The Cottage

“This works out really well, Coop,” she said distractedly. He had a week off before he started shooting again in LA, and he was trying to talk her into going to Saint Moritz for the week, but so far she didn't seem interested. She was happy at home with him, and so was he. More than he'd ever been.

“What's that?” He was looking over changes in the script. The movie was going very well, and he already had offers for others in the spring. His rates had gone up of course, so Abe was pleased.

“I just found a stack of monogrammed towels I don't think you use, and since I'm a W again, I thought maybe we could send them to Marisol. We need towels desperately there.”

“I suspect that's why you married me,” he said as he grinned at her. “God forbid you should buy new towels for Marisol. Could I order you some as a wedding present?”

“Of course not. These are fine. Why buy new towels when old ones will do?”

“I love you, Valerie,” he said, as he smiled at her, and then got up and came across the room to her. He put his arms around her and forced her to put the towels down. “You can have all the towels you want. Maybe we can find you some old monogrammed sheets too. If not, we can pick some up at Goodwill.”

“Thank you, Coop,” she said, and kissed him. It had been a fine year indeed.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DANIELLE STEEL has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors with over 500 million copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Answered Prayers, Sunset in St. Tropez, The Kiss, Leap of Faith, Lone Eagle, Journey, The House on Hope Street, The Wedding, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death.

a cognizant original v5 release october 14 2010

THE COTTAGE

A Dell Book

Published by Bantam Dell

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New York, New York

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Copyright © 2002 by Danielle Steel

Author photo © Brigitte Lacombe

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eISBN: 978-0-307-56688-1

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Table of Contents

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PRAISE FOR THE RECENT NOVELS OF DANIELLE STEEL

Also by Danielle Steel

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

ABOUT THE AUTHOR