CoCo and Sam have been besties for years, despite some family differences but have never felt that spark for each other. All That Glitters covers about ten years of the ups and downs of their lives - through marriage, children, divorce and more, which only highlights the contrasts of their varying choices. Like all of her books I've had the privilege of reviewing in 2020, All That Glitters is a much needed escape from reality - her formula works and I get pulled in each and every time. Set in New York and bouncing around the globe, CoCo settles in London for an internship with Time magazine to begin a new chapter in her life. Overall I really enjoyed the story but there was an unresolved subplot and I could have used a little more update to the ending. Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to preview #AllThatGlitters by #DanielleSteel - I really enjoyed it and already am looking forward to her next release!

All That Glitters is a heartwarming story about family & love.
Coco loses her parents unexpectedly while she is in college and suddenly her whole world changes and she is unsure of what to do with her life . Her childhood best friend, Sam is by her side through the loss of her parents and is the only constant in her life . While Coco struggles with a bad relationships that she finally realizes are based on excitement , Sam marries a girl who he believes will always be there for him. Coco learns to grow as she starts a business with her friend and ends up having a daughter who she adores.
Danielle Steel once again delights us with her writing .She draws you in and makes sure that you don’t want to put it down until you finish . Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc for my honest opinion.

This reminded me of some of Danielle Steel's earlier novels. Instead of telling an ensemble story, here she focuses on a single protagonist--Nicole "Coco"--a young woman born into a privileged life with loving parents. But Coco's world is upended when her parents are tragically killed. She finds herself the heiress of a massive fortune, but money is little consolation for what she has lost. Coco's biggest flaw is her naivete about the men she dates. She always falls for flashy men without recognizing the dark side beneath the façade. Soon after her parents die, she becomes embroiled in an affair with her much older, married trustee. When she finally realizes he's using her, she breaks things off. It's not long before gets involved with a British aristocrat with no money of his own. This was the most interesting section of the book, because you can just see Coco getting deeper and deeper into a scam that threatens to destroy her.

I enjoyed following Coco on her journey of self-discovery, as she goes from one dysfunctional relationship to the next. Some of the men in her life are decent--like the American writer with a tragic past--but still very flawed and ultimately, not capable of loving her the way she deserves.

You'll see the end of the book coming long before you get there. From the beginning of the book, it's obvious who Coco will end up with. Still, it was a lot of fun watching her discover the truth for herself.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

“All That Glitters”, by Danielle Steel.

Thank you to #netgalley, #delacortepress, and #daniellesteel for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book.

The summer before her senior year in college, Coco Martin was thrilled to get a job at TIME magazine. She passed in the opportunity to go on a summer vacation with her parents in Europe.
Sadly, her parents were victims of a terrorist bombing, in the south of France, which killed and wounded many people, leaving Coco alone and devastated.
Enter Sam... Coco’s very best friend since childhood. Sam and Coco couldn’t be more different. Sam is a man, raised in a large Orthodox Jewish family of moderate means. Sam’s parents have very firm expectations for Sam’s future.. work for his father’s accounting firm, marry a nice Orthodox Jewish girl, and have a lot of babies.
Coco was raised Catholic and her parents were very well off. They believed that Coco should pursue her own interests with regard to education and a profession. And since she is an only child, she is alone.
Being Coco’s best friend, Sam spends days on end trying to comfort her after her parents’ death. He is wary of her vulnerability. She is young, sad, alone, and now extremely wealthy.
Opportunities of companionship, and what appears to be love, present itself to Coco throughout the next few years. A move to London and a new career opportunity and marriage all become part of Coco’s new world.
Sam, too, experienced changes in his world. He complied with the duty prescribed to him by his parents. He joined his father’s accounting firm, married an Orthodox woman and started having children. The one thing that remained constant in his life was his friendship with Coco.
Throughout the next few years, both Coco and Sam experience a series of misfortunes. As difficult as things were, they both grew and learned important life lessons. And their lives went in, both of them finding true love.
I enjoyed this book, but it fell a little flat for me. It wasn’t as engaging as other DS books I’ve read. It was a good story though, and I’m glad there was a “happily ever after”.

