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    Starry Night: A Christmas Novel

    Written by Debbie Macomber

    Narrated by Rebecca Lowman

    3.5/5

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    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Macomber hits the sweet spot with this tender tale of impractical love. . . . A delicious Christmas miracle well worth waiting for.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
     
    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
    Release dateOct 8, 2013
    ISBN9780307939210
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    Starry Night: A Christmas Novel
    Author

    Debbie Macomber

    Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers, with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over one thousand weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Seventeen of these novels hit the number one spot. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and her husband, Wayne, live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town that inspired the Cedar Cove series.

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    • 5/5
      This was a really great book. It definantly stood out from alot of the romance novels ive read. The storyline was different as well. Overall 10/10 Recomend.
    • 3/5
      Good story, cute and romantic.
      It was a little repetitive and the big turning point was a bit out of the blue, yet predictable.
    • 2/5
      Carrie Slayton, a style reporter for a leading Chicago newspaper, wants to cover more “serious” topics. Her editor, unwilling to lose her, proposes a deal. If she can get an interview with best-selling author Finn Dalton, she can choose her future assignments. If she fails, she will continue to cover the style scene in Chicago without complaint.

      Dalton is such a mystery that no one knows where he lives, and there are no photographs of him. Despite this handicap, Carrie manages to track him to an isolated cabin in the Alaskan wilderness north of Fairbanks. Given the frigid early November weather, Finn is forced to let her stay with him during the approaching storm,

      The brief section of the story detailing Carrie’s search for Finn is the most enjoyable part. After that, the story evolves into Carrie’s and Finn’s internal battle to deny their attraction to prevent future disappointment. This generic trope begins during their time in the cabin and continues until the story concludes.

      Carrie’s strategy for finding Finn, asking bush pilots if they know where he lives, is so obvious he would have been found much earlier. After Carrie returns to Chicago, page after page describes their longing for each other and fears their differing attitudes, values, and interests will destroy their infatuation. The story concludes with the traditional three-part romance story formula. Carrie and Finn cast aside their fears and profess their love for each other, separate after a disagreement, and realize their emotional attraction is too strong to be denied.

      Starry Night can be a quick read if you can stick to it. I found a few chapters at a time was my limit before I had to set aside the book and turn to something more interesting.
    • 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.
    • 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!
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars.

      If you are a fan of sweet holiday romances then you are going to LOVE Debbie Macomber's latest release. Fast-paced with engaging and likable characters, Starry Night is a charming love story that will melt your heart.

      Carrie Slayton has a plum job as a society page columnist, but she would much rather be writing edgier more serious stories. Her editor agrees to let her pick any story she wants if she can obtain an interview with best-selling author Finn Dalton. Carrie accepts his challenge then discovers that Finn NEVER grants interviews and in fact, no one knows exactly where the publicity shy author lives. Carrie puts on her investigative journalist skills to good use and manages to track Finn down at his remote cabin in the Alaskan wilderness. Carrie soon discovers tracking down Finn is the easiest part of her assignment when she comes face to face with irascible writer.

      Carrie has plenty of spirit and she is willing to work to get what she wants. Even if that means she has to give up spending Thanksgiving with her close-knit family. Carrie is dismayed by Finn's attitude towards her, but she does not let it deter her from trying to convince him to agree to an interview. Carrie cleverly gets her point across to him in a pretty amusing and ingenious manner.

      Finn is gruff, grumpy and determined to maintain his privacy. His parents' contentious divorce and a betrayal by a woman he thought he knew leaves him wary and distrusting of women. But somehow Carrie slips past his defenses and surprisingly, he is the one who initiates contact between them after she returns home.

      The romance between Finn and Carrie occurs pretty quickly and it is mainly a long distance relationship. Although both have doubts about a future together, they get to know one another through daily texts, e-mails and phone calls. Their road to happily ever after takes a short detour, but Carrie never gives up on Finn and her faith in him pays off beautifully in the end.

      As someone who used to live near Fairbanks, I am always thrilled to find a story set there. While Carrie and Finn are only there for a brief time, Debbie Macomber easily conveys the beauty and wonder of Alaska and she brings it vibrantly to life. Her description of Finn is dead on and she perfectly nails his reactions when he is out of his element.

      Starry Night is delightful love at first sight romance that is quite heartwarming and believable. It is a truly magical holiday story that fans of contemporary romances do not want to miss.
    • 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.
    • 3/5
      Carrie Slayton is stuck covering society events, but longs to be a “real” journalist. Her editor tells her she can have any assignment she wants IF she can manage to track down and interview the notoriously reclusive author Finn Dalton, whose memoir of life in a remote Alaskan homestead has catapulted to the top of the best seller lists.

      You know where this is headed, don’t you?

      It’s a typical Macomber holiday schmaltz novel. Plucky girl with not enough sense to dress for the weather traipses off to the wilderness and charms the irascible bachelor. Of course, they cannot possibly stay together, so she returns to her big-city job in Chicago, only to pine miserably for her mountain man. If that sounds rather dreadful and cliched ... well, Macomber’s writing isn’t much better. The characters are straight out of central casting and the plot is predictable.

      Oh, and with “friends” like Sophie, who needs enemies?!

      Still, it’s a fast and entertaining holiday read.
    • 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.
    • 4/5
      My past Christmas reads have included at least one Debbie Macomber story and this one has been on my Kindle since last year, so I finally got to it.

      I’m not sure why you read holiday themed books [or for that matter watch Hallmark Channel Christmas movies], but I read them for shear pleasure of it. They get me in the mood for snowy days and cold nights. They bring back memories and warm me to my toes.

      I look forward to their light and inspiring content. And this is what Ms. Macomber offers in this tale, despite it being more seasonal, rather than Christmas story.

      If you’re in a mood for a sweet, albeit a bit cheesy tale that will get you in the mood for the upcoming season, this read will definitely do it.

      Melanie for b2b

      Complimentary copy provided by the publisher
    • 4/5
      This was a quick enjoyable read.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 3/5
      Another winner from a wonderful author! Starry Night is a Christmas offering from Ms. Macomber and is a very pleasant read for this time of the year.
      Carrie is a newspaper society-page columnist – and wants to be a more serious reporter. Her boss gives her a chance. He tells her that if she can get an interview with, and then write a story about, the reclusive author Finn Dalton, he will basically give her any position on the paper that she wants She locates Finn in the remote Alaskan wilderness – and goes to interview him. He, of course, does not want to be interviewed. The results of the meeting are very predictable, but that is OK. The story is a good one.
      This book is a perfect Christmas book. It is a light read – very enjoyable. It’s a great book to curl up with after a harrowing day of holiday preparations! I won this book as an Early Reviewer for Librarything - and am very glad I did!
    • 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.
    • 4/5
      A sweet short and romantic Christmas chick lit fairy tale! I liked the way Debbie mixed Christmas season in without being too commercial, so the romance was the main focus between independent city gal Carrie (writer) for local Chicago newspaper and the mysterious but private Finn (famous author) who hides away in Alaska, in a rustic cabin writing about the beauty and nature of Alaska—his fans have not seen a photo and he is so private, never allows an interview.

      Carrie and Finn face many challenges of a long distance relationship; however, fight to conquer their love—makes you want to escape to this secluded log cabin in front of the fire with this loveable hunk of a man and his dog and never leave for many star lite nights! Refreshing to find an old fashioned romance without any real sex involved but plenty of sizzle and chemistry!

      Good job – Debbie!Reminds you of Carrie in (Sex and the city) with Aiden (however, this Carrie has more depth). As an added bonus a special excerpt from Angels at the Table.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.