One Day at a Time

One Day at a Time

Coco Barrington, a law school dropout and dog walker, lives in a simple beach cottage in California and is trying to make the best of her life. But she knows she's a big disappointment to her legendary Hollywood family--her mother, a best-selling romance author, who is having an affair with a man half her age, and her movie producer sister Jane, who has been in a loving relationship with her partner Liz for over 10 years. Coco knows her relatives consider her a failure, but while resenting it she also feels there's nothing she can do about it. Then her sister Jane, who's expecting a baby, asks her to housesit while she and Liz go East on business. Coco reluctantly agrees and finds more than she bargained for in the person of a handsome British movie star, Leslie Baxter, who's also staying at the house while hiding from his crazy ex-girlfriend. They fall in love almost instantly and Coco contemplates a whole new life, until she's faced with the price of Leslie's fame by the unrelenting paparazzi who won't leave them alone. She drops him for a while but after coming to a new understanding of her mother's vulnerability, and her sister's bravery in facing motherhood, lifestyles that are different than her own but certainly worthwhile, Coco realizes her love for Leslie is strong enough to triumphant over any obstacles and they get back together. It also helps that her family now recognizes her good points. This is another great read from Danielle Steele who always writes with wit and understanding and lots of sexy fun. Hard to put down. There's a reason why Danielle Steel's been around forever...she's that good.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Disappointing

I have read Danielle Steele in the past and don't recall every being this disappointed. This story could have been told in 200 pages. Redundant and then the ending was so quick.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

So good!

This was the first Danielle Steel book I read...and I loved it. I could see where the main character was coming from, and why she felt the way she did. I respected her for not being what everyone else wanted, and just being herself. I loved the guy, Leslie, as well...and if I ever met a guy like him I'd consider myself lucky. It was a great read and I would recommend it to any romance fans.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great book!

As always I love Danielle Steel's books with all her twists and turns in her plot. Good book and I would highly recommend it.

AWESOME

Such a great book! Again, Danielle Steel writes an excellent book. Loved it!!! This would make a great movie.... Dont wait another minute purchase this book. You will not be disappointed. Excellent easy read!

Emotional read

Touched my heart. Great story from beginning to end. Kept me guessing.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

danielle

good book

sweet romance

iI read this book and loved it. I read it again and wished there was a sequel. A lovely romance story.

Good and Comfortable

Again, DS gives us what we crave; a period in time where we are allowed to escape and imagine another life, where everything is warm and comfortable, cozy and safe, opulent and sophisticated.... with, of course, a few bumps and bruises along the way :). However, it is obvious why she can write 4 or 5 of these per year.... She repeats the same statements over and over to fill up a book. I find that very sad for such a talented writer. I would rather have one per year with some substance than the path she has chosen for money. Her "novels" in the early years were larger, more impressive and filled with in-depth research. They were truly like reading a history book or at the very least a great reference book. Today, they are what I call "mindless/numbless" reading, but.... I'm not saying that's a bad thing! We all need a little "escape" now and then and DS delivers. I found this book to be one of her more simple topics. It was a good, easy read but not much substance. I still enjoyed it and will always read whatever she publishes, just to keep my 100% read status intact, but this will not be remembered as a favorite.

This book should be on your top 5 book list!!!

One Day at a Time by Danielle Steel was a touching and genuine story. I was intrigued by the way Steel gave great insight on every little detail. What moved me the most was how the main character "Coco Barrington" stayed strong regardless of how negative her mother and sister felt towards her lifestyle. There is also a love story that blooms little by little. However I don't want to give too much away so that as you open each page you will unveil the treasures of this book.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

loved this book!!

I thought this book was great, good enough to keep in my library. It was very touching and shows how different family members can be.

good for spring reading..

its good for reading while your on a hammock and a quite place.

One Day at a Time

The plot was very good. However, like most of Danielle Steel's books it was wordy, repetitious and written at a 5th grade level. She could have told the story in half the pages. The characters were very real. I'd have to think a long time before reading another of her books.

Good

Good

Easy reading and enjoyable

I liked the book because it was refreshing to see how happiness & true love can still be believed to be found in life in todays world.

Highly recommend

Easy reading - read the book in 2 days

What A Story!

Becoming involved into this story was probably on of the easiest books yet!
The first page will tug at your curiosity and keep you wanting to read further. She has a way of keeping you turning the pages for finding answers to your questions about whom did what or who is going to find out the big secret! Danielle is a fantastic writer and this book kept me so involved that I couldn't put it down.
The family is as another current family in today's society which deals with similar situations. The age differences,the gay relationship and the love story is so compelling that you have to wonder why anyone couldn't accept this situation as a family of today.
The age difference of her mother's lover is no different than in today's society but when actually reading it,it makes you wake up and realize how real love is possible regardless of the age. They say that age is a number,which in this case isn't important but it leaves you wondering what brought them together, the money or fame or is it true love?
The heartbreaks,the renewed love,the child who brings all the couples closer,what more could you ask for?
She ended the story with a possibility to continue this love story,which I hope she does.
Danielle writes all love stories but this is so connected to the families of today so maybe some can relate and connect to this story and learn what life has to offer.
I would buy this book for an easy read or for a boring day but once you start,you won't be able to put it down.
Take a day that you can make the time to read,this will keep you thirsting for more.Regardless of what you select to read,start with a book by Danielle,she will teach you about the different levels of real love!

overview

this is a great book for anyone to read!

Suprised!

Honestly, I didn't think I would like this book. My grandmother gave it to me as something to read at work. I absolutly LOVED this book! This was the first Danielle Steel book I have read. I felt so connected to the characters. I would love to see a sequel.

Gift for my Mom

She said it was one of the best DS novels in the past few years.