What would happen if you lost your career of 19 years after you gave up your family? Andy, son of a famous Western actor / director and an actress, was unceremoniously fired from his position as head of a successful movie company after the company was bought out. He was embarrassed and did not know what to do. He leaves for England to lick his wounds and regroup. Andy meets Violet who needs a job and it was recommended that she work for him. One night after Violet leaves, Andy finds the manuscript that she is writing and reads it. He loves is and when it is going to become a movie, he helps her as the screenwriter.

After success with their first movie, Andy and Violet are in the middle of writing their second movie when another head of a movie studio dies in a plane crash. Andy must now decide is he loves his second act in his career or go back to being the head of the new movie studio.

Well written characters, a staple of all Danielle Steel novels. Great descriptive graphics of the settings and the characters motivations.

Like so many other Danielle Steel novels, Second Act is about romance, wealth, and starting over. This is a genre that Danielle Steel knows well. In Second Act, the primary themes are focused on starting over and self-discovery. Andy feels diminished having lost his powerful job. The loss of of status as a self-described king with power and uncountable wealth is a shock for Andy, who has no idea who he is with all that he enjoyed gone. Not many readers are likely to sympathize with him in the opening chapters. Andy's level of wealth is beyond the dream of almost all readers. Violet has suffered a far more significant loss. Her story is the one that resonates with readers.

The characters in Second Act are nicely defined, but the events, which focuses on how both Andy and Violet start over is somewhat contrived. I am not referring to Andy's wealth, but instead, how Violet goes from extreme poverty to so much success so quickly. Steel's novels are always fairy tales, but in Second Act, the fairy tale is more obviously contrived. A more realistic and longer passage of time, as opposed to 6 months, is my only real complaint. Steel is usually smoother than this.

I did enjoy reading Second Act, and I suspect that most of Danielle Steel readers will also enjoy this book. Thank you to Random House for providing me with this ARC to read and review. The comments above are my honest thoughts. Thank you also to NetGalley for making these novels so readily available.

When Andy Westfield, a top Hollywood studio executive, gets canned he thinks his whole life is basically over. His career has always been his first priority over his family and everything else. He escapes to England to sooth his bruised ego and accidentally finds his second act. Andy has always dated fake starlets until he meets Violet. Together, they find an opportunity that could change both their lives. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this great book. I really enjoyed it.

I love her books. Always engaging and it's hard to stop reading. Wonderful characters you love. Best of the best

Her books seem to be coming out faster and faster. Enjoy them for a quick read--it's Danielle Steel, not many of her's i haven't enjoyed...this is enjoyable as well. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for a review.

A fantastic read…I always appreciate when a male character leads the story…this one is no exception…a quick read, well fleshed out characters, a fast paced story…a fascinating look in to the movie business, screenwriting, and producing a film. This was a real page turner for me…loved every minute of it…5 stars!!

I truly loved this story. Makes you stop and think about what is really important in life.
The characters, while not perfect, have each come face to face with life altering events. The storyline, while simple, digs into finding out what is worth more, happiness or power and money. When Andy, one of the most powerful men in the film industry, finds himself fired during a corporate take over, he feels his life is over. He had sacrificed so much to be the rich and powerful executive, and now he doesn't know who or what he is. A chance meeting with a local woman in England, makes him understand that life is about so much more than having prestige and power. After all, it's never too late to reevaluate life and the path you are taking. As always, Danielle Steel has written a great story that reads quickly and easily., but makes the reader pause and reflect.. Highly recommend.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Andy is on top of the world. He is a king over his empire until he is fired and his life falls apart. Stripped of his job he has lost his identity and all hope. He goes to hide where no one will know who he used to be. While away he must decide if he has the courage to believe in himself. Great story of new beginnings, new love, and second chances.

I have read every Danielle Steel novel, and never disappointed. This was an easy read. I liked having a male protagonist. He was treated deplorably by the Hollywood studio. I would have liked to hear from the female POV. It was fun to read and I enjoyed it very much.

The story centers around a man who was the head of a company for 19 years. He had cars, plane and a beautiful house. Then after 19 years another company bought his company and he was fired.

