Triangle

by Danielle Steel

As she approaches the milestone birthday of forty, delicate beauty Amanda Delanoe finds joy in running a chic contemporary art gallery in Paris. With the companionship of her dog, Lulu, and her friend and co-owner of the gallery, fun-loving bachelor Pascal Leblanc, Amanda lives well, but so far the love of her life has eluded her.

Then she meets Olivier Saint Albin, a handsome, enigmatic publisher. At the same time, she reconnects with Tom Quinlan, an old boyfriend from her university days, who has come to Paris to devote himself to writing a thriller. Amanda’s attraction to Olivier is instant, but she soon learns he is married, leaving her torn between her head and her heart.

Amanda’s situation is further complicated by the unpleasant feeling that she’s being watched. When she begins to receive threatening phone calls late at night, and someone breaks into her apartment on the Left Bank, it’s all too clear she is in real danger. But from whom?

An old love, a new love, or a stranger? As love enters her life, so does terror. . .

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Audiobook, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Mystery Thriller

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2024

About the author

Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include All That Glitters, Royal, Daddy's Girls, The Wedding Dress, The Numbers Game, Moral Compass, Spy, and other highly acclaimed novels. 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; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.

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Reviews

[chantalsbookstuff · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 rounded up

[Suz · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5⭐️

This was pretty bad. A stalking incident where the FMC was completely oblivious to who was carrying out the terrible things happening to her, as well as those around her having no clue.

She finds herself embroiled in a love triangle, one man from the past who we can instantly tell is trouble (she cannot) and another 'nicer' man (who happens to be married).

It becomes tiresome how often we read about married couples in France not wiling to divorce, living separate lives and treating their spouses as flatmates. Someone is inevitably waiting in the wings to be with the married character. The author loves writing about her beloved France but it's lacklustre and uninspiring.

The use of 'Bitch' during the attacks is used over and over again, there is nothing real or unique to intensify these scenes so the outcome is dull and uninspiring. Completely unrealistic as the scenes unfold, additionally the FMC's behaviour is out of proportion to stalking behaviour and no measures were taken for safety concerns. Just doesn't ring true.

I listened to this during a work task which requires no concentration, it's always easy to follow along with the audiobooks from DS.

I listened to this via the Libby app and my public library.

[Sally · Rating 2 out of 5]

For most of this book, this book was a 1 ⭐️ for me, but 3/4 of the way through there was a minimal increase with the storyline. I listened to the audiobook & the narrator’s voice sounded as bored as I was. This was my first Danielle Steel book that just dragged.

[Carolyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

He loves me, he loves me not. He loves me, he loves me not. Sheesh!

[Tim · Rating 1 out of 5]

Despised this repeat recipe story by Ms. Steel.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another month, another Danielle Steel Book. The plot twist you can see from outer space except for main character Olivier who doesn't discover the truth about his "marriage" until page 212 out of 240 pages. Had this one figured out pretty quickly and was surprised that the main characters were so dense. Cute ending though and that's why I keep coming back for more.
See you all back here next month!

[Aachal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first Danielle Steel book, and I actually ended up liking it more than I expected. The story is about Amanda, who runs an art gallery in Paris. At first, her life seems calm and successful, but everything changes when she meets Olivier, a charming publisher who is not as perfect as he seems. Around the same time, her old boyfriend Tom comes back into her life, and she continues to lean on her close friend Pascal for support.

As Amanda tries to figure out her feelings, she also begins to feel unsafe. Strange phone calls, a break-in at her apartment, and a constant sense of fear keep the story moving. The suspense builds slowly, and it keeps you wondering who is really behind the threats—an old love, a new one, or someone else entirely.

What I enjoyed was the mix of romance and mystery. The Paris setting gave the story a nice atmosphere, and the characters felt real, even if the plot was a little predictable at times. It was an easy read, and once I got into it, I didn’t want to put it down.

Overall, Triangle is not just a love story but also a suspenseful tale about trust and choices. It might not be my favorite book ever, but it was definitely enjoyable and worth the read.

[Greyson · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5⭐️The synopsis was TERRIBLY misleading. The information dump at the beginning made the entire first chapter of this read like an obituary. I hate the tensing of this book. It was impersonal as hell. This book is pretty much a story about a woman who does not know how to communicate boundaries at the big age of 40. This book was boring and repetitive. It was so short but I couldn’t wait for it to be over and I wanted it to end sooner. It gave so much unnecessary information. I was like…. What does that have to do with ANYTHING?! Also, it was clear who was stalking her from the start. It was shoved in our faces. Overall, this is a bad read.

[Jennie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to love this book because I have read all of Steel’s books. Over the years I have become less enchanted with her books. Amanda meets a man and she does not want to ask him if he is married because that would be rude. Her coworker keeps asking her. Did you ask him if he is married and she kept saying no I’m sure he’s not. She would say he is not like any man I’ve ever met who was married. On the book jacket it tells you that he is married. There were at least 70 pages before he told her that he was indeed married. It just seemed very childish to me. In this book different facts are repeated many times. This is true and all for books. I hate to say that I’m not going to read anymore of her books because I do enjoy them, but there are certain things about them that have started to bother me. I have never like the fact that all of her characters are super wealthy and money is no object.

[Sherri Thacker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good Danielle Steel book! A quick read with a great ending!

[Loren · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm a Danielle Steel fan but this one didn't work for me.

