They come together by chance in the heart of New York City four young women at turning points in their lives Claire finds the spacious loft apartment But the aspiring shoe designer needs at least one roommate to manage the rent She meets Abby a writer trying to make it on her own far from her successful family in LA Then Morgan joins them She's ambitious with a serious finance job on Wall Street Finally Sasha a medical student & so the sprawling space with its exposed brick & rich natural light becomes a home to friends about to embark on new exhilarating adventures Their shared life in the apartment turns them into a family of beloved friends But as unexpected opportunities & challenges alter the course of each of their lives they face the bittersweet reality that in time they will inevitably move away from the place where their dreams began Danielle Steel is famous for her inspirational stories about family love & life Her novels will be enjoyed by readers of Penny Vincenzi Jodi Picoult & Diane Chamberlain