Book Review: A Mother’s Love by Danielle Steel (2025)

A Mother’s Love by Danielle Steel narrates the journey of Halley Holbrook,the proud mother of twins Valerie and Olivia who have now grown up and moved away from their mother’s home.

Following this transformative experience, Halley decides to embark on her own, on a solo trip to Paris. What follows next, forces her to confront her traumatic past which she has long buried in the deep chambers of her soul.

However, Halley strives to no longer succumb to the monsters of her past anymore. She is determined to overcome the trials and tribulations of the present and redefine her identity in this pivotal turning point of her life.

A Mother’s Love is a tale of an undefeated and strong mother who refused to perpetuate the pattern of her abusive childhood. In the process of raising her twins, she had vows to provide the safety and protection of a nurturing home.

Book TitleA Mother’s Love
Author Danielle Steel
GenreWomen’s Fiction/ Contemporary Fiction
Language English
Pages271
PublisherDelacorte Press
Release Date24th June,2025
Amazon https://amzn.in/d/hkhMxQ0

About the Author

Google Books describes, “Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s bestselling authors, with a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Never Too Late, Upside Down, The Ball at Versailles, Second Act, Happiness, Palazzo, The Wedding Planner, and other highly acclaimed novels.

“She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.”

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A Mother’s Love: The Tale of a Resilient Mother

Just as she is capable of battling against the demons of her oppressive past, she serves as a warm and nourishing mother to her children.

As her daughters move away from her home, to continue on with their lives Halley is left alone in her home for the first time in almost two decades.

For her approaching fiftieth birthday, she decides to go on a trip to Paris. On the flight she meets Bart Warner who makes her feel like herself again.

She has not dated anyone since the death of her partner, Robert three years ago. He adored Halley and was cherished by the twins who loved him like their own.

Even though Halley and Robert were never married, they had enjoyed a truly fulfilling bond. When her bag is snatched away by a thief in Paris, she is horrified.

The memories of her abusive childhood including her violent and tyrannical parents, returns to haunt her.

In a powerful turn of resilience, the protagonist refuses to be tormented any longer by the shadows of her repressive childhood, choosing instead to reclaim control over her life with unwavering determination.

Reviews

“Excellent book so far I am not finished it yet, but it’s hard to put down. All Daniele Steel books are amazing. I have all her books from the beginning, mostly hard covers. Always checking to see when the next one is coming out. Happy reading everyone.”- Amazon User

“Yet another story of a strong woman who defied the odds and made it through an unimaginable childhood. Danielle weaves a tale of a childhood devoid of love into a devoted mother of twins. She then is struck by fate again only to finally be able to free herself from the bonds of her past into a new and bright future! Loved it!” – Amazon User

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