Steel fans will not be disappointed in this wonderful tale of loss, redemption and love. An executive in a top movie house loses his job after years of success. Overnight he loses power, prestige, and acquaintances. He hides out in England to lick his wounds and begins a new life with a woman he loves. Together they find the will to live again with the help of Andy’s indie film maker.

Really enjoyed having the opportunity to this book on NetGalley! Another wonderful Danielle Steel book with twists and turns. I loved following Violet and Andy's story. I could not put this down!

This book is all about second chances of life. When you get a second chance you should hold onto it. I have read alot of Danielle Steel books and I look forward to each new one that comes out. I was not disappointed in this book. I give this book 4.5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley or the ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion.
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Second Act" is a novel by Danielle Steel. It follows the story of a successful CEO named Olivia who unexpectedly loses her job and finds herself at a crossroads in her life. As Olivia navigates the challenges of starting over and reinventing herself, she discovers new opportunities for love, friendship, and personal fulfillment. With its themes of resilience, reinvention, and the power of second chances, "Second Act" is a heartwarming and uplifting read that reminds readers that it's never too late to pursue their dreams

Hollywood has been good to Andy Westfield till it isn’t. Andy was at the top of his game when whoosh one day he’s out!! Andy always put his career before his marriage and now his world is upended. He decides to clear his head and literally head for the hills where he hires a local women to help with his affairs and get through the tough times. He signs a lease with her and it changes who he is and what’s important in life.

I had high hopes for this book originally as the main character was a male. However, it quickly becomes your second chance in life, fall in love Danielle Steel book that we continuously read over and over. I just wish for once things were so grand after a life altering event.

Book Review: Second Act
Stars: 4 X 5
Author: Danielle Steel @officialdaniellesteel
Publisher: Delacorte Press @delacortepress
Thank you @netgalley for this ARC

Andy Westfield is a CEO of a Hollywood movie studio. He is a workaholic which is also why his company is successful. Unfortunately, there are times when there is a forced change in your life. This happens to Andy as he gets fired and all he knows unravels. Andy decides to escape somewhere new and he decides to head to New England. He rents a large lovely mansion in a peaceful quiet seaside town. Eventually, he meats Violet and she come to work for Andy. Andy and Violet have some chemistry going on. A friendship blossoms at first and then love eventually is in full bloom. Unfortunately, for the two of them Violet has some secrets from her past that she is not yet comfortable telling Andy about. Yet, we all know that secrets always have a way a creeping out of their hiding place. Andy also has obstacles that he has to deal with personally. Andy and Violet both have to come clean with each other in order for this relationship to work. The have a love that is genuine . It takes a while for them to deal with their issues but a happy ending is in the future. I have not read a Danielle Steel novel in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and enjoyed that this one had a male character that was the lead.


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This is a great book. It is the kind of book you can’t stop reading. The main character is Andy. He is a divorced father of a girl and studio CEO. The studio he works for has been bought so they fired him. He doesn’t know what to do since he has been the CEO for nineteen years. He goes to England and meets up with a friend that does indie movies. He meets a woman that is writing a book. They decide to make a indie movie.

Unique and interesting storyline and characters. It was hard to put down ! Thanks to netgsalley and the publishers for the arc copy

Danielle Steel pulled a switcheroo with a male protagonist in Second Act - move exec Andy Westfield suddenly goes from head honcho to unemployed and finds himself needing to escape. Another beautiful seaside setting with the potential for romance, and Steel has the right recipe to spice up my weekend! Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read #Second by Danielle Steel. I am already anticipating her next release.

Life doesn't always turn out like we plan. Sometimes, it's better. Andy and Violet find themselves in a stage in life where big decisions have to be made. Love seems to make those decisions work out. Another lovely story from Danielle Steel

I enjoyed this DS book. I loved the main character and how after losing his big time job he finally realizes what the important things in life are. I also loved Violet. And how she recovers from past trauma.

