique department store known for its high-end inventory. The problem is two-fold. It is located on the border of a high crime area of NYC, and it was financially compromised by her father’s poor management skills. As CEO she is dedicated to preserving her beloved grandfather’s legacy. Spencer pours her heart and soul into salvaging the business, which needs a huge infusion of funds to survive, but is resistant to any change that threatens her control.
Mike Weston is a well-respected, successful investment broker who is attracted to both the store and its CEO. His offer to invest is soundly rejected by Spencer even though she desperately needs the cash. After a series of setbacks, she and Mike negotiate a compromise that both can live with and realize that they have forged both a professional and personal relationship.
Overall, Worthy Opponents was an okay read, but not one I can recommend. The storyline was predictable in its outcome with a feel-good ending, and the writing felt flat with one dimensional characters.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.
I have read many novels by this author and have given them mostly 4- or 5-star reviews. I have found them to be quick, entertaining, and sometimes thought-provoking novels featuring strong female protagonists. This latest offering was disappointing and was not one of her best.
Danielle Steel has a uniquely characteristic style that I have come to accept even though I find it tedious at times. Specifically, her third person narratives often contain a great deal of repetition of the characters’ backstories and motivations. This book is no exception and could have been one-third to one half shorter in length if the repetition had been edited out. It certainly detracted from my enjoyment of the storyline.
Spencer Brooke has inherited a unique department store known for its high-end inventory. The problem is two-fold. It is located on the border of a high crime area of NYC, and it was financially compromised by her father’s poor management skills. As CEO she is dedicated to preserving her beloved grandfather’s legacy. Spencer pours her heart and soul into salvaging the business, which needs a huge infusion of funds to survive, but is resistant to any change that threatens her control.
Mike Weston is a well-respected, successful investment broker who is attracted to both the store and its CEO. His offer to invest is soundly rejected by Spencer even though she desperately needs the cash. After a series of setbacks, she and Mike negotiate a compromise that both can live with and realize that they have forged both a professional and personal relationship.
Overall, Worthy Opponents was an okay read, but not one I can recommend. The storyline was predictable in its outcome with a feel-good ending, and the writing felt flat with one dimensional characters.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.
March 17, 2023
Thank you Pan Macmillan for sending us a copy to read and review.
A passionate and caring story about a strong independent woman trying to hold on to her legacy and a handsome older man who is trying to take it away but when they meet, they click and sparks ignite.
Spencer Brooke spent her childhood loving to walk around the luxury family department store Brooke’s, and now runs the business.
A diamond in the rough, it was located in downtown Manhattan and established in the 1920’s by her grandparents.
But today, it’s struggling and when an incident puts it in danger of closing, Spencer must make a hard decision.
Mike Weston is a smart and rich entrepreneur who revamps companies and makes them wealthy again.
After a disastrous marriage and his children grown, the job makes him happy now.
He soon sees the famous Brooke’s is in need of help, his quest for success begins.
When the two meet for the first time, not all is ok but soon love blossoms and they become Worthy Opponents.
Another day, another Steel book.
Her bi monthly release is one that is above average and quite enjoyable.
Danielle concentrates on the two lead characters with a number of side cast members and while the plot is fast paced and quick, it’s more of an engaging storyline than previous titles.
With all her trademark glamour, wealth, romance, luxury, sophistication and happy ever after ending, this one is no exception.
Classic Steel style and a tale that’s worth a few hours getaway.
A passionate and caring story about a strong independent woman trying to hold on to her legacy and a handsome older man who is trying to take it away but when they meet, they click and sparks ignite.
Spencer Brooke spent her childhood loving to walk around the luxury family department store Brooke’s, and now runs the business.
A diamond in the rough, it was located in downtown Manhattan and established in the 1920’s by her grandparents.
But today, it’s struggling and when an incident puts it in danger of closing, Spencer must make a hard decision.
