The setting is gorgeous, part of the book is set in Paris, some of it is set in Charles’s lavish château in Normandy, and part of it is set in Aud’s small cabin, also in Normandy.

I later realized that the first chapter was trying to convey what a boring life Charlie was leading. This is without a doubt one of the worst books I have ever read - well, listened to (as an audio book). Aud wasn’t very well developed and although she had a rough past, I didn’t understand her rush into a new relationship. One does imagine simply walking away from everything, but not like Charles does letting everyone who matters think he’s dead. She ingulfs you right away with an amazing detailed background of the main characters, setting in which the story will take place, and their history and life together; as well as, the perfect introduction to the plot of the story before the climax.

Repetitive, silly, unrealistic, far-fetched and without giving away character or theme storyline’s, I keep saying, “there’s no way that person would do that”. Charles is in a loveless marriage and as he is driving alone on a very windy road, he veers off the road and nearly dies. The main character is a whiner who has worked hard his whole life (minus 2 years he didn't work and his wife was pissy about it.

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. As his “widow” makes arrangements for his memorial service, he finds a job he enjoys, and makes new friends who become truly important to him.But, when Charles discovers that the police think he’s dead, he thinks about just staying with Aude and living a simpler life. Many thanks to Danielle Steel, NetGalley, and Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine for the advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

After this random hookup, the man is so enamored with this gorgeous younger woman that he lets his family think he is dead for MONTHS. It is very unusual for me to have a Danielle steel book less than five stars but this one was a Shakey four stars.After gathering the courage to climb to safety, he starts to walk—bruised, bloody, and desperate for help. Other recent bestsellers include Finding Ashley, The Affair, Neighbors, All that Glitters, Expect a Miracle, Royal, and Daddy’s Girls, all of which have leapt to the top of the New York Times bestseller list, the Wall Street Journal list, and comparable best seller lists around the world. On a trip from his office in Paris, to his château in Normandy, his car swerves off a cliff, and Charles and his car plunge into the ocean, far below the road. Long story short-he feigns his death until one day, his hotties ex-husband breaks out of jail (yep, in there for murder) and makes his presence known to them. But his life changes forever one night as he drives along the Normandy coast, heading to their lavish château for the weekend.

Steel has been skating by for at least 15 years being one of the top authors in the US and this book is a prime example. While he is gone, the cabin ladies ex-husband comes back, ties her up and puts her in the trunk and drives to a different cabin.

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. Charles Vincent may seem like he has an enviable life with his beautiful wife, successful children, lucrative career, posh Parisian apartment (with a view of the Eiffel Tower, no less), and even a chateau in Normandy. No person with a history of domestic violence like that is going to up and let a strange man into her home. The story kept me engaged for sure but was far fetched and slightly predictable, but I still couldn’t stop reading.