Happy Birthday Novel

Danielle Steel's beguiling novel follows the stories of three very different individuals, each of whom reaches a crucial turning point on the same day—the moment to blow out the candles, bid farewell to the past, and make a wish for the future.

Valerie Wyatt, the queen of gracious living, has achieved professional success since her divorce. However, despite her glamorous TV show and Fifth Avenue penthouse, she feels depressed as she approaches her sixtieth birthday, realizing that no amount of personal trainers, hairdressers, or cosmetic surgeries can hide the truth.

Valerie's daughter, April, pours all her energy into her unique restaurant in downtown New York, with no love life or prospects. However, at thirty, her life undergoes a tumultuous transformation, leaving her to question what she has to show for it.

Jack Adams, a charismatic sports analyst, still enjoys the attention of younger women twelve years after retiring from the NFL. Yet on his fiftieth birthday, he wakes up with a thrown-out back, feeling the weight of his age.

As the novel unfolds, Valerie, April, and Jack discover that life itself can be a celebration, with its greatest gifts always coming as a surprise. Warm and insightful, the story spans from one birthday to another, offering a rich exploration of the human experience.

BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Danielle Steel's Friends Forever.

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