Nicole is a very lucky girl. Born into a well to do family, they all call her Coco. Coco has just graduated from college and plans to spend the summer as an intern. now was going to spend the summer interning. But first, she is going to relax at her family's home. Her parents are leaving for a trip and Coco is staying home. Then, Coco receives devastating news--there has been a plane crash and her parents are both killed.
If it wasn't for her best friend Sam, Coco wasn't sure how she would make it through everything. Her father's business partner, Edward, told her would help her as well. Coco was very happy to have extra help until Edward becomes a little bit too much. He had other ideas for the two of them. Coco puts an end to this behavior, but still allows him to handle her finances.
When Coco is offered to do her internship in London, she takes it. She starts out working for Leslie, doing random odds and ends. Leslie invites her to a party and meets Nigel, who tells her his family left him nothing and he was doing what he could to make ends meet. The more time they spend together, the more Coco starts to fall for him.
Soon, they get married. Nigel wants a huge wedding, but Coco would rather have a small one. She eventually gives in to his wishes, and once they are married, Nigel's extravagant spending continues. The more they argue, the harder it is getting for her. Then Coco discovers she is pregnant. Nigel wants nothing to do with the child, so Coco ends up buying him out in exchange for Nigel giving up any right he has to the baby.
Through all of her trials and tribulations, Sam is always there for Coco, even though he has problems of his own. He is married to a woman he doesn't really love, but his family approves of her so he deals with it. Meanwhile, Coco enters another relationship with a man who she loves, but tells her he isn't ready to settle down.
With so much going on, will Coco be able to survive another failed relationship? And will Sam stay married to someone who he doesn't truly love?
Once again, Danielle Steel writes a great romance novel. Not only does ALL THAT GLITTER have romance, but also heartbreak. I enjoyed the relationship between Coco and Sam. Everyone should have a best friend like that--no matter what, they are there for each other. I have read almost all of Danielle Steele's books, and I still enjoy them. If you like romance, this is a great book to cuddle up with!
In Danielle Steel’s dazzling new novel, a young woman must overcome tremendous adversity in her quest to find herself and achieve real happiness.
Nicole “Coco” Martin is destined to have it all. As the only child of doting and successful parents, she has been given every opportunity in life. Having inherited her mother’s stunning beauty and creativity, along with her father’s work ethic and diligence, she has the world at her feet. Her graduation from Columbia is fast approaching, and with it the summer job of her dreams working at a magazine. Between work, leisurely weekends at her family’s home in Southampton, and spending as much time as possible with her best friend, Sam, life couldn’t be better—until tragedy strikes. Coco’s beloved parents are killed in a terrorist attack while on vacation in France.
Now devastated and alone, Coco must find a way to move forward and make her way in the world without the family she loved. Determined to forge her own path and make her parents proud, Coco pursues her dreams, dazzled by exciting opportunities that come her way. Her goals are to think outside the box—and always play by her own rules. As she finds herself drawn to charismatic, fascinating men, each relationship will teach Coco new lessons, some delightful, some painful. She will come to realize what matters, and how strong she truly is—and in the end, she will discover herself.
Richly exploring one woman’s poignant journey through life, All That Glitters is a compelling tale of challenges, heartbreak, discovery, and triumph, a powerful reminder that all that glitters is not the essence of life. And what is truly worth having was right there in our hands all along.
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