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Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Author: Danielle Steel
ISBN-13: 9780385299084
ISBN-10: 0385299087
Publication Date: 2/1/1991
Pages: 358
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 47 ratings
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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countrylane avatar reviewed Heartbeat on + 81 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Another Danielle Steel. This story is a little bit too "standard romance" to really deserve five stars from me. Nothing new in the relationships between the characters in this story-except the baby. The pregnancy does create some entertaining moments in this book. So, I must say, nothing to rock your socks off here, but it is an entertaining tale. A nice book to read just before you go to bed. Your heart won't race and keep you awake and the story is cute enough to keep you from throwing the book down unfinished. And if you just happen to be an expectant mom or new mommy you might get a whole lot more from the book than I did.
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If you are looking for a fun, thoughless read, anything Danielle Steel is the key! :) But really, I enjoyed this book a lot.
It brings together Bill, a writer and Adrian, in TV Production.
stormyinAlabama avatar reviewed Heartbeat on + 146 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The story of a man and woman meeting the unforeseen challenges of love in our time. Touches the HEARTBEAT of two wonderful people as their friendship deepens into love, as they meet the obstacles that life presents and face the future together with humor, humanity, and courage
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Helpful Score: 1
Danielle Steel touches the Heartbeat of two wonderful people as their friendship deepens into love,as they meet the obstacles that life presents with humor,humanity and courage.
wordyone avatar reviewed Heartbeat on + 112 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The story of two people who meet by chance, become friends and eventually fall in love.
pj avatar reviewed Heartbeat on + 208 more book reviews
A Wonderful Story!!!
This is a very touching and moving story. Adrian Townsend is a wonderful character who will touch your heart. Bill Thigpen is a charater that you will love from the moment you meet him. He is kind, caring, loving, and a friend in every sense of the word. Your heart will go out to both of these characters. It is a very touching story. I strongly recommend Heartbeat!!!!
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A terrific story! I loved the movie also.
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a poigant, gently humorous novel
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To quote the New York Times, "Steel's fans won't be disappointed!
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Your typical "Steel" read. I enjoyed it.
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I enjoyed this book
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Wonderful book by a fantastic author.
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One of steel's best works to date!
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Good read.
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GREAT BOOK!
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Very good book.
booksquirrel avatar reviewed Heartbeat on + 40 more book reviews
This is my first D.S. novel, and it is such a wonderful love story. Read this and you will fall in love with Bill and wish he was real. Adrian was a sweet characater, and I felt horrible for her in the beginning. Thank goodness for Bill being a midnight shopper, too.

A very simple and sweet, fast read.

If you ever get the chance to see the movie, it's just a little different but still brings the same points and storyline across. John Ritter is wonderful as Bill. The movie definitely made me love the book so much more.
scrapbooklady avatar reviewed Heartbeat on + 472 more book reviews
Overall, this was a good book, but compared to the other Danielle Steel books I have read, it doesn't measure up.
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once u start this book you won't be able to put in down. its easy to slip under the spell of danielle steel
buzzby avatar reviewed Heartbeat on + 6062 more book reviews
It's Danielle Steel, what more needs to be said?
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Bill Thigpen, writer producer of the No.1 daytime TV drama was so busy watching his career soar that he never noticed his marriage collapse. Now, nine years later, living alone in Hollywood, even without his wife and kids, his life and success are still reasonably sweet. Top-of-the-chart ratings, good-natured casual affairs, and special vacations with his two young sons. His life is in perfect balance, he thinks.

Adrian Townshed thought she had everything: a job she liked as a TV production assistant and a handsome husband who was a rising star in his own field. In as enviable life they'd worked hard for -- the American Dream. Until she got pregnant. Suddenly all she had was chaos. And Steven's ultimatum. Him or the baby. The question was: did he mean it? He did.

Bill Thigpen and Adrian Townshed collided in a supermarket. And the very sight of her suddenly makes him want more in his life.... a woman he really loves, a real family again. But does he need the heartache of another man's baby, another wife? Neither does. But they couldn't help it.

Danielle Steel touches the Heartbeat of two wonderful people as their friendship deepens into love, as they meet the obstacles that life presents with humor, humanity, and courage.
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great book
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Another winner! I was pulled right in!
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Bill Thigpen, writer producer of the No.1 daytime TV drama was so busy watching his career soar that he never noticed his marriage collapse. Now, nine years later, living alone in Hollywood, even without his wife and kids, his life and success are still reasonably sweet. Top-of-the-chart ratings, good-natured casual affairs, and special vacations with his two young sons. His life is in perfect balance, he thinks.