I received an ARC copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. Another amazing book by this author! I read lots of psychological thrillers and it's nice to just read a romance book once in a while. Coco and Sam were friends since 4th grade and are now adults. They are both there for each other in good times and bad and are the best of friends with no romance between them. Coco loses both of her parents at the same time in a tragic accident and us devastated. She takes a job in London and Sam stays back in New York. She has several relationships and has some tragedies along the way. Sam marries a woman he doesn't really love and they are still each,other's anchor through the storms. I enjoyed this book and actually got angry at some of the choices Coco made but what a wonderful ending and what I was,hoping!

All That Glitters by Danielle Steele
Friends since 4th grade, Sam and Coco can tell each other anything and do. But after Coco’s parents are killed in a tragic bombing overseas, Coco decides to take an internship with Time in London. The change of scenery is good, but Coco must learn that all that glitters is not gold(en). Coco always seems to get caught up in the wrong relationships. They start out good and then go horribly wrong. Whereas, Sam doesn’t give himself enough credit. He starts dating the girl that fit his parent’s specifications, not his. Both Coco and Sam are struggling with their choices. Their choices have consequences that neither one can foretell. Will things ever come full circle?
Danielle Steele can tell a story like no other. There are scenes taken out of the current news and interwoven in the story that make it totally relatable. It is a story of love and redemption. This is a fairy tale that only Danielle Steele can create. Very enjoyable read.

Wonderful book! One of her best book yet! i would recommend this book to everyone. It’s about a couple who are best friends and end up realizing that they love each other. Very romantic and intriguing. I would recommend this to anyone.

Wow! This has got to be the best Danielle Steel book to date! It has everything you look for in an excellent, entertaining book. Romance, intrigue, adventure, loss, deceit, love, friendship, and lessons learned. I would have liked to have read this in one sitting but you know how life works, and that wasn't possible. Pick up the exceptional book today and enjoy every moment!!!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.

Coco has a charmed life. She is the only child of doting and loving parents, of course she is drop dead gorgeous but isn't aware of her charms and she is a hard worker and level headed even though her parents are rich and she could be spoiled. Her best friend since fourth grade is Sam. His father is an accountant and it is planned Sam will take over his business. Being from a strict Orthodox Jewish family he feels a strong sense of duty to honor his parents. When Coco's parents are killed she drops out of college and has an affair with an older, married man. When that falls apart she moves to London to start a new life and goes from one bad relationship to the next while still being best friends with Sam.

The book was very readable. The characters weren't too well defined and I found the plot very predictable but a fan of Danielle Steel will love this story.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for providing me with a copy of this book.

I have always loved Danielle Steel books. This book was to descriptive and not enough story line to me. I didn’t like how she was with man after man. I honestly struggled with this one.

Reminiscent of early Danielle Steel this one is a really nice weekend read. Coco was supposed to have it all in her world until her parents are killed by terrorists. Sam, her best friend has been by her side since childhood and is there for her now as well. Business partner of her father Ed decides it's a good time to try to start an affair with the 30 years younger Sam. Has she done the right thing?

I think I will always read Danielle Steel books, no matter how old I get! There's something about them that draws you in and helps you to escape from everything around you. Coco loses her parents unexpectedly and inherits all their money. As time goes on she meets men that she thinks she loves, but they want her for something else. In the end, she realizes what she really wants and goes after it. Wonderful story, can't wait to read more Danielle Steel!

This review is based on an ARC from NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher. All opinions are my own.

All That Glitters by Danielle Steel is reminiscent of her older writings. I absolutely loved the storyline and her smooth dialogue between characters. In many ways I knew what the end result would be, but getting there was a fun adventure. The characters were realistically portrayed. I’ve always been a Danielle Steel fan and always will be. A special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher fir the opportunity to read and review this amazing book.

All That Glitters
A Novel
by Danielle Steel
Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine
Delacorte Press
Women's Fiction
Pub Date 17 Nov 2020 | Archive Date 31 Jan 2021

Fans of Danielle Steel will enjoy this book. Thanks to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for the ARC. It is an entertaining read and a distraction from daily drama.