Mike Weston is a smart and rich entrepreneur who revamps companies and makes them wealthy again.
After a disastrous marriage and his children grown, the job makes him happy now.
He soon sees the famous Brooke’s is in need of help, his quest for success begins.
When the two meet for the first time, not all is ok but soon love blossoms and they become Worthy Opponents.
Another day, another Steel book.
Her bi monthly release is one that is above average and quite enjoyable.
Danielle concentrates on the two lead characters with a number of side cast members and while the plot is fast paced and quick, it’s more of an engaging storyline than previous titles.
With all her trademark glamour, wealth, romance, luxury, sophistication and happy ever after ending, this one is no exception.
Classic Steel style and a tale that’s worth a few hours getaway.
March 24, 2023
Another beautiful story from Danielle Steel. She's so good at creating strong female characters who tackle societal issues; this book touched on homelessness.
This is an easy, fast read - the earth won't move for you but you'll shed a few cathartic tears.
4 lovely ⭐️'s.
This is an easy, fast read - the earth won't move for you but you'll shed a few cathartic tears.
4 lovely ⭐️'s.
October 9, 2024
For what ever reason I thought this was a mystery genre book?? Don’t know why I thought that but then it just was a dull romance book I think? I have no idea what the genre of book this was but it was kind of boring. It was a long book of nothingness. It took the entire book to make one deal and it just was boring. Main chick was annoying obsessive with her store like who goes into an acting shooting area just to watch your store??? Crazy behavior. Wouldn’t recommend. Not a big fan of Danielle Steel but I thought I’d give her a second chance. 4/10
April 9, 2023
*disclaimer: this is definitely more of a rant than anything else* These characters repeat the same issue to Spencer for over half of this book. Her refusal to budge at all, and to ignore multiple, literally life-endangering situations for her customers, and employees, makes this character unlikeable even though she is a stand-up person in every other way (as a mother, family-owned business owner, community advocate, etc). At first, I admired her sticking to what she knows and believes in, but then she just became frustratingly stubborn.
With the “Worthy Opponents” title, cover, and numerous raving reviews, it really had me thinking this was a back-and-forth, intense clashing of professionals. Unfortunately, until at least 75% this was just two separate lives that connected once or twice, having the exact same conversation as business owner and investor. Sometimes, the same conversation happens multiple times in the same paragraph.
I thought it could only go up at 75%, but it went from bad to worse with the intro of gang violence. This was handled terribly. The shop owner is at the scene, slips past police (twice, and no one noticed), watches gang members climb into her store, witnesses shots exchanged between the gang members and police, answers her phone and has a conversation!!! This woman is no longer brave and smart, but oblivious and reckless.
This book is so short, and still I would not recommend it as worth reading.
With the “Worthy Opponents” title, cover, and numerous raving reviews, it really had me thinking this was a back-and-forth, intense clashing of professionals. Unfortunately, until at least 75% this was just two separate lives that connected once or twice, having the exact same conversation as business owner and investor. Sometimes, the same conversation happens multiple times in the same paragraph.
I thought it could only go up at 75%, but it went from bad to worse with the intro of gang violence. This was handled terribly. The shop owner is at the scene, slips past police (twice, and no one noticed), watches gang members climb into her store, witnesses shots exchanged between the gang members and police, answers her phone and has a conversation!!! This woman is no longer brave and smart, but oblivious and reckless.
This book is so short, and still I would not recommend it as worth reading.
August 13, 2023
I felt tricked into reading this book. It took 50 pages to finally be done reading the boring info dump on the two characters that continuously gets repeated throughout the entirety of the book. Like, we get it, she doesn’t want to give up the store and loves her grandfather and he’s a miserable successful dude with a bitter wife. I thought the terrible writing in the beginning was only because it was an info dump, but I was wrong. The same tone and style of writing continues for the rest of the book.
This book had terrible writing and it felt like an 8th grader had an assignment due and needed to meet a word count.
