Quick, easy, enjoyable read. Exactly what I've come to expect from Ms. Steel. While it was frankly uber-predictable, and some sort of twist or surprise would have been nice, I don't necessarily need that from Ms. Steel's books. I know what I'm getting, and really, I just read them to enjoy a quick escape into someone else's drama for a day or two. I will say, I really liked the characters in this one, even snotty Claire. The family strife was honest and entirely real instead of a lot of "there's no way this would happen outside of a book" situations. So the characters and storyline bumped this one up a bit for me. Highly recommend this one for anyone wanting a quick summer read!

Another great book. So easy to read and her book make you anxious to turn to the next page. So realistic and her characters always remind you of someone you know.

Love it, very good story line about what we go through with our children. We all have choices and sometimes they are not as bad as it seems.

Another easy, breezy enjoyable read. Kate is a mid 50s attorney with three children who keep her on her toes with lots of relationship and life drama as she tries to keep her “perfect” life and family moving forward. When each child brings changes into their own lives, it shakes up Kate’s. (You have to love Kate’s mother who is the true rock in the family.) Nice to continue to see Kate, a character of “a certain age” portrayed as sexy and vibrant. Thanks to NetGalley and Random House for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Danielle Steel brings another family drama forward with Child’s Play. Kate Morgan has always been grateful for the fact that her now-adult children have kept themselves away from scandals. They have, however, felt constricted under the weight of the pressure to be “perfect.” Over the course of a year, Kate’s world changes drastically as she learns who her children really are, as they discover themselves. Their bonds are tested, but they may be closer than ever before.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

Thoughtful story of the expectations of children by their parent(s). Steel provided a touching story, with interesting characters in Childs Play. I couldnt put the book down !

I am always amazed at how Danielle Steel can come up with new stories that always entertain her readers. After so many books, you wonder how she comes up with such good stories! I always enjoy reading her books, no matter the approach she takes.

Kate has raised her three kids, after her husband passed away, all on her own. Kate always wanted the best for her kids and has had high expectations for them. With Kate going to law school and raising her kids, she has had luck with nothing crazy happening with her kids. Now that they are all older and on their own, things begin to fall apart in Kate's ideal family that she has always wanted.

Tamara, Anthony and Claire, Kate's three lovely children are to the stage in life that they are ready to make their own choices and some of those choices will shock Kate. How Kate reacts to these choices of her children make up the plot behind this book. I love how Danielle Steel takes on some controversial topics of today's world and let's her readers see that it is ok to have different ideas as everyone else and to discover who you really are. Brilliantly done by Danielle Steel. I highly recommend this book and feel like you will be drawn into Kate and her children's lives just as I was.

All opinions are my own and voluntary. Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for an advanced copy of this book.

Although Danielle Steel’s novel “Child’s Play” was predictable from the start, I was drawn into the characters and couldn’t put it down. This story proves that you never know what’s going on in a person or a family’s life because what you see isn’t always what you get. Nice quick read.

Danielle Steele weaves a wonderfully
Authentic story of the family dynamics. Things are not always what they seem, and how we react to the situation is what sets us apart from others. The story surrounds a family and their lives - complete with secrets and regrets. The story reads well, and makes a person realize they are not alone in their struggles. Well doneMs. Steele - you have triumphed again!

I fell in love with the characters of Danielle Steels latest novel, Child Play. This family drama will engage you and pull you in from the very beginning. This family drama explores the complicated relationship between a mother and her adult children. The story takes you through the changes in their lives, the ups, downs and the challenges they faced finding happiness. A great read that does not disappoint. 4 stars.

Danielle Steele never disappointing. The writing and characters in this specific story came through.

I almost read the whole book in one day. Kate is a widow who, while raising her three children, attended law school. She is a lawyer and has never had any problems with her kids, she set high expectations for them and feels they've reached her goals for them. Until it all starts to change...the rest of the story we see how each of the kids make their own choices that change the course of their life from the life Kate expected of them. It's a story of finding your way to live your own life, revealing some secrets from the past and unconditional love. The story was easy to read and very enjoyable. Thank you NetGalley for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley!

Danielle Steele is an amazingly talented author. There's no doubt about that. Every book of hers catches you in the first few pages. This was no different. It wasn't my favorite of hers by any means, but it was a good, easy to read book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Another fast, easy life affirming story by Danielle Steel.
Great story about a family with major differences of opinions and secrets and how they all find ways to get along despite theses differences and the secrets revealed.

Danielle Steel never fails to write an engrossing story that draws me right in,Really enjoyed Child’s Play took me away from the hot heat of summer and enveloped me in the characters lives and world.#netgalley #randomhouse

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book

I had no feelings either way towards this novel. It wasn't great. It wasn't horrible. It just...was.

The plot was typical of recent Steel novels. Single, widowed mother in her mid fifties is learning how to live with children that are less than perfect. Each one of her children grew up with perfect grades, no misbehavior, so on, but as they enter their 30s/late 20s they experience growing pains. Their mom can't deal with it.

It all starts when her youngest decides to have a child out of wedlock. This is a bone of contention for the WHOLE novel, and it's ridiculous. Other things occur as the mom tries in vain to micromanage her kids into living the way she thinks they should, so much so that her oldest hides a big secret from her entire family.

Overall, the book was predictable. There were no surprises to be found, but for a quick beach read, it's not bad.

Another easy fast read by Danielle Steel. Her stories are all interesting, entertaining and make you want to turn the page. This book is no exception....flew through it and enjoyed every page.

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was a typical Steel quick read book. I did enjoy this book more than Lost and Found. However, I found myself disliking the main character. There were some really good themes in this book, but the main character had these themes falling flat. I felt she could have dealt with many of these issues in a better way. I was glad that I read the book, and could relate to the characters in the book.

Danielle Steel always writes a fantastic book. Her writing and characters are are well developed. She always makes you wanting to read the book book.

The best book I have ever read from Danielle Steel. It truly demonstrated how love is everything and perfection is merely a facade that never leads to happiness. I smiled through the entire book.