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Meet Me at the Starlight: Split-Time Beach Small Town Celebrity Romance Set in the Thirties and Eighties
Eighties supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to hide and heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight--a Hollywood A-lister with a bad-boy reputation--who has returned to his hometown to help his plucky grandmother, Tuesday, save her century-old skating rink, the Starlight.The Starlight holds a special place in the hearts of the community, once acting as a refuge for Depression-era families and bringing the town together with gatherings and celebrations. Tuesday's determination and resilience even protected her beloved rink from her husband's shady business dealings. Yet when the Starlight is threatened with demolition, Tuesday may not be able to stop it. As Matt and Harlow plot with Tuesday to save the Starlight, they find themselves on a journey of surprises, self-discovery, and the kind of healing that leads to love. New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck weaves a heartfelt tale of romance, perseverance, and the enduring power of community.
384 pages, Hardcover
Published July 2, 2024
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Rachel Hauck
74 books4,504 followersNew York Times, USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Rachel Hauck writes from sunny central Florida.
A RITA finalist and winner of Romantic Times Inspirational Novel of the Year, and Career Achievement Award, she writes vivid characters dealing with real life issues.
Her book, Once Upon A Prince, was made into an original Hallmark movie.
The Wedding Dress has been optioned for film by Brain Power Studio
She loves to hear from readers. She also loves to encourage new writers and is a retired member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Executive Board.
A graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in Journalism, Rachel is an avid OSU football fan. She hopes to one day stand on the sidelines in the Shoe with Ryan Day.
Visit her web site to find out more and click on the icons to follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
www.rachelhauck.com
A RITA finalist and winner of Romantic Times Inspirational Novel of the Year, and Career Achievement Award, she writes vivid characters dealing with real life issues.
Her book, Once Upon A Prince, was made into an original Hallmark movie.
The Wedding Dress has been optioned for film by Brain Power Studio
She loves to hear from readers. She also loves to encourage new writers and is a retired member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Executive Board.
A graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in Journalism, Rachel is an avid OSU football fan. She hopes to one day stand on the sidelines in the Shoe with Ryan Day.
Visit her web site to find out more and click on the icons to follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
www.rachelhauck.com
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November 18, 2024
Meet Me at the Starlight was such a fun read, an emotional and heartwarming story. I loved the Florida Panhandle setting of Sea Blue Beach with a small-town atmosphere and wonderful characters. The story switches back and forth beginning in 1932 right after the Great War, moving forward, and then to 1987. The story revolves around Tuesday Knight, owner of the Starlight Skating Rink and her fight against "progress," with help from family and friends. Tuesday is a strong woman, one of faith in Immanuel, "God with us," who has gotten that way as a survivor. Her grandson Matt is a lovable guy, an actor with issues and home for a while. Harlow Hayes, a model and actress, is dealing with a lot of hurt and moved to the beach. It was fun to watch the two rekindle their friendship and support each other, a sweet friendship. Oh, and the great music played at the Starlight to skate to!
April 5, 2024
4.5 rounded up. Love me some Rachel Hauck.
"Titles come and go. Beauty fades. But pizza. . ."
Meet Me at the Starlight is a fun combination of the 1930s and 80s; the eras, Hauck's writing, and Hollywood dazzle add charm to a typical coming home / save the family business plot. I was completely engaged and turning pages even though this maybe wasn't my very favorite cast of her characters (Prince John, anyone?) but I did come to care for them. This is fiction that doesn't pretend to be anything else and yet has relatability and universally true messages.
I mostly knocked down half a star because the message that God is with us in the highs and lows of our lives is true but also is becoming this author's one note song and I'd like to see a bit more meat with the milk--because while Immanuel does mean that God is with us, it also means so much more.
"Temptation still existed, but after Immanuel’s bread and fish, her emotions changed."
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ebook so I can write my honest thoughts.
"Titles come and go. Beauty fades. But pizza. . ."
