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ⓘ About Danielle Steel
About Danielle Steel Danielle Steel, a leading light in the world of American authors, has earned a significant reputation for the timeless themes of romance in her novels. Recognized as one of the best-selling authors alive, and one of the most prosperous fiction authors in history, she impressively boasts sales exceeding 800 million copies. Until 2021, she penned 190 books, out of which over 140 are novels, reinforcing her dominance in the literary realm. California has served as Steel’s creative hub for a major part of her career where she often handles five projects simultaneously, showcasing her exceptional multitasking abilities. All her novels have been runaway successes, including those published in hardcover editions.
All Book Series by Danielle Steel
Strong in the Broken Places
Latest in the series · book 172 of 172 · published 2027
Martha and Hilary and the Stranger
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 1991
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Danielle Steel?
About Danielle Steel Danielle Steel, a leading light in the world of American authors, has earned a significant reputation for the timeless themes of romance in her novels. Recognized as one of the best-selling authors alive, and one of the most prosperous fiction authors in history, she impressively boasts sales exceeding 800 million copies. Until 2021, she penned 190 books, out of which over 140 are novels, reinforcing her dominance in the literary realm.
Which Danielle Steel series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Max & Martha Children's series, the earliest of Danielle Steel's multi-book series: it opens with Martha's New Daddy (1989) and runs to 10 books across 1989–1991, ending with Martha and Hilary and the Stranger (1991). Danielle Steel's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Danielle Steel written?
Danielle Steel has 194 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1973 and 2027. 14 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Max & Martha Children's series with 10 books — and 180 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Danielle Steel's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Danielle Steel's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Max & Martha Children's (1989–1991, 10 books) and Freddie Children’s (1992, 4 books).
How are Danielle Steel's books organised into series?
This guide splits Danielle Steel's 194 books into 2 named series and 180 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Max & Martha Children's (10 books, 1989–1991); Freddie Children’s (4 books, 1992).