Neighbors

By: Danielle Steel

Narrated by: James Babson

Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

In Danielle Steel's gripping new novel, a reclusive woman opens up her home to her neighbors in the wake of a devastating earthquake, setting off events that reveal secrets, break relationships apart, and bring strangers together to forge powerful new bonds.

Meredith White was one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. But a personal tragedy cut her acting career short and alienated her from her family. For the last 15 years, Meredith has been living alone in San Francisco with two trusted caretakers. Then, on a muggy late summer day, a massive earthquake strikes Northern California, plunging the Bay Area into chaos. Without a moment's hesitation, Meredith invites her stunned and shaken neighbors into her mostly undamaged home as the recovery begins.

These people did not even realize that movie star Meredith White was living on their street. Now, they are sharing her mansion, as well as their most closely kept secrets. Without the walls and privacy of their own homes, one by one, new relationships are forged. For every neighbor, there is a story, from the doctor whose wife and children fear him, to the beautiful young woman dating a dishonorable man, to the aspiring writer caring for a famous blind musician.

In the heart of the crisis, Meredith finds herself venturing back into the world. And thanks to the suspicions and dogged detective work of a disaster relief volunteer, a former military officer named Charles, a shocking truth about her own world is exposed. Suddenly Meredith sees her isolation, her estranged family, and even her acting career in a whole new light.

Filled with powerful human dramas, Neighbors is a penetrating look at how our world can be upended in a moment. In a novel of unforgettable characters and stunning twists, acts of love and courage become the most powerful forces of all.

©2021 Danielle Steel (P)2021 Recorded Books

Addictive

An amazing story. I couldn't stop listening. One of her best. Absolutely loved it.

Finished in a weekend!

loved it! Great read! Enjoyed this book! Another good one from Danielle Steel, won't disappoint.

very enjoyable

interesting book. best was when she came out to help her neighbors
very enjoyable

Good book, bad narrator

I loved most of the story, as usual Danielle Steel brings us a powerful book about good and bad people. She is quite a bit repetitive at times, but its still well worth your time.
The narrator is another story. There are several excellent reviews about him, I do not understand them at all. He has virtually no emotion in his voice, and every single character sounded exactly the same. I looked him up and he has only read a handful of books, which means hopefully I won't have to endure him again.

Loved it listened to it twice

loved it.the narrator was very good.Love all Danielle Steele .started reading her books when I was 18 yrs old.now 60 and her books always keep me engaged.she is the best.still have all the books from. years ago.

Odd start but finished good.

It was hard to get into but once the other characters were introduced it picked up.

Great characters

The characters grabbed me right away. This is the kind of writing Steele is famous for.

enjoyable

Relaxing and easy read. interesting concept. kept me entertained while I read it. love her books.

Wonderfully Complex!

This storyline unfolds in surprising ways and is both disturbing and hopeful. As a believer in a real and personal God, I find in it the reminder that in our greatest tragedies are sometimes hidden the jewels of our richest blessings. Don’t want to give anything away so I will leave it at that. Bravo to Ms. Steel for this one!!

Another Wonderful Fairy Tail

As an avid Danielle Steel fan for decades, I enjoyed Neighbors very much. It lifted me from my problems and gave me a fairy tale to live. Though many say Ms Steel is so predictable, that is what I love. I can count on her for struggles and feel good moments with my expected happy ending.