Without a Trace

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The gist of the story- The husband hates his job, quits his career is out of work for two years and takes a loan from the money-grubbing wife's father. I did not enjoy the rest knowing it was dropped of the cliff near the end and felt like it was unfinished, but not in an exciting cliff hanger way. In the dark of night, he happens upon a cabin where he meets the kind and beautiful Aude Saint-Martin. 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.

His job pays well, which helps his wife maintain the lifestyle she desires, but his job isn’t what he’s always wanted to do. Steel twists your head around and blows your mind in this romantic, suspense, adventure and heartfelt novel.

Charles Vincent seems to have it all—a beautiful wife, two successful children, and a well-paying career. But Aude has secrets of her own and before long their pasts catch up to them, threatening everything they have fought to build.

As Charles and the new woman he’s fallen madly in love with face devastating complications, the only truth is their love and devotion to each other.Without a Trace is a moving tale of second chances and creating a life worth living, from the billion copy bestseller, Danielle Steel.

After gathering the courage to climb to safety, he starts to walk—bruised, bloody, and desperate for help. I think I’d enjoy reading this for the settings but not so much for the character developement or romance. This is a great parable for our time, one I believe many of Steel’s fans will connect and identify with.It does seem like it had both good and not so good things but then again you have that for the most part in every novel.

Danielle I feel like stepped out of her comfort zone on this book, but it 100% was one of the best works I’ve read. 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”. It honestly makes me angry because I know there are probably some incredible authors out there looking to publish books that will knock us out of the park but they won't get the chance because DS has such power in the publishing world. But his life changes forever one night as he drives along the Normandy coast, heading to their lavish château for the weekend.In a world where money tends to dictate happiness, only by losing his prestige and name, does Charlie realize what's important. Charles Vincent appears to have everything he’s always wanted in life, his two children are grown and off doing their own thing, and while his marriage isn’t perfect, he’s worked hard to keep it together. Danielle Steel has sold 650 million copies of her books internationally, and every one of her books is a bestseller. This is without a doubt one of the worst books I have ever read - well, listened to (as an audio book).