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The Christmas Star

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The Christmas Star

By: Kate Forster
Narrated by: Rachael Tidd
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It's nearly Christmas, Julia Devine's favourite time of the year. She's just programmed a wonderful lead into the holidays at Sunny Street Cinema, which leaves her plenty of time to worry about going home to Cumbria for Christmas. Her mum and stepdad are fine, but the thought of spending another holiday with her awful stepsister Becca is enough to make a Scrooge out of anyone.

When Becca calls to let her know about the dreamy pilot she's bringing to Christmas lunch, Julia finally snaps and does something very silly. She tells Becca she's dating heartthrob movie star Hugo Turner.

Of course, Julia isn't dating Hugo Turner - she isn't dating anyone - but Becca will never let her live it down if she discovers Julia's lie. Enter Sam Hunter, ordinary guy on the street with a startling resemblance to a movie star. Without any holiday plans of his own, he's the perfect stand-in for the real Hugo. Sam has his own reasons for agreeing to be Julia's sham movie-star boyfriend. It's just for one weekend, right? But will this Christmas charade flourish into real Christmas magic?

©2023 Kate Forster (P)2023 Audible, Ltd Family Life Genre Fiction Holidays Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Likeable protagonist you root for. Would recommend for an easy listen with little concentration needed

Nice easy read

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Just what I needed after finishing a serious non-fiction, A Christmas Star was like a delicious little palate cleanser.

Short, sweet, and so adorable

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Warm and cosy and a bit like a Hallmark Christmas Movie. Predictable nonsense but I loved it.

Sweet, romantic Christmas story

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A short and sweet seasonal story, well narrated and full of character. Had me laughing out loud in some parts and left me with a smile

Great little story

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I thoroughly enjoyed this gentle and romantic festive tale.
A relaxing and uplifting listen in the run up to Christmas.
Thank you Audible.

Romantic and whimsical, Loved it!

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