At a prestigious co-ed private school in a tony area of San Francisco, five affluent families come together with the common bond of educating their children. As strangers they embark on a journey at the Atwood School in hopes of forging ties with their community. The lives of these five particular children, Gabby, Izzie, Billy, Sean, and Andy, become intertwined forever. Whether it's the arts, athletics, or even academics, each child finds a niche as they evolve from kindergarteners to young adults.

As their school years quickly pass by, the Big Five, as they are called, must face the harsh realities that life sometimes brings. Whether it's an unexpected divorce or grave sibling issues, they have each other to lean on in the hardest of times. When graduation day finally arrives, college decisions have been made that push the group to go their separate ways.

While chasing their respective dreams, tragedy strikes their inner circle forcing them to rely on one another once again for their very survival. The bond they share can't be broken despite the losses this young group must face. Having to hurriedly grow up due to unforeseen circumstances strengthens their friendship and ultimately puts their love to the test.

FRIENDS FOREVER is a powerful novel written by the one and only Danielle Steel, the master storyteller of romance. Her latest release is a page-turning drama portraying a tight group of childhood friends who must face heartbreak and disappointment in the circle of life. The five main characters bring a superb blend of rich personalities to the mix creating a well-orchestrated symphony of pure literary pleasure. Her most compelling novel to date, FRIENDS FOREVER is exactly what Steele's fans have come to expect... pure brilliance.