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Matters of the Heart

By: Danielle Steel
Narrated by: Mel Foster
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Hope Dunne has carved out a name for herself as a top photographer, known the joys of marriage and motherhood and the heartbreak of loss. In her chic SoHo loft, Hope is content with her life, finding serenity and beauty through the lens of her camera. She isn't looking for a man or excitement.

But these things find her when she accepts a last-minute assignment to fly to London at Christmas and photograph one of the world's most celebrated writers - an Irish-American author known for novels of thrilling literary darkness.

To Hope's surprise, Finn O'Neill exudes warmth and a boyish charm. Enormously successful, he is a perfect counterpoint to Hope's quiet, steady grace - and he's taken instantly by her. He courts her as no one ever has before, whisking her away to his palatial, isolated Irish estate.

Hope finds it all, and him, irresistible. But soon cracks begin to appear in his stories: gaps in his history, lies and bouts of jealousy unnerve her. Suddenly Hope is both in love and suspicious, caring and deeply in doubt, and ultimately frightened of the man she loves.

Alone, thousands of miles from home, her mind is reeling. Is it possible that this adoring, attentive man - like the characters in his novels - is hiding something even worse? The spell cast by a brilliant sociopath has her trapped in his web, too confused and dazzled to escape, as he continues to tighten his grip on her.

©2009 Danielle Steel (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Suspense Sagas Women's Fiction Suspense Exciting
Intriguing Twists • Psychological Depth • Excellent Narration • Strong Female Protagonist • Realistic Portrayal
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Loved the story! Loved the performance! I truly enjoyed listening to this book by Danielle Steele.

Excellent

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A story of a very controlling man and the woman who loved him until his control almost took her life.

Matters of the Heart

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I feel like I was dragged through the dark and the sun didn't really rise at the end. Gave me a heavy heart.

Too dark

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Jan Anderson
captivating and full of awe. Surely a survivor story. Beyond expectations and never doubt the greatest love of all

Love story with more twists and turns, great summer reading

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Wow, Such a wonderful ending . Healing in the most Beautiful way. I had to go back and read parts that I felt touched me personally . As always never Disappointed with Daniel’s writings. I loved this book . Im sure I will read it again.

Great Story

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Good things about this book.. strong female, loved people in her life, worked hard, confident, historical info about Ireland, london and cape cod, info about socio- paths, and mirroring

Bad things
Abuse, manipulation, loss of lives, stubborn and ignorance from main character she saw so many signs and got so much evidence and ignored the reports! She could have yelled uncle but noooooo she kept going back!
I stopped listening to this audible about 5 times.. doom was looming and she was blinded by love and insecurity!! Finally I decided to see it through and I finished like ummm ok!
Well at-least I know traits of this type of person and will run the other way!!!

So painful and yet helpful

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This is book is different from other good love story . I don’t like the twist of it!

Crazy

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Yes, I’ve read approximately 800 books on audible! This particular book is my favorite. In my career I have met women who related similar stories of terror and control in their relationships. It is extremely important to keep a semblance of self, to have a safe place and yes, to forgive.

Best of the 800 Reads!

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Once again Danielle Steele provides an excellent novel!! Because of this fine, relaxing read, I will read another one.

Excellent Novel

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Was very exciting and exacting on how the sociopathic mind works...a love story with all kind of dark twists and turns..

One of her best

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