Books like Precious gifts by Danielle Steel
Paul Parker, a sophisticated and charismatic widower, leaves a complex inheritance to his four children: a son who has struggled with identity and three daughters who have carved distinct lives in New York, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles. The unexpected will reveals philanthropic gifts tailored to each daughter's dreams, prompting them to pursue new goals and confront lingering family tensions.
As the sisters gather to read the will, they uncover a hidden truth about Paul’s past with his former wife Véronique. The secret legacy forces her to reclaim her own narrative, while the children confront their father's legacy of impermanence and find renewed understanding of love, responsibility, and personal fulfillment.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Danielle Steel
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