Not to mention, for a book titled “Worthy Opponents”, you would think think there would be some relationship building banter, but the characters really just live their boring lives and truly have about 3 interactions with each other before claiming to be in love. I felt robbed. Also, he kisses her out of no where. Wrong place and time without her permission and low-key taking advantage of her weakened state.
Now I’m being repetitive, but I honestly could not stand how repetitive this book was. An incident would happen as we read through it and then it would be the same story retold to their sons, daughters, and coworkers. There was no need to write the same information we just read through and put it in these dialogues to make us as the readers read through again.
This was a beyond frustrating book to read.
This book had terrible writing and it felt like an 8th grader had an assignment due and needed to meet a word count.
Not to mention, for a book titled “Worthy Opponents”, you would think think there would be some relationship building banter, but the characters really just live their boring lives and truly have about 3 interactions with each other before claiming to be in love. I felt robbed. Also, he kisses her out of no where. Wrong place and time without her permission and low-key taking advantage of her weakened state.
Now I’m being repetitive, but I honestly could not stand how repetitive this book was. An incident would happen as we read through it and then it would be the same story retold to their sons, daughters, and coworkers. There was no need to write the same information we just read through and put it in these dialogues to make us as the readers read through again.
This was a beyond frustrating book to read.
April 7, 2023
I enjoy most of Danielle Steels books and own many. The last few books have had the same paragraph repeated several times in the opening chapters. I like to think I can keep my attention span longer then that. I don't need a constant reminder of some things.
Will I keep reading her, yes. Just my two cents.
Will I keep reading her, yes. Just my two cents.
August 19, 2024
Exceptionally well written work. I loved how the characters were developed and built up throughout this book.
The plot was also superb. It was a fast paced story that was easy to read.
I loved it and recommend it.
The plot was also superb. It was a fast paced story that was easy to read.
I loved it and recommend it.
August 23, 2024
What a lovely story about legacy and family
March 23, 2023
This is a fast, easy read about a woman who has inherited a department store from her grandfather in New York City. Spencer is a lovely person and runs her store in a wonderful way. The only problem is it is a bad section of the city and homeless people are all around. There are also gangs in the neighborhood and people do not want to come into her shop anymore. Spencer meets an investor who turns out to be her Prince charming. As with all of Danielle Steel’s books, all the characters are beautiful or handsome, and have lots of money.
January 9, 2024
this book sucked lmaooo. the first 50% of the book there is NO dialogue and is literally just exposition about the characters. i had to physically check at one point if i wasn’t just reading a description of the book on accident. actually horrible writing and the characters are a snooze fest. the main love interest is a dead rich beat dad who the author tried to force you to like and the lady is just boring lmao. the way they talk about gangs and homeless people was WILDE. NYT best seller my ASS.
April 11, 2023
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.
I enjoyed this.. It wasn't anything earth- shattering..but it was a nice story.. I really enjoyed it though.. I thought this was one of her strongest books in a while now.
I enjoyed this.. It wasn't anything earth- shattering..but it was a nice story.. I really enjoyed it though.. I thought this was one of her strongest books in a while now.
December 13, 2022
Definitely not like all her other books, but change can be a good thing! A great read, wanted to know what was going to happen from the beginning. I loved this book definitely a must read especially if you think only b-us belong in the business world! A definite must read for 2023!
April 18, 2023
I enjoyed this book and its a very fast read.
In Worthy Opponents, Danielle Steel crafts a thrilling story about a powerful woman—and her equally formidable opponent.
In Worthy Opponents, Danielle Steel crafts a thrilling story about a powerful woman—and her equally formidable opponent.
September 17, 2022
Another solid read by DS. This one about a small specialty department store and the three generations that ran it. Enjoyed the main character and the details of the events made me feel like I was there. The smaller plots had less details and were there more for backstory than anything else. Could some of that been developed more? Yes, Did I care? For the most part no.
