Never Say Never

De: Danielle Steel

Narrado por: Michael Braun

#1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel’s deeply moving novel is the story of a woman who finds her life turned upside down while living temporarily in the French countryside.

Oona Kelly Webster has much to be grateful for. A striking woman with red hair and green eyes, she has a loving family and a job she adores, editing a prestigious line of books. To celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, she and her husband, Charles, have planned a visit to France.

But then Charles drops a bombshell. He has been living a lie—hiding an affair for a year—and he is leaving Oona for a younger male lover.

Although devastated, Oona decides to travel to France without Charles. She arrives in a charming village an hour outside of Paris, and settles into the house she has rented, called La Belle Florence—named after the king’s mistress for whom it was built. But just as she’s catching her breath, she’s dealt another blow: Her company’s merger will eliminate her job.

In the space of a few months, everything she nurtured for decades has slipped through her fingers. The only silver lining is that she can remain in France, where the simple life in beautiful surroundings slowly begins to heal her, as does the little white dog she rescues, and her friendly neighbor hailing from Trinidad, who delights her with his openness and warmth.

Though she does not recognize him at first, she soon realizes her neighbor is a well-known actor. As their feelings for each other begin to deepen, Oona wrestles with the risks of opening her heart again—especially to a younger, very famous man.

Never Say Never is an inspiring novel about a woman who finds a second chance at happiness and love, all because she understands the importance of being brave enough to stay open to change.

©2025 Danielle Steel (P)2025 Recorded Books

Never a let Down

I’ve read or listened to just about every Danielle Steel book and not one has ever let me down. The twists and turns come out of nowhere sometimes, but always exciting for the characters.

It was such a great story.

The entire storyline. The ups and downs but in the end they came together. Happy and sad moments.
Great read!

Beautiful love story. This is what you want in second chances.

It was a very beautiful love story. You wish for beautiful second chances like this.

Love

As usual, this was a wonderful book. Charles deserved what he got. One always reaps what you sow.

Just a beautiful love story! I love when people follow their heart.

It was an ok read.

Didn’t like it narrated by a man. The story repeated to much. Words, situations and how the main character beat herself up over and over.

Good Story

Very well written and told by a great narrator. Can’t wait to listen to the next story by Danielle.

Michael Braun's excellent way of keeping you enthralled.

I love the way I can imagine seeing France & NY & other cities that I wouldn't see otherwise.

Great read. Sad but happy as well.

Great story. Really enjoyed this book. Danielle Steel did it again. Can’t read to read the next new book,

Never too old for love

Everyone needs to be loved. There is all kinds of love. Where does your love fall?

Great read and cheery story line lots of fun

Liked the main character and her resilience, and reflection on a « happy marriage » and how working life changes as you age