Joy

Allegra Dixon has never felt loved or wanted. Rejected by her mother ­­­­- a cold, beautiful socialite – and her absentee military father, Allegra’s only escape from her lonely existence is through books and her own rich fantasy world.

When she finds love with childhood sweetheart Shepherd Williams, her heart feels full for the first time. But as Shep follows in her father’s footsteps, pulled into the dark world of military conflict, Allegra fears she will end up alone for a second time.

Desperate for a fresh start, Allegra moves to LA and takes a job as assistant to film score composer Henry Platt, a man with a reputation for creative genius and an intense, frenetic personality.

As new love blossoms and washes away the pain of the past, Allegra begins to find her place in the world, and a feeling of joy that no one can take away from her . . .

Author Biography

Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors, with a billion copies of her novels sold to date. Her international bestsellers include Without a Trace, Worthy Opponents and The Wedding Planner. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California.