Meet Me at the Starlight is a fun combination of the 1930s and 80s; the eras, Hauck's writing, and Hollywood dazzle add charm to a typical coming home / save the family business plot. I was completely engaged and turning pages even though this maybe wasn't my very favorite cast of her characters (Prince John, anyone?) but I did come to care for them. This is fiction that doesn't pretend to be anything else and yet has relatability and universally true messages.
I mostly knocked down half a star because the message that God is with us in the highs and lows of our lives is true but also is becoming this author's one note song and I'd like to see a bit more meat with the milk--because while Immanuel does mean that God is with us, it also means so much more.
"Temptation still existed, but after Immanuel’s bread and fish, her emotions changed."
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ebook so I can write my honest thoughts.
August 6, 2024
Audiobook
I saved this book to listen to on an 8-hour road trip. When I’ve got a day in the driver seat, I want a story that will make the hours fly by. This one definitely did it for me. It has so much charm. There are poignant moments and funny moments (the scene in the car with Harlow trying to hide and the pizza falling on her had me laughing out loud). The romance was truly lovely. While I wasn’t surprised at what ultimately happened to the Starlight, I thought it the perfect ending. Just a lovely summer read that made me long for my own days at the roller rink as a teenager.
Robin’s Ratings
5🌟 = Out of this world. Amazing. Unforgettable. A personal favorite.
4🌟 = Loved it. Will recommend to others.
3🌟 = Liked it. Glad I read it.
2🌟 = The book was okay, but I’ve enjoyed others so much more.
1🌟 = I didn’t like it and can’t recommend it.
I saved this book to listen to on an 8-hour road trip. When I’ve got a day in the driver seat, I want a story that will make the hours fly by. This one definitely did it for me. It has so much charm. There are poignant moments and funny moments (the scene in the car with Harlow trying to hide and the pizza falling on her had me laughing out loud). The romance was truly lovely. While I wasn’t surprised at what ultimately happened to the Starlight, I thought it the perfect ending. Just a lovely summer read that made me long for my own days at the roller rink as a teenager.
Robin’s Ratings
5🌟 = Out of this world. Amazing. Unforgettable. A personal favorite.
4🌟 = Loved it. Will recommend to others.
3🌟 = Liked it. Glad I read it.
2🌟 = The book was okay, but I’ve enjoyed others so much more.
1🌟 = I didn’t like it and can’t recommend it.
September 22, 2024
What a sweet note to end summer on! I loved the retro roller rink vibes, the multi generational plot in a small town, the character growth, and most of all, the theme of Immanuel and how God quite literally showed up for these characters in their lowest moments, just like He does for us. ❤❤❤ Tuesday and Harlow were such strong women in how they stood their ground and stepped into their true callings and strengths in God outside of others' opinions. This was just the perfect, fun, and exciting and encouraging book to end the summer on!
✨If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there" ~Psalm 139:8✨
✨If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there" ~Psalm 139:8✨
July 14, 2024
4.5 stars
“We’ve seen what man can do, now let’s see what God can do.”
I was a child of the 80s and spent many a Friday night roller skating to “Walk Like an Egyptian” (why was that a roller skating song?) and various other popular songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s while rocking (or so I thought) a fluorescent colored tshirt, jeans, and a side ponytail that doubled as a lethal weapon. So the fact that Meet Me at the Starlight is set around a roller skating rink – and its ‘present day’ timeline takes place in the 80s – had me feeling all the nostalgia. (One lone mention of “The Locomotion” and I was instantly transported back to junior high gym class, stumbling awkwardly through the grapevine every. single. year.)
At the center of this story, which also includes a timeline that covers the 1930s, the second World War, and even the 1960s, are Tuesday Knight (yep, that’s her name and honestly, it’s a perfect name for the caretaker of a skating rink, isn’t it?), the Starlight itself, and the quaint town of Sea Blue Beach (whose origin story is classic Rachel Hauck – a shipwrecked prince & the supernatural work of Jesus). And even though the Starlight is an almost magical setting, an endearing character in its own right that I think you’ll love as much as I did, that’s all just the foundation for the stories really being told in this moving novel.
