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Starry Night: A Christmas Novel
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Starry Night: A Christmas Novel
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Starry Night: A Christmas Novel

Written by Debbie Macomber

Narrated by Rebecca Lowman

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'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 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.

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

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Release dateOct 8, 2013
ISBN9780307939210
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Starry Night: A Christmas Novel
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Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author and a leading voice in women’s fiction today. She is a multiple award winner with more than 200 million copies of her books in print. Five of her Christmas titles have been made into Hallmark Channel Original Movies, as well as a series based on her bestselling Cedar Cove stories. For more information, visit her website:www.DebbieMacomber.com.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Debbie Macomber has said that this may be her most romantic novel to date. I couldn't agree more. The setting is beautifully romantic, Carrie and Finn come together in a unique way, and the romantic conflict between the two had me on edge, unable to stop until the very end. I was moved to tears at the conclusion. The character development was amazing enough that I knew both Finn and Carrie well and could feel their love for one another. Bravo, Debbie Macomber.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was a quick enjoyable read.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    An easy to read, enjoyable story with likable characters and a sweet but very predictable plot. At times I felt this story was rushed without providing a lot of detail or character development that is usually part of a Debbie Macomber novel. I didn't realize at first that about the back one third of the book was not part of Starry Night. When the story wrapped up on page 231 I felt a little disappointed it was over so quickly. The remaining 118 pages in the book were author interview, annual Christmas letters, and a couple of sneak peaks which I really did not find that interesting.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This was exactly the book I needed to put me in the mood for a magical winter. I love Debbie Macomber's books. They can be a bit predictable, but I think that's what I like about them. There's no anxiety when reading her storeis.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    A sweet story about a reporter trying to land a highly coveted interview with an Alaskan author. I enjoyed the wholesomeness of it, it was a great little love story. Though if you're looking for something with depth, this isn't it. Which is okay, it was a quick, nicely flowing read that I enjoyed for a day.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Starry Night (A Christmas Novel)
    By Debbie Macomber

    Debbie Macomber doesn't disappoint with this Christmas novel. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review.

    Every winter you can usually look forward to a Debbie Macomber holiday book to start off the festive season. Themes of family and forgiveness are amongst some of the important sentiments of the season.

    A big city reporter anxious to move from the society page and into more serious stories packs up and heads to Alaska. She is determined to interview this infamous recluse author but first she needs to find him!
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    1.5 stars

    Read this for 12 Tasks of the Festive Season:
    Task the First: The Winter Wonderland:
    - Read a book that is set in a snowy place.

