While this is not a can’t-put-down-page-turner, I’m not sure it’s meant to be. It is, however, an exceedingly readable story about the choices we make everyday and how those choices ripple outward through life and those who travel our lives with us. I know, I know. It’s about a recently renovated luxury hotel in Paris. But that’s just the setting where all the various characters, and their choices, start and how their lives proceed from there. It was a fun read, mildly thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable. Well-developed and engaging characters, who you cheer for through second chances and applaud justifiable downfalls. And, let’s not forget, the character of the Louis XVI hotel, the reader gets pulled into its behind-the-scenes drama as well.

I received an ARC for free from NetGalley and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to Random House and NetGalley.

While not one of Daniel Steel's most engaging novels, it is fine for an easy read. Characters are engaging, but there are many couples. The couple history is more interesting that their present story lines. An easy read.

I love her stories, a few pages in and I am hooked. Newt removated hotel in Paris is the backdrop for this story, opening week and sooo many things go wrong. But it’s also a place where friendship and love blooms, where people find themselves and their strength. Seriously loved this book!

Complications by Danielle Steel
Dedication to her children and list of her works are shown at the beginning of the book.
This author, I've read most of her works, tells a story and with the descriptions makes you feel as if you are there.
Story starts and comes with history of the hotel that is being renovated in Paris and is opening that night after months of being closed.
Internet and phones are still an issue.
We learn of Gabrielle and she's by herself after divorcing Arthur as he has a new very younger wife and child.
Patrick is there and meets his male lover...
Richard and his girl are there-others think on their honeymoon.
With phones not working there is no way to quickly get a heart attack patient help, another man is dead and so many have no idea what is going on.
New owners of the hotel will not like the downfall of the first week of the reopening...
Story follows them all: the heart attack patient needs approval from his spouse but Judythe is not his spouse...
Alastair has just a few months to live, is there and knows a bit about medical things and took over with the defibulator at the hotel.
He is there to just reassure her and help with French as she's American. Alistair had also spent some time with Gabrielle having a drink before he headed to the hospital.
Over time and treatment Alastair has traveled to visit NY to see Gabrielle and even meet her daughters.
They spend time together all over the country in art fairs for Gabby's clients. So real when they are visiting Paris again and jewel robbers are there...
Love how this one ends, didn't see it happening this way. You are brought up to date on the people of that night at the Louis XVI hotel in Paris.
I received this review book from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine via Net Galley and this is my honest opinion.
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Danielle Steel continues to dazzle us. The novel is based in Paris at the majestic Louis XVI hotel and three storylines evolve during each character’s visit. Life changing events such as romance, betrayal or murder happen during each stay. It’s interesting how their lives are interwoven.


My thanks to the author, Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine, Delacorte Press, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing a digital ARC in exchange for an independent, honest review.

I loved this book! It was heartwarming and strong. It was exactly what I needed with everything going on in the world! A happy little escape!

This book reiterated how life and love is precious and to be embraced and celebrated. Love is always worth the work that is put into it. Both Richard and Alaistair had a second chance coming from what could have been a death sentence and they fully loved Gabrielle and Judyath in return. I also appreciated the presentation of strong women both career wise and going after what they want and deserve emotionally. Alice had to suffer monumentally with Patrick and his indiscretion in order to find what she wanted and deserved. Louis XVI was a person in and of itself. Great read.

I enjoyed this book, I don't want to give away spoilers, but all I can say is that I don't think I would want to stay at the hotel in this book. I mean their phones didn't work, there was a death, almost near death, and it goes on and on. Other than that I enjoyed it, it was a little deeper than her other books, but it is totally worth the read. I am grateful that net galley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review.

This books begins by telling about the renovation of a very famous hotel in Paris named Louis XVI. The manager that had been there for over 35 years ran a tight ship with keeping everything and every employee running smoothly. Louis Lavalle was due to be back for the reining of this grand hotel but unfortunately he had passed away. In steps his assistant manager Olivier Bateau and the new assistant manager Yvonne Philippe. Yvonne definitely was the one that was in charge now she knew what to do and when to do as Olivier stood there trembling. Patrick Martin was there to meet up with a business deal? Really it was Sergio a Russian ballet dancer. Judy the and Richard were their to celebrate their recent divorces and to finally move to their next chapter in life. Gabrielle was there to attend an art show and also pro I g she could move on after her ex-husband married a a girl 44 years younger. Alaistar was there to see his doctor. Oh, my all the things that could go wrong on a grand reopening did. A murder, a heart attack, a rock group that destroyed the whole top floor of the hotel, the bomb scare. I loved how Danielle weaves the characters lives together so you absolutely feel like you are apart of this group. There is so much more I want to say but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. She addressed lots of issues of the real world and that there are always complications but you can overcome most of them.

I received an ARC for free from Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for a great read.

I was lucky to be given the chance to read and review this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I love any book by Danielle Steel and this is no exception. This book is set in a hotel in Paris so it takes you on a mini vacation and tells you how the hotel changes the life of anyone who passes through the doors. I loved it as much as I thought I would. I personally don't feel that she could ever write a story that doesn't pull you in from page one and make you anxiously await her next release. Another book that you must add to your to be read pile!

This story begins in the luxurious and fully restored Hotel Louis XVI in Paris. In one night after reopening, many lives were changed due to significant events, including a medical emergency, and a mysterious affair. From this eventful night, three storylines emerge. Characters deal with health challenges, relationships are uncovered and evolve. Two story lines were able to weave together loosely, but the third story line felt a bit disconnected to me. Near the end of the book, the reader is most connected and invested in the two main characters, but then the third story line appeared again, and I literally couldn't remember who those characters were for a minute.
Good and quick read overall, just a little disjointed, in my opinion.

This is not something I would suggest anyone read at anytime. This book is too too explicit. I can’t imagine this author wrote this.