At its core Meet Me at the Starlight is less about a skating rink and more about finding peace in the only Prince who can truly supply it. Tuesday needs that kind of peace in each of the timelines we see her through. Her grandson Matt (a swoony Hollywood actor with a heart of gold but a habit of making foolish decisions) needs it to heal the cause of his self-sabotaging tendencies. His former costar Harlow Hayes needs it to recover from a broken heart, a broken career, and a broken self-image. Heck, the whole town of Sea Blue Beach needs it, even the smarmy council member you’ll want to purse whomp almost immediately (an urge that only gets stronger as the story progresses, let me assure you).
Meet Me at the Starlight is also – much to my delight – a story of true love. And not just the really sweet & spark-filled romance that simmers between Matt and Harlow (though of course I was a big fan of that part of the story, especially when the kissing commences). It’s about flawed, imperfect characters who hurt each other and break promises and let us down and sometimes take responsibility for the pain but sometimes not. A mother and daughter. A husband and wife. Best friends. The person you’re falling in love with. And into those broken relationships comes the God who loves you and me so much that He sent His Son to ransom us, even when we think He’s let us down too. I thought each of these themes – peace and true love – were so timely for our current world and my own current life situation, and Hauck weaves them into the fabric of the story so it doesn’t come across as preachy or forced but also wouldn’t be the same story without them.
Bottom Line: Lace up your roller skates, tease your bangs, and Meet Me at the Starlight in this multidimensional novel that will engage all your emotions! Whether we were waiting with Tuesday for her husband to come home or holding our breath to see if the Starlight could be saved, I thought each timeline was so well-layered and poignant and drew me in just as much as the other. The characters are layered with depth and flaws, and every reader will find one they can personally relate to. Fun nostalgia and moments of humor and romance kept me smiling even as I also shed a few tears. If you’re a fan of Hauck’s The Wedding Chapel or her True Blue Royal series, then you’ll definitely want to read Meet Me at the Starlight! Also perfect for fans of Amanda Cox, Amanda Dykes, and Katie Powner.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
“We’ve seen what man can do, now let’s see what God can do.”
I was a child of the 80s and spent many a Friday night roller skating to “Walk Like an Egyptian” (why was that a roller skating song?) and various other popular songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s while rocking (or so I thought) a fluorescent colored tshirt, jeans, and a side ponytail that doubled as a lethal weapon. So the fact that Meet Me at the Starlight is set around a roller skating rink – and its ‘present day’ timeline takes place in the 80s – had me feeling all the nostalgia. (One lone mention of “The Locomotion” and I was instantly transported back to junior high gym class, stumbling awkwardly through the grapevine every. single. year.)
At the center of this story, which also includes a timeline that covers the 1930s, the second World War, and even the 1960s, are Tuesday Knight (yep, that’s her name and honestly, it’s a perfect name for the caretaker of a skating rink, isn’t it?), the Starlight itself, and the quaint town of Sea Blue Beach (whose origin story is classic Rachel Hauck – a shipwrecked prince & the supernatural work of Jesus). And even though the Starlight is an almost magical setting, an endearing character in its own right that I think you’ll love as much as I did, that’s all just the foundation for the stories really being told in this moving novel.
At its core Meet Me at the Starlight is less about a skating rink and more about finding peace in the only Prince who can truly supply it. Tuesday needs that kind of peace in each of the timelines we see her through. Her grandson Matt (a swoony Hollywood actor with a heart of gold but a habit of making foolish decisions) needs it to heal the cause of his self-sabotaging tendencies. His former costar Harlow Hayes needs it to recover from a broken heart, a broken career, and a broken self-image. Heck, the whole town of Sea Blue Beach needs it, even the smarmy council member you’ll want to purse whomp almost immediately (an urge that only gets stronger as the story progresses, let me assure you).
