Sinopsis

As a partner at one of New York's most prestigious law firms, Alexandra Parker barely manages to juggle husband, career and the three-year-old child she gave birth to at forty. But Alex feels blessed with her life and happy marriage - until lightning strikes her. Suddenly a routine checkup turns her world upside down when tests reveal shattering news. Sam Parker, a star venture capitalist, is as proud of his long-time marriage to Alex as he is of his successful career. As a major Wall Street player, Sam is used to being in control - until he is caught off guard by Alex's illness. Terrified of losing his wife and family, and haunted by ghosts from the past, Sam is unable to provide any kind of emotional support to Alex, and almost overnight she and Sam become strangers. Lightning strikes them yet again as Sam's promising career suddenly explodes in disaster, and his very life and identity are challenged. With their future hanging in the balance, Alex must decide what she feels for Sam, if their life can ever be the same, or if she must move on without him. What happens to people when every aspect of their lives and well-being is threatened? In Lightning, Danielle Steel tells the story of a family thrust into uncertainty and explores whether the bond of love and marriage can withstand life's most unexpected bolt of lightning.