Amanda, a French/American Paris gallery owner is in her late 30's and happily single. We quickly meet two men who enter her life, a Frenchman in a loveless marriage and an American she dated decades earlier. We also meet the Frenchman's wife who loves horses and prefers the company of a few women who share her passion over her husband's.

Amanda ends up being stalked and it's supposed to be a mystery to unfold but Steel gives us continuous hints about the perpetrator. You would have to be clueless not to know absolutely everything that will occur in this book rendering it frustrating to read.

2 ⭐️'s

[Terri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another Danielle Steel book with a familar theme. Beautiful woman living in Paris. She seems to have everything. She co-owns an art gallery. She meets the perfect man and falls in love. But then, there are issues. Most of the book is about how she is trying to justify her feelings but stay true to her beliefs. So what happens in the end? Suffice to say that all turns out for the best....as usual.

[Paige Ogden · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a fan. Extremely predictable and storyline could have been more interesting.

[Katrina (Catching up on Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Triangle” by Danielle Steel earned four stars from me. It was my first book by this author, though my mother is a longtime fan of her work and I can see the appeal. The story follows Amanda, who meets Olivier, a charming publisher she begins to fall for, only to discover he's married. Around the same time, she reconnects with her ex-boyfriend Tom, a lawyer now on sabbatical and working on a thriller. Then there’s Pascal, her close friend and co-owner of her art gallery, someone she trusts and confides in deeply. As the story unfolds, Amanda starts to feel unsafe-her apartment is broken into, and a sense of unease sets in. But who is really behind it all?

[Erica Riza · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wish I could erase this book from my brain. It felt like a preteen writing in their diary, and it was SO repetitive. I didn’t enjoy the writing at all and the plot was all over the place, as if throwing random situations in would make it any better. I audibly sighed each time I picked up this book and seriously had to claw my way through it. If it wasn’t a book club pick, I would’ve tapped out after the first 50 pages. Sheesh.

[Craig and Phil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big thanks to Pan Macmillan for sending us a copy to read and review.
I’m behind on my Danielle Steel collection (seven more newish books to be precise) and my next read is Triangle.
A contemporary romantic fiction story with a drip of malice.
Amanda finds her happiness in running an exclusive art gallery with her friend and partner Pascal.
Then she meets the charismatic Olivier, a successful publisher.
But at the same time she reacquaints with an old flame Tom, from her college days.
The allure to Olivier is instant but she soon finds out he is married and she begins to catch up with Tom.
On her way home one night she is followed by a stranger and then her apartment is burgled.
As she opens her heart, is the love old or new and who is stalking her……
All the trademark Steel tokens are here and I didn’t mind my reading jaunt.
A damsel in distress, a romantic hero, the ups and downs of a new relationship, wealth and privilege and a happy ever after ending.
No surprises and the itsy bitsy twist is so easy to work out that a blind man would know.
An ordinary read with the usual aura.

[Allyson Kousky · Rating 3 out of 5]

too predictable

Unfortunately there were no surprises in this book….the most predictable book by Danielle Steel I’ve read. Wouldn’t really recommend this book if you’re looking for a book with surprises.

[Patti Jacobs · Rating 1 out of 5]

Extremely predictable. Every single thing is predictable. You can easily guess who her stalker is, you can easily guess what is going on between Olivier’s, wife Stephanie, and her good friend Lizzie. Plus descriptions about the characters and what they’re doing is so repetitive. The only reason I even finished this book is because it only took me a few hours. But I would tell you not to even waste those few hours. I’ve probably read most of Danielle Steele‘s books and they just keep getting worse.

[Deity World · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beginning to really love this author great page turner romance with a mystery twist

[Karin Hanke · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe a 2.5. I haven't read a Danielle Steel book in years and was not impressed. A quick easy read though.

[Vanessa Menezes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much better than most of the recent Danielle Steel novels but predictable!

[McKenzie Mason · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[MJ Chadwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another enjoyable page turner from Danielle Steel.

[Lynn Gambardella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author’s books are my brain candy! Love
Each and every one I read ! This one was again a great read. The story was an interesting one with a few twists that I didn’t see coming. I liked all the characters (except one) especially Amanda’s friend who she runs the art gallery with.
As long as she keeps writing, I will keep reading 😊

[Kris Hancock · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Love Story Combined with Mystery

The characters were so real that I felt attached to each one by the end of the book. The plot kept the reader totally intrigued in typical Danielle Steele style!

[Melissa Baize · Rating 1 out of 5]

Most boring book of the year. At times it felt like a paper I wrote that wasn’t long enough, with redundant sentences like ‘He was her friend.’ And I don’t know how many times they explained that she was busy with her gallery.

[Brandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a hard time getting through this book. It didn’t start to get interesting until almost halfway through. It really dragged. I’m giving it 3 stars because I did eventually get through it after the story started to pick up a bit.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

While there's been a lot of negativity posted about this title, I thought it was a typical Steel novel. It wasn't my favorite of hers but I didn't think it was a bad story and it kept me guessing.

I normally receive my Danielle Steel copies to review through NetGalley but this one wasn't listed before publication. While I prefer the author's historical fiction, this one is her signature romantic storyline of girl meets boy, there's an attraction, an incident and then problems ensue regarding why they shouldn't be together. While some readers are questioning the plot, if you're a Steel fan, don't be concerned about the feedback and enjoy the book for what you've come to expect from the author's work.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entirely predictable from beginning to end. A very quick read for D.S. fans. 2.5/5

[Karina Ortiz · Rating 2 out of 5]

More like a 1.5 stars. Boring. No depth. Repetitive.