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Second chance [electronic resource] / Danielle Steel.
As editor-in-chief of New York's leading fashion magazine, Fiona Monaghan was utterly content with her life, jetting back and forth between Manhattan and Europe--until the sweltering day John Anderson strolled into her office. A widower with two daughters, John was as conservative as Fiona was freewheeling, both amused and appalled by her world of high-strung designers, anorexic models, Fendi-stuffed closets, and Sir Winston, her snoring bulldog. But after Fiona impulsively invited John to the Paris couture shows, somewhere between the magic of the runway and the stroll along the Seine, she let him into her heart. And within weeks of their return to New York, John was making friends with Sir Winston--and Fiona was making room in her closets.
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- ISBN: 9780307566805 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
- ISBN: 0307566803 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
- Publisher: New York : Bantam Dell, [2009], c2004.
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| System Details Note: | Requires OverDrive Media Console Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 1906 KB). |
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| Subject: | Fashion > Periodicals > Publishing > Fiction. Americans > France > Fiction. New York (N.Y.) > Fiction. Paris (France) > Fiction. Women editors > Fiction. Widowers > Fiction. |
| Genre: | EBOOK. Love stories. Electronic books. |
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- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2004 June #1
Steel never tires of spinning fairy tales for her fans, and this story is no exception. Fiona Monaghan, an eccentric, fiery (and vivacious, lovely, and rich) editor in chief of a New York-based high-fashion magazine is single and lovin' it (or so she tells herself). What with all the fancy parties, celebrity friends, fashion shoots, and trips to couture shows in Europe, she feels that she doesn't have the time or interest required to maintain a steady relationship. Enter John Anderson, a handsome, rich, conservative businessman, the exact opposite of the colorful Fiona. Of course, they are madly attracted to each other, but a series of obstacles interferes with their happiness. For one thing, the recently widowed John has conflicted feelings about the relationship; although he's crazy about Fiona, on some level, he feels unfaithful to his dead wife--a misery that his resentful teenage daughters compound. In addition, Fiona's crazy life--bohemian friends, flamboyant houseman, constant work, parties, and travel--adds to the problems. Steel's fans will enjoy the detailed descriptions of privileged lifestyles and the ultimate happy resolution. ((Reviewed June 1 & 15, 2004)) Copyright 2004 Booklist Reviews. - Kirkus Reviews : Kirkus Reviews 2004 May #2
Fashion magazine editor turns 40, falls in love.Not that Fiona Monaghan ever thought she'd actually want to get married or anything like that, being so supersuccessful and all. Anyway, who needs a man when you've got an old bulldog that snores? Not to mention legions of lackeys, and front-row seats to the Paris shows, and glossy red hair down to there, and beautiful legs up to here, and too many fabulous clothes and cutting-edge accessories to list. And stuff like that. Also, because she lives in New York, which is interesting, she doesn't need anybody to love. Until John Anderson, advertising genius and man-about-Madison Avenue (he's described as conservative for the purposes of this incoherent plot) strolls into her office and steals her heart. They have lunch. They have sex. They have doubts. Will his selfish daughters get in the way of their sad dad's happiness? You bet. Will his dead wife's poodle take a vicious nip at Fiona's slender ankle? Twice! There's pathos: Fiona's dear old bulldog dies. There's hope: John buys her a new pet. There's shameless advertising: designer product plugs abound. There's a happy ending.Derivative and trivial, even for Steel (Ransom, p. 107, etc., etc.).Agent: Mort Janklow/Janklow & Nesbit Copyright Kirkus 2004 Kirkus/BPI Communications.All rights reserved. - Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2004 March #1
Can the high-flying editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine find happiness with a conservative Madison Avenue type? Is this a Danielle Steel novel? Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information. - Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2004 May #5
Fiona Monaghan, 42, lives the high life. With six years under her belt as editor-in-chief of Chic Magazine, a high fashion rag, Fiona is wined and dined around the world, has closets full of fabulous clothes and throws spirited dinner parties. Marriage has never been an option for the self-possessed Fiona; her ancient English bulldog, Sir Winston, is her main companion. Then she meets staid advertising exec John Anderson, head of the new agency handling Chic's account. Anderson, a handsome widower with two daughters, is utterly charmed by the phenomenal Fiona and dazzled by her lifestyle. Sparks fly and, after much inner turmoil, Fiona agrees to marry Anderson. The beginning of their relationship is rocky: Anderson's college-aged girls and housekeeper hate Fiona at first sight, and even the family dog attacks. But it's Anderson who can't handle Fiona's frenetic, glamorous life, and less than a year after their marriage he files for divorce. Devastated, Fiona quits her job and moves to Paris to write a book, finally allowing herself to be wooed again by her chastened ex-husband. Some readers will bridle at the idea that Fiona must give up her career to find happiness, but others will enjoy the usual Steel frills: plenty of gorgeous outfits, fine dining and exquisite real estate. Agent, Mort Janklow. (June 24) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