Meet Me at the Starlight is also – much to my delight – a story of true love. And not just the really sweet & spark-filled romance that simmers between Matt and Harlow (though of course I was a big fan of that part of the story, especially when the kissing commences). It’s about flawed, imperfect characters who hurt each other and break promises and let us down and sometimes take responsibility for the pain but sometimes not. A mother and daughter. A husband and wife. Best friends. The person you’re falling in love with. And into those broken relationships comes the God who loves you and me so much that He sent His Son to ransom us, even when we think He’s let us down too. I thought each of these themes – peace and true love – were so timely for our current world and my own current life situation, and Hauck weaves them into the fabric of the story so it doesn’t come across as preachy or forced but also wouldn’t be the same story without them.
Bottom Line: Lace up your roller skates, tease your bangs, and Meet Me at the Starlight in this multidimensional novel that will engage all your emotions! Whether we were waiting with Tuesday for her husband to come home or holding our breath to see if the Starlight could be saved, I thought each timeline was so well-layered and poignant and drew me in just as much as the other. The characters are layered with depth and flaws, and every reader will find one they can personally relate to. Fun nostalgia and moments of humor and romance kept me smiling even as I also shed a few tears. If you’re a fan of Hauck’s The Wedding Chapel or her True Blue Royal series, then you’ll definitely want to read Meet Me at the Starlight! Also perfect for fans of Amanda Cox, Amanda Dykes, and Katie Powner.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
October 8, 2024
Story enjoyment rating 8.5/10 Christian Faith Rating 2/3
Meet Me at the Starlight is a dual-time period novel, set in the 1930s and 1980s and told from three different character perspectives.
The 1930s storyline focuses on Tuesday, who is struggling to keep her family afloat while her husband is repeatedly absent. Tuesday suspects her husband is involved in criminal activity, causing tension in their marriage. She finds solace in the Starlight, a roller skating rink.
In the 1980s, Tuesday is much older and fighting to save the Starlight from demolition by the town mayor. She seeks help from her grandson, Matt, a Hollywood actor attempting to repair his playboy reputation after an incident at the start of the book. A supermodel named Harlow, whose life is unraveling after her fiancé left her, also becomes involved with the Starlight and its fate. Harlow previously worked with Matt and is struggling with her weight and a controlling mother.
The novel is a blend of romance, small-town family drama, and historical fiction. I was a child in the 1980s, and I found the time period nostalgic. I enjoyed seeing the acting and supermodel culture and the complicated relationships between the characters.
Suspense is created through foreshadowing between the two time periods, as revelations in one period hint at future events in the other. I found the multiple character perspectives a bit fragmented at times, preventing deep exploration of all the multiple relationships. However, I particularly enjoyed the romance.
Faith elements are woven into the story, with God mentioned at key moments. The character Emanuel, who features in some of Hawk's other books, also appears in this one. While faith plays a significant role, it is not a constant focus.
Meet Me at the Starlight is a dual-time period novel, set in the 1930s and 1980s and told from three different character perspectives.
The 1930s storyline focuses on Tuesday, who is struggling to keep her family afloat while her husband is repeatedly absent. Tuesday suspects her husband is involved in criminal activity, causing tension in their marriage. She finds solace in the Starlight, a roller skating rink.
In the 1980s, Tuesday is much older and fighting to save the Starlight from demolition by the town mayor. She seeks help from her grandson, Matt, a Hollywood actor attempting to repair his playboy reputation after an incident at the start of the book. A supermodel named Harlow, whose life is unraveling after her fiancé left her, also becomes involved with the Starlight and its fate. Harlow previously worked with Matt and is struggling with her weight and a controlling mother.
The novel is a blend of romance, small-town family drama, and historical fiction. I was a child in the 1980s, and I found the time period nostalgic. I enjoyed seeing the acting and supermodel culture and the complicated relationships between the characters.
Suspense is created through foreshadowing between the two time periods, as revelations in one period hint at future events in the other. I found the multiple character perspectives a bit fragmented at times, preventing deep exploration of all the multiple relationships. However, I particularly enjoyed the romance.
