First published 2026
Steel crafts a new story that continues her tradition of exploring human relationships and personal challenges. The protagonist faces difficult choices that will reshape her understanding of love, family, and personal strength. As circumstances force her to confront long-held beliefs about what matters most, she must navigate between competing loyalties and desires. The story unfolds through moments of crisis and revelation that test the bonds between characters. Steel examines how ordinary people respond to extraordinary pressure, revealing the resilience that emerges when everything familiar falls away. The novel centers on the emotional journey of discovering what remains when life strips away everything you thought you needed.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, adult-fiction, relationships, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: emotional-journey, found-family
256 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Press