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Order of Danielle Steel Books
In the realm of modern fiction, where heartbreak meets hope and opulence intertwines with pain, few authors have etched their names into the literary consciousness quite like Danielle Steel. With more than 800 million copies sold worldwide and over 190 published books, Steel is not merely an author—she is a storytelling powerhouse, a chronicler of life’s most extravagant highs and soul-wrenching lows. But behind the champagne-soaked settings and diamond-studded heartbreaks lies a woman whose own story is as compelling—if not more—than the characters she brings to life.
The Early Spark: From Paris to Manhattan
Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel was born on August 14, 1947, in New York City—a metropolis that would later feature heavily in her novels as a symbol of both magic and melancholy. Her lineage was as eclectic and intriguing as her novels: a German-Jewish father, John Schulein-Steel, and a Portuguese-Spanish Catholic mother, Norma da Câmara Stone dos Reis. Raised primarily in France before returning to New York, she spoke fluent French by age eight—a detail that may explain the seamless elegance and global flair of her narratives.
Educated at the Lycée Français de New York, Danielle’s early life was wrapped in sophistication and isolation. As an only child often left in the care of nannies, she took solace in books and storytelling. At just 15, she graduated from high school and later attended Parsons School of Design, followed by New York University, where she studied literature, fashion design, and communications. These early academic years sowed the seeds for her dual talents: a keen eye for aesthetic luxury and an intuitive grasp of human emotion.
The Writer’s Rise: Typewriters, Tragedies, and Tenacity
Steel’s debut novel, Going Home, was published in 1973. It received modest attention, but it was just the opening act. From there, she went on a literary rampage, churning out multiple bestsellers annually with a discipline so intense it bordered on obsessive. Her themes were consistent: love, loss, redemption, and reinvention, often amidst backdrops of wealth, high society, and the occasional legal drama or war zone.
But don’t be fooled by the silk and satin of her plots—Steel’s life was anything but a fairy tale. She endured five marriages (one of which was to a convicted conman), the heartbreaking suicide of her son, Nick, in 1997, and years of battling public misconceptions about her work being “just romance.” Yet she persisted—writing through grief, fame, and scandal.
She famously writes on a vintage 1946 Olympia manual typewriter and works 20-hour days, often completing multiple books in a year. If that’s not literary endurance, what is?
A Fortress of Fiction: From Prison Cells to Penthouse Suites
Danielle Steel has penned tales of women wronged, warriors of love, high-powered lawyers, political betrayals, and heartbreaks that span continents. Her books are often dismissed by critics but adored by fans. And maybe that’s the most ironic part of her story—a woman underestimated in life, much like her characters, who built an empire by writing stories that critics scoffed at, but readers devoured.
Her narratives are more than love stories—they are survival stories. Women rising after devastation. Families rebuilding after scandal. The human heart piecing itself back together after unimaginable loss. Steel doesn’t just write novels; she documents resilience wrapped in silk.
Legacy Still in Ink: The Queen Who Never Stops
As of 2025, Danielle Steel—now in her late 70s—shows no signs of slowing down. She lives a bi-continental life, shuttling between San Francisco, where she raised her nine children, and Paris, the city that birthed her imagination. Her Instagram feed is a delightful mix of typewriter musings, personal tributes, and the occasional flashback to her iconic book covers.
She remains one of the best-selling living authors of all time. And yet, with every new book, she proves something revolutionary: you can be prolific, commercial, emotional, and still matter.
So if you’ve ever thought of picking up a Danielle Steel novel and brushing it off as “fluff,” think again. Behind every glamorous heroine lies a whisper of the woman who wrote her—a woman who knows that real elegance lies in survival.
And if you dare turn the first page, beware: you won’t stop until the last. Because that’s the Steel effect.