Faith elements are woven into the story, with God mentioned at key moments. The character Emanuel, who features in some of Hawk's other books, also appears in this one. While faith plays a significant role, it is not a constant focus.
July 22, 2024
I love an 80’s nostalgia and this one had them all - a grandmother named Tuesday, a skating rink named Starlight, Hollywood A lister, and an 80s supermodel. What I enjoyed the most of the memorable characters as well as the themes highlighted in the story. I loved how wonderful and sweet the story was and the fully developed characters that made me want to root for them. This is such a lovely read to bring with you to the beach or to the pool.
June 1, 2024
Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck is a split-time novel set in the late 1980s and the 1930s/40s. It was especially fun for me to read the 1980s story-line as that is when I was growing up. However, the whole book kept me turning pages.
Harlow Hayes came to Sea Blue Beach, Florida, to heal after a bad break-up with her fiance. She has spent much of her life as a fashion model and also starred in a movie. While she is in Florida, she runs into a former co-star, Matt, who also has some healing to do after making his own mistakes. Harlow becomes involved with Matt's grandmother, Tuesday, who runs the local skating rink, The Starlight, which may soon be demolished.
Part of the book focuses on Tuesday's early relationship with her husband and her sons as she ran the Starlight through the 1930s and 40s. I admired Tuesday for all she went through and how she kept the skating rink open. I also loved how she helped folks out during the Depression who needed help. She was able to do that because she looked to Immanuel for help. My grandparents ran a roller skating rink when I was younger so I have an idea of what that is like through watching them.
While I have never struggled quite like Harlow Hayes with food issues, I could relate to some of her struggles with her weight and her mother. Harlow's mom has pushed her to be a model since she was a child. Since she never had the opportunity to eat junk food, or even much regular food for that matter, when Harlow suffered a bad break-up she turns to food. I never experienced anything that extreme but I remember how "in" it was to be super skinny during that era. I also loved all the references to the stars and movies of the day. I enjoyed seeing the banter between Matt and Harlow and how their relationship developed through the book.
There is a spiritual story line running through Meet Me At the Starlight with themes of redemption and forgiveness. I liked this element a lot. I am not sure how believable Harlow's encounter with Immanuel is, but I liked it.
For my honest opinion, I received a complimentary copy from Bethany House Publishers via Interviews & Reviews.
Harlow Hayes came to Sea Blue Beach, Florida, to heal after a bad break-up with her fiance. She has spent much of her life as a fashion model and also starred in a movie. While she is in Florida, she runs into a former co-star, Matt, who also has some healing to do after making his own mistakes. Harlow becomes involved with Matt's grandmother, Tuesday, who runs the local skating rink, The Starlight, which may soon be demolished.
Part of the book focuses on Tuesday's early relationship with her husband and her sons as she ran the Starlight through the 1930s and 40s. I admired Tuesday for all she went through and how she kept the skating rink open. I also loved how she helped folks out during the Depression who needed help. She was able to do that because she looked to Immanuel for help. My grandparents ran a roller skating rink when I was younger so I have an idea of what that is like through watching them.
While I have never struggled quite like Harlow Hayes with food issues, I could relate to some of her struggles with her weight and her mother. Harlow's mom has pushed her to be a model since she was a child. Since she never had the opportunity to eat junk food, or even much regular food for that matter, when Harlow suffered a bad break-up she turns to food. I never experienced anything that extreme but I remember how "in" it was to be super skinny during that era. I also loved all the references to the stars and movies of the day. I enjoyed seeing the banter between Matt and Harlow and how their relationship developed through the book.
There is a spiritual story line running through Meet Me At the Starlight with themes of redemption and forgiveness. I liked this element a lot. I am not sure how believable Harlow's encounter with Immanuel is, but I liked it.
For my honest opinion, I received a complimentary copy from Bethany House Publishers via Interviews & Reviews.
July 12, 2024
I LOVE a good dual-timeline book and this one was so well-done!