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-copy of Second Act by Danielle Steel.I liked this book because it centered around a main character who was a male instead of her usual female main character although there is a strong female character in this story too.Andy Westfield is a powerful head of Global Studios who one day loses his job and is utterly lost.Used to a high power, opulent life style without his job Andy has no purpose.He flees to England to lick his wounds and while there he meets Violet , a woman who has suffered abuse and utter heartbreak.When Andy views Violet’s unfinished story he reads it and is amazed at her talent.He wants to help put her story on the big screen.Can he reinvent himself and find a new life with love and purpose or will he return to his old life when opportunity calls? Read the book and find out.Definitely a different romantic novel.

Gave feedback, disappeared and not rewriting. Andy and Violet navigate adult career and love decisions. Thanks Net Galley for ARC.

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

Andy is the head of a studio in LA. He is summarily fired after 19 years and decides to spend some time away from the spotlight to lick his wounds in peace. He goes to a small English town and hires a local woman to be his assistant. She will change his world.

This book was fine. A typical Steel novel that is heavy on repetition and light on plot. It works well as a palate cleanser after reading heavy books because you don't have to engage fully. You can skim the page and know exactly what's happening. I do feel that Steel is very out of touch with the world we live in today and her novels show that. I give this one 2.5 stars, rounded up to 3.

Compared to many of Danielle Steel's novels, I really enjoy this cover a lot. It was very visually appealing which made me quite excited to read this story. It is still a Danielle Steel novel, so keep that in mind, especially if you've read her books before. I enjoyed the story about Andy, the CEO of a movie production company, as he took a step out of the public eye for a bit. I did find this to be very predictable of a story, so there wasn't too much interest in getting to the end honestly. It did have more potential than many of her stories. It just wasn't executed the best.

Andy had power in the palm of his hand. He was a studio head for global enterprise in LA and he was there for 19 years. He had sacrificed time with his family and his daughter growing up in order to have the job of his dreams. Although one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, Andy still got off on the power he had. Then one day it was all gone in an instant.
Second Act is a great example of why I love Danielle Steel. She takes her characters through tragic events and tells the story of their resiliency. This book was predictable at times but still so enjoyable.

Andy Westfield is the head of a prestigious movie studio for nearly two years a stunning office on the forty-fourth floor a loyal assistant, access to a private plane and company cars at his service. Andy always put his career before family and now besides his daughter and young grandchildren it’s the only thing he truly loves. Andy’s world is turned upside down when the studio sold and the buyers son demands top seat. Andy spirals bing out of a job and humiliated he decides to get away from Los Angles soon as possible until the dust settles and he can find a new way forward. Andy signs a six month lease on a luxury home in a tiny town two hours from London. When he arrives he hires a local woman to help get his affairs in order. A former journalist Violet Smith is at a crossroads as well and this job is what she needs to tide her over. When Violet leaves the manuscript of her unfinished novel behind after work Andy lets his curiosity get the best of him and is captivated by the story that begs to be adapted to the big screen. This was a very compelling story with great characters. I love and am amazed by how many stories Danielle Steel can come up with she is my all time favorite writer and highly recommend this and her other books to everyone.

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When Andy learns his job as head of a movie studio is going away, he finds is now unemployed and has no focus or direction. He decides to to run away to London to sulk and lick his wounds… but that will not happen for long.

This book has all the good feels. The ups and downs of losing a job and finding not only a new director but a potential girlfriend in the process. I would definitely give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

When Andy Westfield is fired from the head of the movie studio he has been in charge of for decades, he feels like his life is ending. Gone are all of the fancy cars, beautiful movie stars on his are and the life of luxury. He decides to leave the country to try to get a grip on his life. He rents a large house in a small coastal town outside of London. He is used to having an assistant take care of all of his correspondence, so he asks the bank if they could recommend someone. When Violet begins working for him, she accidently leaves a manuscript for a book that she has been working on. Andy reads it and decides to use his connections to help her get started in the movie business. As they are enjoying working together and being involved, he receives an unexpected job offer. Will decide to go back to his luxurious life, or does he decide he likes his life better now?

Another great read by Ms. Steel! Great characters and great story! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest opinion.