Publication Order of Series Books
Publication Order of Max & Martha Children's
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's New Daddy | 1989 | Amazon |
| Max and the Baby-sitter | 1989 | Amazon |
| Martha's Best Friend | 1989 | Amazon |
| Martha's Best Friend | 1989 | Amazon |
| Max's Daddy Goes to the Hospital | 1989 | Amazon |
| Max's New Baby | 1989 | Amazon |
| Martha's New School | 1989 | Amazon |
| Max Runs Away | 1990 | Amazon |
| Martha's New Puppy | 1990 | Amazon |
| Max and Grandpa and Grandpa Winky | 1991 | Amazon |
| Martha and Hilary and the Stranger | 1991 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Devil's Daughter | 2026 | Amazon |
| The Color of Hope | 2025 | Amazon |
| The Portrait | 2025 | Amazon |
| For Richer or For Poorer | 2025 | Amazon |
| A Mother's Love | 2025 | Amazon |
| A Mind of Her Own | 2025 | Amazon |
| Far From Home | 2025 | Amazon |
| Never Say Never | 2025 | Amazon |
| Trial by Fire | 2024 | Amazon |
| Triangle | 2024 | Amazon |
| Joy | 2024 | Amazon |
| Resurrection | 2024 | Amazon |
| Only the Brave | 2024 | Amazon |
| Never Too Late | 2024 | Amazon |
| Upside Down | 2024 | Amazon |
| The Ball at Versailles | 2023 | Amazon |
| Second Act | 2023 | Amazon |
| Happiness | 2023 | Amazon |
| Palazzo | 2023 | Amazon |
| The Wedding Planner | 2023 | Amazon |
| Worthy Opponents | 2023 | Amazon |
| Without a Trace | 2023 | Amazon |
| The Whittiers | 2022 | Amazon |
| The High Notes | 2022 | Amazon |
| The Challenge | 2022 | Amazon |
| Suspects | 2022 | Amazon |
| Beautiful | 2022 | Amazon |
| High Stakes | 2022 | Amazon |
| Invisible | 2022 | Amazon |
| Flying Angels | 2021 | Amazon |
| The Butler | 2021 | Amazon |
| Complications | 2021 | Amazon |
| Nine Lives | 2021 | Amazon |
| Finding Ashley | 2021 | Amazon |
| The Affair | 2021 | Amazon |
| Neighbors | 2021 | Amazon |
| Expect a Miracle | 2020 | Amazon |
| All That Glitters | 2020 | Amazon |
| Royal | 2020 | Amazon |
| Daddy's Girls | 2020 | Amazon |
| The Wedding Dress | 2020 | Amazon |
| The Numbers Game | 2020 | Amazon |
| Moral Compass | 2020 | Amazon |
| Spy | 2019 | Amazon |
| Child's Play | 2019 | Amazon |
| The Dark Side | 2019 | Amazon |
| Lost and Found | 2019 | Amazon |
| Blessing in Disguise | 2019 | Amazon |
| Silent Night | 2019 | Amazon |
| Turning Point | 2019 | Amazon |
| Beauchamp Hall | 2018 | Amazon |
| In His Father's Footsteps | 2018 | Amazon |
| The Good Fight | 2018 | Amazon |
| The Cast | 2018 | Amazon |
| Accidental Heroes | 2018 | Amazon |
| Fall from Grace | 2018 | Amazon |
| Past Perfect | 2017 | Amazon |
| Fairytale | 2017 | Amazon |
| The Right Time | 2017 | Amazon |
| The Duchess | 2017 | Amazon |
| Against All Odds | 2017 | Amazon |
| Dangerous Games | 2017 | Amazon |
| The Mistress | 2017 | Amazon |
| The Award | 2016 | Amazon |
| Rushing Waters | 2016 | Amazon |
| Magic | 2016 | Amazon |
| The Apartment | 2016 | Amazon |
| Property of a Noblewoman | 2016 | Amazon |
| Blue | 2016 | Amazon |
| Precious Gifts | 2015 | Amazon |
| Undercover | 2015 | Amazon |
| Country | 2015 | Amazon |
| Prodigal Son | 2015 | Amazon |
