Diana Morrison lit the candles in the dining hall on a table set for six. The apartment was large and elegant, overlooking Central Park. Diana and Eric had lived there for nineteen years of their thirty-two year marriage, with their daughters living with them for most of that time as well. The daughters moved out a few years ago, with Samantha moving into her own apartment after graduating from Brown and Catherine leaving when she got married five years ago. Both girls were kind, lively, loving, and fun, and despite the typical teenage arguments, Diana always managed to communicate with them well. She misses them now that they've grown, but enjoys her time with Eric alone. At fifty-five, she remains beautiful, and Eric made sure the romance between them stayed alive. At sixty, Eric is still handsome, understanding what women need from their husbands. Last year, he discussed her eye lift surgery, knowing it would have a positive impact on her, and he was right. As Diana checked the dinner table set for New Year's Eve, she looked lovely in the candlelight. The simple procedure had made her look ten years younger. She was standing in the dining hall when she heard Eric's footsteps in the living room. He smiled at her as their eyes met. The bond between them was strong, and the uniqueness of their marriage was apparent. 'Good evening, Mrs. Morrison... you look wonderful,' he added as he approached her, 'Happy New Year, my love.' 'When will they arrive?' he was referring to their four close friends. She replied, ensuring the drinks were chilled, as he poured himself a glass of juice: 'At eight, or at least Robert and Anne. Pascal and John will arrive sometime before midnight.' He laughed, adding more ice to his glass, gazing at Diana. With Danielle Steel's smooth, transparent style filled with romance, she narrates a delightful story about friends brought together by a spirit of camaraderie. Despite their different personalities, they were perfectly harmonious and the best of friends. They didn't merely tolerate each other's weaknesses; they deeply understood one another, sharing a long history together over the years. The story takes a tragic turn with the death of Anne, Robert's wife, but the rest of the group didn't let him succumb to despair, all helping him rise from his sorrow. They all spend the summer vacation in Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera, engaging in events that captivate the reader until the end.

Publishing house: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon Number of Pages: 174 Year of publication: 2006