He couldn't really deal with what happened to him and drank alot until finally he needed to get away from everything and moved to London.

There he hired an assistant to help him answer emails and other stuff. There he met his assistant and read a folder she left on his desk of a book she was writing. He read it and loved it and they decided to turn it into a movie. The movie was a success and they fell in love. The story was of her life when she was married to a very greedy man and the lost of her son.

After the success of this movie they went on to do another screenplay for another movie.

He then was approached to run another company with a lot of perks because their CEO was killed in a crash.

In the end he turned down the job with more benefits and more money because he was just happy writing a screenplay with the love of his life.

This is a engrossing story that I read from cover to cover in one sitting. I loved the theme of kindness, ,helping others and embracing change . This is a sweet romance and a fun story to read. I enjoy all of her books and this is one of my favorites. Although I tire of reading about wealthy people in her books this book presented the wealthy main character as kind and thoughtful toward others. A person who reached out to help someone in need and changed her life forever. A excellent lesson in this book and a wonderful read.

Thank you to the publisher, to Net Galley and to the author for the opportunity. My review opinions are my own.

Oh my goodness, I really really liked this one! Danielle Steel is such a phenomenal writer, and this one was no exception. I didn’t want to put it down! It was as charming as it was sweet.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I have been a fan on Danielle Steel since I was in college so getting a chance to read an advance copy of one of her books is a real treat!

In many ways, this is a typical Danielle Steel book. However, the book was mostly from a male point of view, which is unusual. I thought the descriptions of the movie/studio industry were interesting. I enjoyed the romance and the respectfulness of the main characters. It was a very easy book to read, which I read within a day because I wanted to know what happened next.

Overall, a very enjoyable read.

I enjoyed this book. It was heartwarming and romantic. It was about two people getting another chance at love and life. Although the ending wasn't what i expected it was good. I am grateful that netgalley and the publishers let me read this in exchange for an honest review

A bit predictable, yet a solid read by Danielle Steel. Enjoyed the storyline and the setting. Characters were well-developed and enjoyable.

Andy has been the CEO of a studio for many years. It consumed his entire life. His marriage couldn’t survive the hours and pressures of this job and it also cost him missing time with his daughter. Life happens and when they studio was sold, he was told his job was safe but when two security guards came to his office with another man, he saw what was happening and that was the end of the job he loved. He knew he had to get out of LA to adjust to what his life was going to be.
Violet has been adjusting to her life after things happened, she had no control over.
Andy had his assistant find him a place to go and she found him a small town outside of London. Off he went and this one change in his life was a miracle he never imagined would happen.
When you meet Violet and Andy in this book are so perfectly written. The story is one you will enjoy from first word to last word.
Thank you NetGalley and Danielle Steel for the chance to read Second Act.
This is my personal review.

This book is a heartwarming romance with Andy and Violet, whose love and respect for one another shines throughout the book. Andy is living the high life., as a studio CEO. He never dreamed it could be ripped away leaving him floundering. Leaving LA behind, he seeks refuge in the UK, where he discovers a manuscript and turns it into a film and that starts a whirl wind of a relationship he conducts with the author, Violet. Can you have your cake and eat it too and be happy living a much less active lifestyle with simplicity and grace?

This the classic example of when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. You’re at the top of your game and things happen and you think the entire world has ended for you. You change locations and your life is now better than ever! This was a great book, I highly recommend reading it!

In "Second Act," Danielle Steel once again delivers a predictable yet enjoyable story. Despite the excessive use of the word "important," I found myself engrossed in the tale of Andy Westfield, a movie studio executive who must confront personal and professional challenges. Alongside Violet, a young woman with her own tragic past, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and find a new life together. While lacking surprises, this novel provided a pleasant way to spend a weekend afternoon.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opinions expressed are my own. Second Act is a story about losing something you thought was so important to you and how in the long run, it can turn out to be a blessing in disguise. The main character lost his prestigious job as head of a large motion picture studio. Embarrassed and ashamed he left the country to hide and wallow in self pity. However, in doing so, he found true love and another career that he had forgotten he loved and was passionate about. The only reason I'm not giving this book 5 stars is because the ending was so predictable.