Starry Night

A Christmas Novel

By: Debbie Macomber

Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman

Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best seller

'Tis the season for romance, second chances, and Christmas cheer with this new novel from Debbie Macomber.

Carrie Slayton, a big-city society-page columnist, longs to write more serious news stories. So her editor hands her a challenge: She can cover any topic she wants, but only if she first scores the paper an interview with Finn Dalton, the notoriously reclusive author.

Living in the remote Alaskan wilderness, Finn has written a mega-best-selling memoir about surviving in the wild. But he stubbornly declines to speak to anyone in the press, and no one even knows exactly where he lives.

Digging deep into Finn's past, Carrie develops a theory on his whereabouts. It is the holidays, but her career is at stake, so she forsakes her family celebrations and flies out to snowy Alaska. When she finally finds Finn, she discovers a man both more charismatic and more stubborn than she even expected. And soon she is torn between pursuing the story of a lifetime and following her heart.

Filled with all the comforts and joys of Christmastime, Starry Night is a delightful novel of finding happiness in the most surprising places.

Praise for Starry Night:

“Contemporary romance queen Macomber (Rose Harbor in Bloom) hits the sweet spot with this tender tale of impractical love.... A delicious Christmas miracle well worth waiting for.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

“[A] holiday confection...as much a part of the season for some readers as cookies and candy canes.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“A sweet contemporary Christmas romance...[that] the best-selling author’s many fans will enjoy.” (Library Journal)

“Macomber can be depended on for an excellent story.... Readers will remain firmly planted in the beginnings of a beautiful love story between two of the most unlikely characters.” (RT Book Reviews)

“Macomber, the prolific and beloved author of countless bestsellers, has penned a romantic story that will pull at your heartstrings with its holiday theme and emphasis on love and finding that special someone.” (Bookreporter)

“Magical...Macomber has given us another delightful romantic story to cherish. This one will touch your heart just as much as her other Christmas stories. Don’t miss it!” (Fresh Fiction)

©2013 Debbie Macomber (P)2013 Random House Audio

True Romance

Worthy of a Hallmark movie! Perfect length for a book club read.Vivid descriptions of Alaska, Fun playful, boy meets girl, some stumbling blocks to overcome with a long distance relationship!

Don't waste your time.

This was truly predictable. I kept waiting for something memorable, but that just didn't happen.

Intense!

WHAT IT'S ABOUT
Carrie Slayton, a big-city society-page columnist, longs to write more serious news stories. So her editor hands her a challenge: She can cover any topic she wants, but only if she first scores the paper an interview with Finn Dalton, the notoriously reclusive author.

Living in the remote Alaskan wilderness, Finn has written a megabestselling memoir about surviving in the wild. But he stubbornly declines to speak to anyone in the press, and no one even knows exactly where he lives.

Digging deep into Finn’s past, Carrie develops a theory on his whereabouts. It is the holidays, but her career is at stake, so she forsakes her family celebrations and flies out to snowy Alaska. When she finally finds Finn, she discovers a man both more charismatic and more stubborn than she even expected. And soon she is torn between pursuing the story of a lifetime and following her heart.

MY TAKE
The love between Finn and Carrie is pretty intense. In spite of the initial friction, the attraction between the two is pretty fast. What keeps it from being insta-love is the long-distance relationship that follows. There are hurts to overcome and arrogance that one way is the only way to challenge. The resolution is so satisfying.

One thing I didn't understand was why Carrie put up with her "friend" Sophie. Seriously!

I listened to the audiobook and Rebecca Lowman did a good job.

wonderful book and storyline

Loved it! great story and the narrator is amazing! she narrates another of my favorite books and always makes each character stand out! this book has made me want to read more of debbie macombers books! a must read anytime of year
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Just okay

I was surprised to find this story slow, moderately believable and in the end finished listening just to finish. I was hoping it would be a book I would want to listen to again, but it was read once and passed along. None of the characters were favorites. Her friend Sophie was annoying and pesky.

Feel Good Christmas Listening

I enjoyed the narrator, Rebecca Lowman. She was easy to understand.
I love this Christmas story! Carrie is a reporter in Chicago, hoping to get a story that will lead to a position covering serious stories. Finn is a successful but reclusive author living in remote Alaska. Maybe I became so quickly attached to the story because I lived in Chicago and then went to remote Alaska where I now live with my Alaskan guy. I chuckled at a few things that I felt were true of Alaska, including some sayings I have heard, and used, often. The story moved along at a good pace. I had a good time listening to it. I adored the snowflakes hanging from the ceiling. I do that in November. It is not a steamy book.
If you are looking for a good feeling, wish this were a Hallmark movie, Christmas story this is one you should get. It doesn’t take long to read. I finished this in one day. Grab it for some warm Christmas reading.

Brings me back

I first stumbled on Audio Books through iTunes and my first reads were Debbie Macomber and her Midnight Sons Series. I have dreamed about being in the Alaska Wilderness most of my life, Ms Macomber took me there in the Midnight Sons series. She also hooked me on audio books I discovered Audible and have been an avid listener ever since.
Starry Night brought me back to Hard Luck AK it was a riveting love story with an I can not put this down quality. I will reacquaint myself with Hard Luck since it has been over a year since I lost myself in those pages. I hope that Ms Macomber continues the story with Finn Dalton and add more of the Hard Luck AK characters.
Love my Audible

Loved it

Where does Starry Night rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Among the top three

What other book might you compare Starry Night to and why?

Hepburn and Tracy movie

What does Rebecca Lowman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A tone

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

So many but the cabin scenes

Any additional comments?

Loved it!

Didn't want it to end!!!

this is such a great book!! I want to read it all over again because it was so good!!!

Love this book

This book had my attention from beginning to the very end. I wish there was a second book on these two adventures. Marriage, children and so much more.