    I think I sub-consciously rounded up because of how gorgeous the cover is. The hero and heroine spend around 96hrs together, 48 of that is contentious. I have no earthly idea when they fall in love, she leaves Alaska and suddenly he is texting her and they're in a relationship. Hero has serious women hating issues, as in hating ALL women. His mother and father got divorced when he was young and his father wouldn't let his mother take him 50% and then hero had one bad romantic relationship. The women hating was over-the-top and not attractive in the least. Heroine was a rude buttiniski.
    There was no romance in this to speak of.
    I liked the dog.
    Fin.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Another great story from Debbie Macomber! It's a light read and a nice way to spend your afternoon escaping into the storyline. Thanks for another great book.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Christmas tale. Carrie's editor promises her meatier journalism topics if she can score and interview with recluse Finn Dalton. She tracks down his estranged mother, and figures out where in Alaska he is. On a lark, she convinces a bush pilot to drop her off on his doorstep - literally. And once the plane leaves, Finn has to take her in. And in 48 hours, they manage to fall in love.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Meh. Thought this might be a light, fluffy confection, but there's not even that much to it. Two unlikely people meet, fall in love, encounter obstacles, and overcome them. Sure, fine. But there should be some meat on those incidents, and there just wasn't. I felt like I knew nothing more about the characters at the end than I did at the beginning, and I didn't even get to watch them do anything particularly interesting along the way. No sniping, no comedy, no character study, no sparks. Predictable without offering any spice to make it worth knowing what was coming. Heh. At least it did not require a big time investment.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Carrie wants off the society page. She will get her chance if she is able to find and interview reclusive author Finn Dalton. She looks for him but will she find him?This is a sweet romance that makes you pull for the couple. They are opposites in every way but are still attracted though they try to fight their feelings. There are obstacles to overcome but working to overcome those obstacles make this a good winter read.I like Finn and Carrie. They were well matched in the stubbornness department. There are a few secondary characters mostly for history and to bounce ideas off but most of the story belongs to Finn and Carrie. I wanted to know if they would make it.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Starry Night by Debbie Macomber is an awesome book that will leave you wanting to see an Alaskan star-filled sky with the love of your life. I am a big fan of Debbie Macomber novels and nothing beats a great Christmas story.Carrie is bored writing the same stories about the same social events and wants the chance to write something different. She jumps at the chance to find the author of the book Alone, Finn Dalton. The catch is, that no-one has been able to find him or get an interview with him.Carrie takes on the challenge and finds herself in Alaska, meeting a dog by the name of Hennessy, as well as the elusive Finn. Two people as different as night and day, a fun-filled story is sure to follow.A heart-warming Christmas story to get you into the mood. The perfect Christmas book to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee and enjoy.I received a free copy of this book from LibraryThing in exchange for my honest review rather it be good or bad. Thank you.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    My holiday fetish centers on getting into the Christmas spirit by reading and watching Christmas programs. So far, I have not encountered the complete essence of Christmas. Starry Night does incite a little of the Christmas presence, but the story is first a romance. Romance writers, like story tale writers present a happily ever after life, that wanders too far from reality. Debbie Macomber's Starry Night illustrates the romance novel theorem that romance enhances life. The afterword by Debbie Macomber provides many insights into this novel and her other works. Tradition stands as an important element in the life of many of her characters. My favorite character is Mrs. Miracle, a woman who cements relationships and instills the importance of tradition. The strong element of Starry Night shows the attraction of opposites of in the characters of Carrie and Finn, but the story also presents the beauty of Alaska.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love Debbie Macomber's Christmas books. Starry Night does not disappoint. The premise of the story is writer Carrie looking for and finding Alaskan recluse and author Finn. She wants to write an article about him to launch herself into serious reporting. However, Finn asks her not to publish the article, she abides by his wishes. They each try and give the other what they want most. It's a heartwarming story that is really not a traditional Christmas romance. Ms. Macomber weaves a story that will hold the reader spellbound until the final word is read. I could not put it down until I finished the book, which makes it a great read in my book. Also loved the interview with the author and the reprints of the Christmas newsletters at the end. Fans of Debbie Macomber will love this new addition to her Christmas offerings.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Another very well written, heartwarming, romance by Debbie Macomber. Carrie Slayton is a society-page columnist for a respectable newspaper. However, it is really not what she wants to do. She has more serious things on her mind and would rather be writing about them. Her editor offers her a challenge that may just get her what she wants. If she can find reclusive Finn Dalton, a well know and respected but reclusive author, and get him to give her an interview, the editor will reassign Carrie to something more to her liking. Finn lives in the Alaskan wilderness and has few know friends. Just finding him will be a challenge, but one that Carrie willingly takes on. Amazingly she finds him, now the real challenge begins. Will she write the story or will she respect his request and not write it. I loved the story and the characters are wonderful, believable and lovable. I highly recommend this book.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Let me first say that romance novels are not my thing. I have read a few of Ms. Macomber's books, and I find them refreshing, even with the romance.Although I loved Mr. Miracle, I guess I wasn't really in the mood for this one.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    When so see this as a book advertising..."Tis the season for romance, second chances, and Christmas cheer with this new novel from Debbie Macomber.... you get excited, right? Right!!! This is another amazing book by Macomber. It is light and feel good...it will get you excited for Christmas and hopeful for second chances. With the tone and voice we expect from Macomber you will again be in moved by her brilliant story, great setting and compelling characters. 4 stars
