In For Richer For Poorer (2025), Danielle Steel tells the story of Eugenia Ward, a celebrated fashion designer and devoted single mother of five. As the luxury market collapses, Eugenia fights to keep her business alive, scrambling to secure investment and reinvent her brand. Meanwhile, family tensions rise during a fraught summer gathering—her daughter’s extravagant wedding preparations, another daughter’s impending twins, and the looming threat of a storm all add pressure. Enter Patrick Hughes, a resourceful real estate developer who becomes both advisor and companion, inspiring Eugenia to imagine a fresh start beyond her identity as mother and entrepreneur. Danielle Steel frames a powerful narrative of resilience, reinvention, and love amid adversity.

In the dramatic culmination, Danielle Steel brings these threads together in a gripping tale of familial bonds and personal growth. Eugenia’s journey is not only about saving her business but also rediscovering herself—and sparking a new chapter in her life with Patrick. The novel emphasizes creative strength, emotional vulnerability, and the enduring power of love and unity under pressure. Through tension, heartbreak, and hope, Danielle Steel delivers a heartfelt, relatable drama about finding courage and connection even when everything seems at stake¹.