Sisters

One tumultuous year.One Manhattan brownstone.And four very different young women …

Sisters

PRAISE FOR THE RECENT NOVELS OF

DANIELLE STEELSISTERS“Female bonding with a cozy slumber-party vibe.”—Kirkus Reviews“Steel's plots are first-rate—and this one is no exception.”—Newark Star-LedgerBUNGALOW 2“Steel's many loyal readers will be entertained by this story of a dedicated mother and wife who embarks on a series of life-altering adventures in Hollywood.”—Publishers WeeklyH.R.H.“A journey of discovery, change and awakening … a story of love found, love lost and ultimately an ending that proves surprising.”—Asbury Park Press“Steel's fans will be waiting for this one.”—BooklistCOMING OUT“Acknowledges the unique challenges of today's mixed families.”—Kirkus Reviews“[A] tender, loving novel.”—Fort Wayne Journal GazetteTHE HOUSE“Many happy endings.”—Chicago Tribune“A … Steel fairy tale.”—BooklistTOXIC BACHELORS“A breezy read … that will keep fans reading and waiting for more.”—Publishers Weekly“Steel delivers … happy endings in the usual nontoxic, satisfying manner.”—BooklistMIRACLE“Steel is almost as much a part of the beach as sunscreen.”—New York Post“Another Steel page-turner. Three strangers' lives become linked after a terrible storm ravages northern California.”—Lowell SunIMPOSSIBLE“Dramatic, suspenseful … Steel knows what her fans want and this solid, meaty tale will not disappoint them.”—BooklistECHOES“Courage of conviction, strength of character and love of family that transcends loss are the traits that echo through three generations of women…. A moving story that is Steel at her finest.”—Chattanooga Times Free Press“Get your hankies … Steel put her all into this one.”—Kirkus Reviews“A compelling tale of love and loss.”—BooklistA MAIN SELECTION OF THE LITERARY GUILD

AND DOUBLEDAY BOOK CLUB

Also by Danielle Steel

HONOR THYSELF     FIVE DAYS IN PARIS AMAZING GRACE     LIGHTNING BUNGALOW 2     WINGS H.R.H.     THE GIFT COMING OUT     ACCIDENT THE HOUSE     VANISHED TOXIC BACHELORS     MIXED BLESSINGS MIRACLE     JEWELS IMPOSSIBLE     NO GREATER LOVE ECHOES     HEARTBEAT SECOND CHANCE     MESSAGE FROM NAM RANSOM     DADDY SAFE HARBOUR     STAR JOHNNY ANGEL     ZOYA DATING GAME     KALEIDOSCOPE ANSWERED PRAYERS     FINE THINGS SUNSET IN ST. TROPEZ     WANDERLUST THE COTTAGE     SECRETS THE KISS     FAMILY ALBUM LEAP OF FAITH     FULL CIRCLE LONE EAGLE     CHANGES JOURNEY     THURSTON HOUSE THE HOUSE ON HOPE STREET     CROSSINGS THE WEDDING     ONCE IN A LIFETIME IRRESISTIBLE FORCES     A PERFECT STRANGER GRANNY DAN     REMEMBRANCE BITTERSWEET     PALOMINO MIRROR IMAGE     LOVE:POEMS HIS BRIGHT LIGHT:     THE RING The Story of Nick Traina     LOVING THE KLONE AND I     TO LOVE AGAIN THE LONG ROAD HOME     SUMMER'S END THE GHOST     SEASON OF PASSION SPECIAL DELIVERY     THE PROMISE THE RANCH     NOW AND FOREVER SILENT HONOR     PASSION'S PROMISE MALICE     GOING HOME

To my mother Norma,and to my incredibly wonderful fantastic most

fabulous in the entire world loving daughters:

Beatrix, Sam, Victoria, Vanessa, and Zara.May you always, always, always be there for each

other, with tenderness, compassion, patience, loyalty,

and love. You are each the best gift that I have given

to the others.And to Simon, Mia, Chiquita, Talulah, Gidget, and

Gracie, the absolutely best, most adorable, and most

beautiful dogs on the planet.

with all my love,

Mom/d.s.

Chapter 1

The photo shoot in the Place de la Concorde, in Paris, had been going since eight o'clock that morning. They had an area around one of the fountains cordoned off, and a bored-looking Parisian gendarme stood watching the proceedings. The model stood in the fountain for hours on end, jumping, splashing, laughing, her head thrown back in practiced glee, and each time she did it, she was convincing. She was wearing an evening gown hiked up to her knees, and a mink wrap. A powerful battery-operated fan blew her long blond hair out in a mane behind her.

Passersby stopped and stared, fascinated by the scene as a makeup artist in a tank top and shorts climbed in and out of the fountain to keep the model's makeup perfect. By noon, the model still looked like she was having a fabulous time, as she laughed with the photographer and his two assistants between shots as well as on camera. Cars slowed as they drove by, and two American teenagers stopped and stared in amazement as they strolled by and recognized her.