Adrian Townshed thought she had everything: a job she liked as a TV production assistant and a handsome husband who was a rising star in his own field. In as enviable life they'd worked hard for -- the American Dream. Until she got pregnant. Suddenly all she had was chaos. And Steven's ultimatum. Him or the baby. The question was: did he mean it? He did.

Bill Thigpen and Adrian Townshed collided in a supermarket. And the very sight of her suddenly makes him want more in his life.... a woman he really loves, a real family again. But does he need the heartache of another man's baby, another wife? Neither does. But they couldn't help it.

Danielle Steel touches the Heartbeat of two wonderful people as their friendship deepens into love, as they meet the obstacles that life presents with humor, humanity, and courage.
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Excellent Book...
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love every book she writes
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If you love Dannielle Steel you'll love this book
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good reading. never ride over a Danielle Steele book.
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it was ok
kevinsbebe avatar reviewed Heartbeat on + 165 more book reviews
Typical Danielle Steel. Good writing, involving characters.
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Bill Thigpen, writer and producer of the No.1 daytime TV drama, was so busy watching his career soar that he never noticed his marriage collapse. Now, nine years later, living alone in Hollywood, life is still reasonably sweet. Adrian Towsend thought she had everything: a job she liked as a TV production assistant and handsome husband who was a rising star in his own field.Until she got pregnant And his ultimation, him or the baby. Bill and Adrian collided in a supermarket. And the very sight of her suddenly made him want more in his life...
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Bill Thigpen, writer producer of the No.1 daytime TV drama was so busy watching his career soar that he never noticed his marriage collapse. Now, nine years later, living alone in Hollywood, even without his wife and kids, his life and success are still reasonably sweet. Top-of-the-chart ratings, good-natured casual affairs, and special vacations with his two young sons. His life is in perfect balance, he thinks.

Adrian Townshed thought she had everything: a job she liked as a TV production assistant and a handsome husband who was a rising star in his own field. In as enviable life they'd worked hard for -- the American Dream. Until she got pregnant. Suddenly all she had was chaos. And Steven's ultimatum. Him or the baby. The question was: did he mean it? He did.

Bill Thigpen and Adrian Townshed collided in a supermarket. And the very sight of her suddenly makes him want more in his life.... a woman he really loves, a real family again. But does he need the heartache of another man's baby, another wife? Neither does. But they couldn't help it.

Danielle Steel touches the HEARTBEAT of two wonderful people as their friendship deepens into love, as they meet the obstacles that life presents with humor, humanity, and courage.
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a good book
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Bill Thigpen, writer and producer of the No. 1 daytime TV drama, was so busy watching his career soar that he never noticed his marriage collapse. Now, nine years later, living along in Hollywood, life is still reasonably sweet. Top-of-the-chart ratings, good-natured casual affairs, and special vacations with his two young sons. His life is in perfect balance.
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Bill Thigpen, writer & producer of the No.1 daytime TV drama, was so busy watching his career soar that he never noticed his marriage collapse. Now, 9 years later, living alone in Hollywood, life is still reasonably sweet. Top of the chart ratings, good natured casual affairs, and special vacations with his 2 young sons. His life is in perfect balance. Adrian thought she had everything: a job she liked as a TV production assistant and a handsome husband who was a rising star in his own field. It was an enviable life they'd worked hard for the American Dream. Until she got pregnant. Suddenly all she had was chaos. And Steven's ultimatum. Him or the baby, the question was: did he mean it?7
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Bill Thigpen, writer producer of the No.1 daytime TV drama was so busy watching his career soar that he never noticed his marriage collapse. Now, nine years later, living alone in Hollywood, even without his wife and kids, his life and success are still reasonably sweet. Top-of-the-chart ratings, good-natured casual affairs, and special vacations with his two young sons. His life is in perfect balance, he thinks.

Adrian Townshed thought she had everything: a job she liked as a TV production assistant and a handsome husband who was a rising star in his own field. In as enviable life they'd worked hard forthe American Dream. Until she got pregnant. Suddenly all she had was chaos. And Steven's ultimatum. Him or the baby. The question was: did he mean it? He did.

Bill Thigpen and Adrian Townshed collided in a supermarket. And the very sight of her suddenly makes him want more in his life.... a woman he really loves, a real family again. But does he need the heartache of another man's baby, another wife? Neither does. But they couldn't help it.

Danielle Steel touches the Heartbeat of two wonderful people as their friendship deepens into love, as they meet the obstacles that life presents with humor, humanity, and courage
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