Danielle Steel's The Whittiers is a beautiful, heartfelt book. The Whittiers are a large family struck by a devastating tragedy. Each unique character is loveable and adds a wonderful dynamic to the family unit. What begins as slow-burn quickly becomes an engrossing page-turner as Steel gently unfolds the story.

As a fan of Danielle Steel for many years, I am always amazed by her deep and emotional writing style. The Whittiers is another example of Steel's ability to connect with the human spirit. Full of depth and heart-touching moments, the book reached down and touched my soul.

The Whittiers is available on November 22nd. (5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, for sharing this absolutely stunning novel with me. The Whittiers is clean and refreshing. I appreciate your kindness!

Danielle Steel does it again! I have read all of her books. I started with The Promise in the early 80’s and as each book was released I bought it. The Whittiers is an excellent book with wonderful characters written in Danielle Steel’s style. I was drawn right in from the beginning and it was a very quick read as her books usually are. The Whittier family was very easy to get involved with-I really enjoyed reading this book. I honestly feel it is one of her best books in the last few years! Thank you to NetGalley, Random House and Danielle Steel for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!

The Whittiers are a close knit family. Preston and Constance have 6 adult children who are devasted to lose their parents in a tragic accident and reunite in their family home. They are all dealing with not only the lose of their beloved parents but their own personal issues, secrets and relationships. The story unfolds within the first year after their loss. For animal lovers like myself, I have to mention that there are 2 rescued dogs (3 by the end of the book) in this story that really touched my heart. This is another great read by Danielle Steel.

Thanks to Danielle Steel, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and Netgalley for this ARC.

Another fantastic read from Danielle Steel! The Whittiers is a heartwarming book that I found so unputdownable, I read it in one sitting! From the synopsis, I knew this novel centered around a large family which is the reason I was excited to dive in, but in true Danielle Steel fashion, the well developed characters is what will have you glued to your kindle. The storyline had many moving parts and I really enjoyed seeing how everyone’s outcome would play out. The Whittiers is a 5 star novel novel, I promise this family will immediately carve a space in your heart. As per usual, I am already looking forward to reading Danielle Steel’s next release!

When the six Whittier sibling’s parents are killed tragically in a skiing accident, they are brought closer together than ever. Each of the grown children except for one, move back home to the family mansion where they grew up. This is the heart- warming story of their first year without their parents. It is a very inspiring story of how they support each other through all the changes and relationships that develop over time. Thanks to @netgalley and @randomhouse for the ARC of this very enjoyable book.

I really loved this book. When the Whittier's family dynamic changes literally overnight, these five grown siblings are forced to come together to support and discover a new normal for their family. How this family banded together was incredible.

The Whittiers is about a group of siblings that have their world turned upside down when their parents are killed in a skiing accident.
Although the older siblings have their own lives Charlie , Caroline, and Lyle all move back to their family home to help care for their Autistic brother and their pregnant sister. Even though this is not how they imagined their lives they find that they enjoy living together and working together to keep the family in tact. Through the tragedy they all find their own happiness.
Danielle Steel continues to delight with her books . Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy for my opinion.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for an honest review.
Danielle Steel is a hit or miss with me and this was a big miss. The book was boring to me.

This is the best Danielle Steel book I have read in a long time.

A large family learns what it Is to lose their parents, and then come together to learn just how important family is. This is a delightful book with lots of emotions.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the books by Danielle Steel.
Thanks to Random House – Ballentine, and NetGalley for this advanced copy. The opinions expressed are my own.

It has been quite a while since I have read Danielle Steel. I loved this story as the theme was relatable to all as it deals with the instantaneous loss of beloved parents from the perspective of each of their children. How the sibling relationships are impacted and while yes the story is wrapped beautifully in gorgeous settings from locales to glamourous careers, the emotions and complexities remain true. The Whittiers will be enjoyed by both long time Steel fans and those who have never read her. I also LOVE the cover!

This book was very good. It had my emotions everywhere. I definitely recommend this book to everyone. To take a moment and see the love and chaos that having a large family was amazing. How they made it thru such a tragedy together was just wonderful.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

Another good one from Danielle Steel.

I so enjoyed “The Whittiers”, by Danielle Steel. Everyone of her stories are well developed and the characters are so relatable. The Whittiers is set in NYC and follows three brothers and three sisters, and how they navigate the ups and downs of life and love. Another Danielle Steel must read.

A feel-good story in the aftermath of the death of the beloved parents of six siblings,
When Preston and Constance Whittier die on their annual vacation, all of their children return to their Manhattan mansion to console one another and make decisions. Each sibling is very different from the other and all have the typical life issues and obstacles to address. The parents had asked that the mansion be sold for profit after their death, but what if the siblings want to keep and maintain their childhood home?

Danielle Steel delivers a homey and happy story - perfect for Thanksgiving season. If you love Danielle Steel, a complicated family, or just a feel - good story, The Whittiers is for you! #TheWhittiers.
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Danielle Steel does it again! This story centered around a close knit family and their lives after the tragic loss of their parents is a must read if you love family dramas. This was an engaging and interesting story that kept me invested in each of the siblings within the Whittier family.

My love for Danielle Steel goes way back. She got me into reading for enjoyment. This was a beautiful story of a family who was struck by tragedies and difficulties who came together as a family to build their futures.

I always love a danielle Steel book so when I saw this arc available I knew I had.to read it. It's a feel good, snuggle with a blanket on a cold fall or winter day (I mean even the cover says so too ;)) This book is about a family that goes on vacation and as they're vacationing tragedy strikes, leaving the children to pick up the pieces and figure out how to navigate the trials and tribulations of life. I really enjoyed this book and thank netgalley and the publishers for letting me read earlier :)

In the beginning of 'The Whittiers’, we are introduced to Preston and Constance Whittier, a successful and wealthy couple and parents to six adult children, one of whom, has developmental delays. On a European vacation, they are tragically killed in an accident.
The book follows the six siblings over the year following their parents' death. It's a story of love, loss, overcoming fears, and finding who you are. As a sibling of an adult with developmental delays and someone who recently lost a parent, I could related to their emotions.
I especially loved Benjie's story as it was refreshing to see a story of someone who struggles like my brother does, to see a character thrive in light of his circumstances.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for my ARC in exchange for my honest review

Danielle Steel is often a comfort author for me. I read her books after much heavier reads, especially when the description of the book gives the reader hope for a good ending.

The Whittier family is very close. The six children grew up in a tight-knit family. The parents, very involved in their children's lives take two to three weeks each January to take a trip themselves. A time for them to reconnect and escape the demands of a busy life. This trip however ends in tragedy and it is up to the family to pull together as they always have to get through their loss.

In the process of pulling together, each adult child will face their own challenges. The family will band together and give the kind of support only siblings can.

Five of the six siblings move into the family home while trying to decide what to do with the home. This was one of my favorite aspects of the novel. It isn't a common even in books I have read and it worked wonderfully. For so many, family is what gets us through the hard times and the siblings uniting in this way truly touched my heart.

As we follow the family and their challenges, we also get to see good things happen for each person.. They learn that while their lives have changed in huge ways, family will always be there. No matter what the future holds, they will always have each other.

I loved everything about this novel. Danielle Steel is a master at tugging at the heart and this novel definitely does that.

I voluntarily received a copy of this book from Random House. All views are simply my honest opinion.

When you pick up a Danielle Steele book, you know what you will get. Her classic formula of tragedy with a happy ending, repeating character’s thoughts until you feel you know them well. I pick and choose her novels because there are just too many. I enjoyed the Whittiers, although it was entirely predictable. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.