Why we’re excited
Amelia once competed on Olympic ice as a figure skater and later built a second career as a successful writer, yet the people who knew her best are gone and she is struggling. She retreats to a house on the beach in the Hamptons, where secrets about her family come out that may give her a way forward.
Grief and fresh starts are Danielle Steel's home ground, and this novel pairs them with the discipline of an elite athlete, which should give Amelia's recovery some grit. It arrives early in 2027 alongside other new Steel titles; newcomers can start here, since it stands alone.
On our most-anticipated list since 25 October 2026. See all the most anticipated books →
What to know about Strong in the Broken Places
We have reviewed 2 of Danielle Steel’s books, with an average score of 4.3 out of 5. Our favourite to date is Far From Home (4.5★); the most recent is Never Say Never.
From the publisher
‘It hadn’t worked out as she expected. It had worked out far better than she had dreamed . . .’
On the face of it, ex-Olympic ice-skater and celebrated author Amelia knows what it means to be a success. But behind her glimmering career, she is grappling with the loss of those who knew her best. As she seeks refuge in a beautiful Hamptons beach house, family truths are revealed that might just save her . . .
Strong in the Broken Places is an empowering novel about turning adversity into strength, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.
Description supplied by the publisher.
We haven’t read Strong in the Broken Places yet. When our review goes up, it will replace this page.