4 star

Fans of Danielle Steel will enjoy this classic tale of a young woman who makes a series of unwise decisions about men but always has the love and support of her friend. Coco's parents are killed in a terrorist attack, leaving her with an inheritance but unmoored emotionally. Her friend Sam watches as she moves from the US to London and cycles through a series of not good partners. He's always there for her even if he is unwilling or unable to throw off the objections of his family (tbh- Steele overplays this). He steps up for her again and again, and then her daughter Bethanie is diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This has ups and downs, sorrows and happiness but because it's Steel, you know things will turn out ok. In other words, no real surprises but that's ok- its about the characters.

All That Glitters is written in typical Danielle Steele style. It’s a quick, easy, consumable read. While emotional and moving, it’s not necessarily deep or remarkably thought-provoking. It’s entertaining and easy to digest without being overly challenging.

This particular story follows Coco, a girl who’s got it all in life until a tragic terrorist attack deprives her of her beloved family and lands her with the heavy burden of responsibility in running their business empire.

All That Glitters is the story of grief, the impact and ramifications of that grief, and eventually finding peace and satisfaction in oneself. After her loss, Coco makes a series of mistakes, particularly in regards to her unhealthy relationships with men. She makes poor choice after poor choice, but does learn something from each experience. Alongside her, through it all, is her faithful friend, Sam.

In the end Coco learns the hard way, that friendship is the surest foundation for love and that being happy with who you are is the greatest gift you can give yourself.

All That Glitters is not without its flaws and it is a predictable tale, but it’s also book-candy and a great, accessible fictional-escape.

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3.75 Hearts I love Danielle Steel. I have been reading her books off and on for decades. Sometimes she is exactly what I need to read and other times I have a bit of a hard time. This one was one of the latter.

I had a hard time liking Coco. While I realize she has had a lot to deal with but slutting around is not the way to handle it. And it seemed like she changed men with the snap of a finger but for no reason.

I liked the relationship between Coco and Sam but wish the ending was a bit different instead of so stereotypical (trying not to have a spoiler).

Let me just say that I am basing my review against other Steel books and what/how I know she can write and giving it less stars than I have for her in previous books. But that being said Steel is head and shoulders above many other authors.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! After Coco unexpectedly loses her parents her friend Sam is there to help her pick up the pieces. The book then follows Coco through her life as she falls in love with flashy successful men who only leave her worse for ware and Sam stuck in a relationship of his own that can only be described as a convenience. Their lives keep intertwining throughout the years and they both come to realize they are the only people they truly trust. You are routing for Coco and Sam throughout all their ups and downs, and screaming at them to turn away when their making a mistake.

The thought of losing both my parents at the same time is my worst nightmare. Like Coco, they are my closest allies and confidants and I was crying within the first chapter of this book. It was infuriating and a whirlwind as we watch Coco in the first few years without them. This woman definitely has daddy issues and at some times you just feel terrible for her. But she turns out to be a strong female lead and after a long turn of events she realizes who she wants to be with.

The backdrop was strung between New York and London with a few other glamorous areas like St Bartz and Paris which was fun to be transported around the world in a time we can't travel. It was nice to feel the heir of having the millions upon millions of dollars Coco gets left and how she has no financial care in the world. Yet even though money isn't an issue for Coco you still see how it can cause trouble for her.

A beloved daughter , whose parents die in a terrorist attack must navigate adulthood on her own. Her first adult encounter is her executor and her fathers contemporary. Older, sophisticated and enchanted she begins a pattern that will dictate her live life for decades. A affinity for dazzle and intellect, but shallow character. A lesson she learns on her own terms but leaves psychological scars to some extent, but learns valuable lessons . Constant throughout her life is Sam, a lifeline for as she is for him. Sam and Nicole lives intersect at crucial points . Each travels a life of growth and experience . A true Steele story.

Unsurprising story that just didn’t keep my interest as much as I hoped it would.
The main character, Coco, seemed very immature. I wanted to shake some sense into her more then a few times! Her decisions were just childish. Her continual bad choices started to get on my nerves. Yes, she got it together in the end.....thank goodness!
The only saving grace with the story was Sam, Cocos childhood friend.
All in all, All That Glitters is a typical Danielle Steel story. If you are a fan of the author, you may enjoy this book. Give it a try!
Thank you to NetGallery, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.