August 15, 2023
4.25 Stars 🌟
This book really hit me in the gut when I started because I grew up on Danielle Steel. Oh my gosh, I was so very young when I started reading her books and let's just say that was many, MANY years ago. And I read so very many of her books. There was a definite pattern with her. Romance at its finest, but definitely a fairly standard storyline. Just the people differed. Then, something happened and I don't know if my reading tastes changed, or I outgrew her, but then I seemed to just stop.
Anyway, I saw this book, liked the summary, and thought I would give it a chance. Boy, am I glad I did. There is something about the way Ms. Steel sets up the world, especially the way she builds the family - through the many generations- that just had me intrigued immediately. I also had a feeling of coming home, of recognizing the style of writing and just immediately loving going along with the flow.
I enjoyed this story immensely. I liked both of the MC's - both the female Spencer and the male Mike. I loved having feelings of immense dislike for Mike's wife, and then feeling annoyed with Spencer's husband Bart. I'm not sure what I'm trying to say other than she built the world so well, that it was fun to just fall into it and enjoy the ride.
The story follows a family from several generations as they build, lose, and rebuild the family business - an exclusive retail store. We end with the "now" that has Spencer - a woman - rising up to taking over the family business and the problems that arise due to unforeseen circumstances.
Then we meet Mike Weston, a brilliant financial genius who excels in finding investment opportunities in unique areas. His strengths lie in bringing investors together to make lots of money. He is made aware of Spencer's store and decides he wants a part of it. Unfortunately, his wife is just AWFUL (that's really neither here nor there, I just wanted to mention it.....but I digress).
This story is really about everyday life. Life as families grow, as children are born, those children grow up and have families of their own. How the wishes of the parents are not always the wants of the children. About the ability to have it all and the sacrifices that are required to make it all work.
Like I said before, I really enjoyed this book. I also realized that I missed Ms. Steel and just might go back and see what other books I might have passed over recently. All in all - this was a wonderful afternoon spent listening and a warm and comfortable experience.
This book really hit me in the gut when I started because I grew up on Danielle Steel. Oh my gosh, I was so very young when I started reading her books and let's just say that was many, MANY years ago. And I read so very many of her books. There was a definite pattern with her. Romance at its finest, but definitely a fairly standard storyline. Just the people differed. Then, something happened and I don't know if my reading tastes changed, or I outgrew her, but then I seemed to just stop.
Anyway, I saw this book, liked the summary, and thought I would give it a chance. Boy, am I glad I did. There is something about the way Ms. Steel sets up the world, especially the way she builds the family - through the many generations- that just had me intrigued immediately. I also had a feeling of coming home, of recognizing the style of writing and just immediately loving going along with the flow.
I enjoyed this story immensely. I liked both of the MC's - both the female Spencer and the male Mike. I loved having feelings of immense dislike for Mike's wife, and then feeling annoyed with Spencer's husband Bart. I'm not sure what I'm trying to say other than she built the world so well, that it was fun to just fall into it and enjoy the ride.
The story follows a family from several generations as they build, lose, and rebuild the family business - an exclusive retail store. We end with the "now" that has Spencer - a woman - rising up to taking over the family business and the problems that arise due to unforeseen circumstances.
Then we meet Mike Weston, a brilliant financial genius who excels in finding investment opportunities in unique areas. His strengths lie in bringing investors together to make lots of money. He is made aware of Spencer's store and decides he wants a part of it. Unfortunately, his wife is just AWFUL (that's really neither here nor there, I just wanted to mention it.....but I digress).
This story is really about everyday life. Life as families grow, as children are born, those children grow up and have families of their own. How the wishes of the parents are not always the wants of the children. About the ability to have it all and the sacrifices that are required to make it all work.
Like I said before, I really enjoyed this book. I also realized that I missed Ms. Steel and just might go back and see what other books I might have passed over recently. All in all - this was a wonderful afternoon spent listening and a warm and comfortable experience.
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