| Power Play | 2014 | Amazon |
| Pegasus | 2014 | Amazon |
| A Perfect Life | 2014 | Amazon |
| Pure Joy | 2013 | Amazon |
| Winners | 2013 | Amazon |
| First Sight | 2013 | Amazon |
| Until the End of Time | 2013 | Amazon |
| The Sins of the Mother | 2012 | Amazon |
| Friends Forever | 2012 | Amazon |
| Betrayal | 2012 | Amazon |
| 44 Charles Street | 2011 | Amazon |
| Hotel Vendome | 2011 | Amazon |
| Happy Birthday | 2011 | Amazon |
| A Gift of Hope | 2010 | Amazon |
| Legacy | 2010 | Amazon |
| Family Ties | 2010 | Amazon |
| Big Girl | 2010 | Amazon |
| Southern Lights | 2009 | Amazon |
| Matters of the Heart | 2009 | Amazon |
| One Day at a Time | 2009 | Amazon |
| A Good Woman | 2008 | Amazon |
| Rogue | 2008 | Amazon |
| Honor Thyself | 2008 | Amazon |
| Amazing Grace | 2007 | Amazon |
| Bungalow 2 | 2007 | Amazon |
| Sisters | 2007 | Amazon |
| H.R.H. | 2006 | Amazon |
| Coming Out | 2006 | Amazon |
| The House | 2006 | Amazon |
| Toxic Bachelors | 2005 | Amazon |
| Miracle | 2005 | Amazon |
| Impossible | 2005 | Amazon |
| Echoes | 2004 | Amazon |
| Second Chance | 2004 | Amazon |
| Ransom | 2004 | Amazon |
| Safe Harbour | 2003 | Amazon |
| Johnny Angel | 2003 | Amazon |
| Dating Game | 2003 | Amazon |
| Answered Prayers | 2002 | Amazon |
| Sunset In St. Tropez | 2002 | Amazon |
| The Cottage | 2002 | Amazon |
| The Kiss | 2001 | Amazon |
| Leap of Faith | 2001 | Amazon |
| Lone Eagle | 2001 | Amazon |
| Journey | 2000 | Amazon |
| The House on Hope Street | 2000 | Amazon |
| The Wedding | 2000 | Amazon |
| Irresistible Forces | 1999 | Amazon |
| Granny Dan | 1999 | Amazon |
| His Bright Light | 1998 | Amazon |
| Bittersweet | 1998 | Amazon |
| Mirror Image | 1998 | Amazon |
| The Klone and I | 1998 | Amazon |
| The Long Road Home | 1998 | Amazon |
| The Ghost | 1997 | Amazon |
| Special Delivery | 1997 | Amazon |
| The Ranch | 1997 | Amazon |
| Silent Honor | 1996 | Amazon |
| Malice | 1996 | Amazon |
| Five Days in Paris | 1995 | Amazon |
| Lightning | 1995 | Amazon |
| Wings | 1994 | Amazon |
| The Gift | 1994 | Amazon |
| Accident | 1994 | Amazon |
| Vanished | 1993 | Amazon |
| Mixed Blessings | 1992 | Amazon |
| Jewels | 1992 | Amazon |
| No Greater Love | 1991 | Amazon |
| Heartbeat | 1991 | Amazon |
| Message from Nam | 1990 | Amazon |
| Daddy | 1989 | Amazon |
| Star | 1988 | Amazon |
| Zoya | 1988 | Amazon |
| Kaleidoscope | 1987 | Amazon |
| Fine Things | 1987 | Amazon |
| Wanderlust | 1986 | Amazon |
| Secrets | 1985 | Amazon |
| Family Album | 1985 | Amazon |
| Full Circle | 1984 | Amazon |
| Changes | 1983 | Amazon |
| Thurston House | 1983 | Amazon |
| A Perfect Stranger | 1983 | Amazon |
| Crossings | 1982 | Amazon |
| Once in a Lifetime | 1982 | Amazon |
| Loving | 1981 | Amazon |
| Remembrance | 1981 | Amazon |
| To Love Again | 1981 | Amazon |
| Palomino | 1981 | Amazon |
| The Ring | 1980 | Amazon |
| Summer's End | 1979 | Amazon |
| Season of Passion | 1979 | Amazon |
| The Promise | 1977 | Amazon |
| Now and Forever | 1977 | Amazon |
| Passion's Promise / Golden Moments | 1976 | Amazon |
| Going Home | 1973 | Amazon |