IN Matters of the Heart, Danielle introduces us to Hope Dunne-a woman who has had it all. She has been a wife, a mother; has loved and lost, as the song goes; and is now a top photographer who has created a name for herself in the industry. She’s happy with the way her life has turned out and she can’t wish for anything more. She’s reached that state of contentment that everyone dreams of having. But her life of contentment is turned upside down by the exciting and charming Finn O’Neill, an Irish-American author. Suddenly, Hope finds herself in-love and living the life she never thought she’d have. She’s happier than she’s ever been in years and once again, contentment sets in until she discovers that her perfect love story isn’t as perfect as she thought it was. Once again, Danielle Steel tells us a story about love and trust-how we can be blinded by emotion and how it presents a struggle in our lives.