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Sweet story of two people who seem like complete opposites at first, and discover that they're far more alike than they would have guessed. Carrie is a reporter who is tired of writing fluff stories for her city newspaper. When she confronts her boss he offers her the chance to move up if she can first get an interview with the reclusive Finn Dalton. She is determined, and after a great deal of effort heads to Alaska to find him. I loved her ability to think outside the box in her search methods, and her most successful lead came from that. Her determination paid off and she was able to convince Sawyer O'Halloran (Brides for Brothers) to help her against his better judgment. Her arrival on Finn's doorstep was not at all what she expected and had its funny moments. To say that Finn wasn't happy to see her would be putting it mildly. Finn had been raised by his father after his mother left them. His father had become bitter and passed that attitude on to Finn, an attitude reinforced by his own unhappy experience with a woman. Carrie being a reporter just makes it worse. Finn hadn't expected his book to be so popular (I loved his reasons for writing it) and prizes his privacy, so he avoids all media exposure. But Carrie arrives just before a storm hits that strands her with him for a couple days. He starts out really grouchy, but slowly he and Carrie begin to get to know each other. In spite of their obvious differences, they discover that they have many things in common, and things start to change between them. By the time she leaves they've formed a connection that is strengthened by one brief but passionate kiss.When Carrie returns to Chicago she has to decide whether or not to write the story about the man she's come to care for. She doesn't expect to hear from him again and is stunned when he calls her. This begins a long distance relationship between the two as they continue getting to know each other. Carrie is stunned when he shows up for a visit, and their feelings get stronger. It quickly reaches a point where decisions have to be made, and Finn's insecurities cause him to push Carrie away. After her initial breakdown, Carrie realizes she knows Finn better than he thinks she does. I loved the way that she showed him how much she loved him. The ending was lovely, though I would have liked an epilogue to see how they were doing a little further down the road.I really liked the little bit of Alaska that was included in the story, and would have enjoyed even more. I liked Debbie Macomber's Midnight Sons series partly because of the setting, and had been hoping for similar here.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I haven't read a book that has kept my interest in awhile. I started Starry Night and I couldn't put it down. I finished it in about 24 hours. I love a book that captures my attention right from the start, and Starry Night did just that.Carrie is a journalist and wants off the Society Page. Her boss gives her a quest. If she can find the reclusive best selling author Finn Dalton and gets an interview then he will let her work on something other than the Society Page. Will Carrie be able to do something that no other journalist has been able to accomplish? That is the basis of Starry Night. This is beautifully written by Debbie Macomber. I loved her characters right from the beginning. I found myself pulling for the couple as soon as they met. They are total opposites but you can feel the attraction in their first meeting. When Carrie finally finds Finn and travels to his home in Alaska the romances is ignited.I loved the description of the Alaska land and the stars and the Northern Lights. I now want to go visit Alaska just from reading this book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    As the leaves are starting to fall, are you ready to start your stack of books for hibernation months? What I mean is the months when it gets a chill in the night air no matter where you are or perhaps you want to imagine that romantic white Christmas since you will not have the snow. Either way, add this to the pile. To those days when life is completely chaotic and getting away from you and it seems there will never be a break or to be fully accomplished on your to-do list, this is a relaxation read. If you know me at all, you know things have been up and down lately and this week is no exception with sick girls and a bit of a cold myself and I thought I would never get everything done. While I still have one more review to come, and this one is much later in the day than I would wish it is still in plenty of time for you to add it to your lists to pre-order for this Christmas season. Honestly this could be a great Thanksgiving read, or just anytime.Debbie Macomber has a way with storytelling. Her series are wonderful such as Blossom Street, but her Christmas novellas are worth every penny and something I look forward to each year since I first discovered her books. Starry Night is about magic, and that magic is called love. This story is enough to give anyone hope and a wistful feeling, but it is more than that especially to me. When I met my husband it was just automatic for us, and we never really planned dates or to go out again as such -- it was always just what do you want to do Friday, etc. Then after a few months when we really made it official to be his girlfriend, I went out of town for over four weeks. So in reading this story, about after *spoiler* Finn and Carrie meet, and their two days together end with a kiss to be divided by a great distance, I felt it... I could completely relate to the hopes and dreams but unsure feelings.Every book I read from Debbie Macomber comes off the page and this one is no surprise. Definitely a recommendation from this reading romantic.I received this product free for the purpose of reviewing it. I received no other compensation for this review. The opinions expressed in this review are my personal, honest opinions. Your experience may vary. Please read my full disclosure policy for more details.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Carrie Slayton wants to be more than the society page columnist for a newspaper and thinks that interviewing the reclusive author Finn Dalton will give her a chance to not only advance in the news paper industry but move back to Seattle where her family lives. Finn is perfectly happy living alone in Alaska and avoiding the press. But when Carrie does manage to track him down sparks fly between the two. Can these two, who have completely opposite personalities, find true love together?"Starry Night" is the latest Christmas themed romance from Debbie Macomber in what has become an annual tradition. Longtime fans will enjoy revisiting Alaska and as a nice surprise, Macomber even throws in a cameo appearance from a character in her Midnight Sons series. While I usually love Debbie Macomber's Christmas books, it took me a little while to get into this one and the characters - I was halfway through the book before I got totally hooked on the characters and situation. Carrie was the better written character to me - devoted to her career and eager to advance. Her struggle to do the right thing when she finally gets her big scoop is very believable. Finn didn't work as well for me as a character - his reasons for becoming a recluse never quite worked for me as they should have. Still, despite this, the romance between the Carrie and Finn sizzles almost from the start. If you are expecting hot explicit sex scenes this isn't the book for you. Instead this is a sweet old-fashioned romance filled with some nice romantic moments that will make you smile."Starry Night" is another nice little Christmas romance from Debbie Macomber.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Starry Night is a sweet little romance which we have come to expect from Debbie Macomber. We get to read along as Carrie and Finn figure out their relationship, which in it's simplicity is a bit predictable. As others have said in their reviews...it is a quick read and a "feel good" book, which at Christmas time works.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This was a great short listen (as I did the audio vs reading).

