Danielle Steel, Vol. 2
Fine Things  Bernard Fine’s career leaves little time for romance, so fate takes over. When Bernie befriends a little girl, he meets — and falls for — her single mother, Liz. They soon marry and add a son to their new family. But the happiness is short-lived as Liz is fatally stricken by cancer. Added to the heartbreak is a threat from the past that could tear the family apart. For Bernie, it’s a struggle to hold on to and savor the truly fine things in life.  Heartbeat  John Ritter stars as Bill Grant, the charismatic creator of TV’s hottest daytime drama and a divorced yet dedicated longdistance father to his two young sons. Working at the same network is Adrian Towers (Polly Draper of thirtysomething), a happily married woman whose surprise pregnancy forces her to choose between her selfish husband and her unborn child. Suddenly single, her chance encounter with Bill soon leads to a unique friendship. But as their relationship begins to deepen, can Bill and Adrian find a way to build an uncertain future together filled with hope, humor and love?  Mixed Blessings  Three newly married couples want to start a family. However, there are a few complications, for Brad & Pilar, it's time, not only are they both very mature, Brad already has grown up daughter and is about to have a baby of her own. For Andy & Diana, it would be difficult for her to conceive, so they explore other options, like surrogacy and adoption. And for Charlie and Beth, it's the fact that he wants to be a father but she is not sure if she wants to.  Jewels  After her marriage crumbles, Sarah Thompson tours Europe where she is captivated by William, the Duke of Whitfield. In time, William insists on making Sarah his wife. They settle in a chateau in France and begin a family. World War II interrupts their happiness and alters their future when Sarah is left at home with a small child and another on its way. When the war finally ends, in a gesture of goodwill, the Whitfields start buying jewelry from war survivors, which eventually leads to a successful jewelry store business. But conflicts abound after William dies, as Sarah struggles to control her children’s rivalry. As Sarah strives to keep the family and the business together, a man from her past teaches her that it may be possible to love again.