    Love love love that they play cribbage in this book.

    It was just what it was described as being a cute romance.

    Finn, wrote a bestseller and was not giving interviews, matter of fact no one knew who he was or what he looked like.

    Carrie was writing for the society page and wanted to be writing 'real' articles.

    Her boss told her if she could find / interview Finn she could have any job she wanted.

    This is the story of Carrie's search for Finn.

    There are a few things that a little far fetched but no where near some of the others books I have read.

    Very enjoyable, feel good book.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Meh. Another standard Macomber book. I wanted a Christmas book to listen to on audio, and this one was available. Not as much Christmas in it as I would have liked, but the Alaskan setting was good while the characters were there. I thought the narrator did a good job, and probably enjoyed it more because I was listening to it.
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I read this book at the behest of a friend who could not be easily persuaded that I simply don't care for Romance books as a genre. The book is blessedly very short. I read it in a few hours. It is simple, inoffensive, innocuous and rather sweet in a predictable way.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Debbie never disappoints me, always five stars. I don't like to give reviews that have spoilers so I will just leave it at I can never stop myself from picking up her novels.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I wanted to read this the week of Christmas because I knew it would be light, romantic, and put me in the mood for Christmas. Carrie Slayton is the society page editor for the Chicago Herald and is sick of reporting on what someone wore to this or that event and who gave this amount of money to that charity. Carrie wants to be a real reporter, so when decides to put all her eggs in one basket and try to find and interview the one man who doesn't want to be interviewed she may just lose her career forever.At just 226 pages, this is definitely a quick read and with Debbie Macomber's usual fun, light storyline, you will have no trouble turning the pages. As with all her novels, this story is very character driven and you will soon learn and be able to picture Carrie and Finn, the elusive man Carrie is trying to interview, in your mind. Even though there are some holes and hard to believe moments in the story, you ignore that for the sake of a happy story. I don't think any Macomber books ends without a happy ending and this one doesn't disappoint either.Since part of the story is set in Alaska, Macomber takes you there in your mind describing the cold air, the open skies full of stars, and the amazing aurora borealis. It will make you want to go and see it for yourself.The story takes you from Thanksgiving through Christmas but isn't really a Christmas story, just one set during that time of year. What it is though, is a romantic story that will make you want to wrap up in a blanket with a cup of cocoa and snuggle up next to your loved one.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Thanks librarything for an advanced readers copy, in exchange for a review. This is a cute little story, considered light fluffy romance. No sex, nudity, awkward situations, basically a boring romance. The story is about a editor for the society page wanting a real job as a reporter. Her boss offers her a condition, get a interview with Finn Dalton, an author on the top ten best selling list, and she can cover any topic she chooses. So Carrie does some digging and finds Finn. After a few days of his company and her beating him at cribbage they develop a tender for each other. She leaves and he asks her not to write the piece. She has developed feelings for him and agrees. Then after awhile they can't stay away from each other so they start communicating again. The book was okay but it was hard to discern the actual attraction.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I love Debbie Macomber:) This book made me hope and pray that she writes more about Finn and Carrie.. and Alaska.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    NOTE: I received the eARC through Netgalley.

    I am a huge sucker for Christmas stories, which is why I requested Starry Night the moment I saw it. Boy was a I disappointed. You may not believe me, but I even forgot I read it, and only after I saw it on my to-review list I remembered about it. Not that I remembered it though.

    What irked me a lot was that the writing wasn't realistic. Most of the conversations sounded a little forced. As if the characters themselves would rather say something else. You know what I mean? It made me tsk and shake my head quite a lot.

    The lead female, Carrie I believe was her name, struck me as witty, which I liked. She knew her goals, and she was decided to follow them. But she was a bit meek. Her boss (and pretty much everyone else) pulled her strings too much. She wasn't her own boss, until the very last minute. True, she made the important decision, but everything prior to that? Nope.

    And there was Finn. He was sweet I guess, when he wasn't spending all his time away from the world - which was almost all the time. He was described as a monstrosity of a man, with all that hair and beard. Gosh. It must've been scary for Carrie, seeing him at first. Finn must be the most stubborn fictional man I've stumbled upon lately. I kind of liked that about him, but it was also a super huge roadblock in his relationship with Carrie.

    Anyway, it was a fast read. Nice, but not overly so.