In Rachel’s book, we meet Tuesday Knight—mother, grandmother, and owner of Sea Blue Beach’s crowning jewel, the Starlight. It’s a skating rink that’s been around since the town was founded and has served as a safe haven for Tuesday and tons of other residents of their small Florida town.
But this jewel isn’t treasured by all. When town officials decide to modernize Sea Blue Beach, the Starlight’s—and Tuesday’s—future is jeopardized. With the help of her grandson, actor Matt Knight; supermodel-turned-regular gal, Harlow Hayes; and a handful of townsfolk, can Tuesday save the Starlight from the wrecking ball?
I really enjoyed seeing Tuesday’s life back in the 30s and learning about her connection to the Starlight and how she acquired it. The dual timeline lended to the story set in the 80s making more sense and being more meaningful.
This had a bit of everything—fun, nostalgia, depth, loss and grief, reconciliation, and sweet romance. The one thing that was a bit confusing for me was the faith element, but that didn’t dampen my overall enjoyment of the book!
If you’re looking for a clean summer read to add to your stack, check this one out!
In Rachel’s book, we meet Tuesday Knight—mother, grandmother, and owner of Sea Blue Beach’s crowning jewel, the Starlight. It’s a skating rink that’s been around since the town was founded and has served as a safe haven for Tuesday and tons of other residents of their small Florida town.
But this jewel isn’t treasured by all. When town officials decide to modernize Sea Blue Beach, the Starlight’s—and Tuesday’s—future is jeopardized. With the help of her grandson, actor Matt Knight; supermodel-turned-regular gal, Harlow Hayes; and a handful of townsfolk, can Tuesday save the Starlight from the wrecking ball?
I really enjoyed seeing Tuesday’s life back in the 30s and learning about her connection to the Starlight and how she acquired it. The dual timeline lended to the story set in the 80s making more sense and being more meaningful.
This had a bit of everything—fun, nostalgia, depth, loss and grief, reconciliation, and sweet romance. The one thing that was a bit confusing for me was the faith element, but that didn’t dampen my overall enjoyment of the book!
If you’re looking for a clean summer read to add to your stack, check this one out!
February 24, 2025
This may be my most favorite book by Rachel Hauck! I found it easy to read and enjoyable . . . there were things difficult to read (anyone who has lost a loved one . . . or been judged by weight or looks will understand), but the redemption factor was fantastic! I could hardly put it down. Simply a FUN read!
July 15, 2024
I received a copy of this book for free for promotional purposes.
This was such a cute and heartwarming read!
The story is told in dual timelines, one set in 1987 and the other in the 1930s/1940s. The dual timelines was executed well. The 1987 timeline was the main focus, with the 1930/1940s timeline supplementing it.
As for the characters, I loved the three main characters, Harlow, Matt, and Tuesday. Harlow was my favorite. I enjoyed seeing her character grow and take charge of her life. I also found her struggles with weight to be relatable. I admired Tuesday’s strength and perseverance and Matt’s kind heart.
The romance between Harlow and Matt was adorable. They made a great couple and complemented each other so well.
The setting of Sea Blue Beach was also a standout. I liked that one of the perspectives of the book was from the town itself (the story is primarily told through the perspectives of the three main characters). By doing that, the town became a character.
Since this is Christian fiction there is a faith element that gets stronger as the story progresses. The faith element did not bother me, but if that’s not your thing, just be mindful that it plays a part in the story.
My only critique is that the ending felt a tad rushed because of how quickly everything resolved.
Overall, if you are looking for a sweet and clean romance to read this summer, check this one out!
This was such a cute and heartwarming read!
The story is told in dual timelines, one set in 1987 and the other in the 1930s/1940s. The dual timelines was executed well. The 1987 timeline was the main focus, with the 1930/1940s timeline supplementing it.
As for the characters, I loved the three main characters, Harlow, Matt, and Tuesday. Harlow was my favorite. I enjoyed seeing her character grow and take charge of her life. I also found her struggles with weight to be relatable. I admired Tuesday’s strength and perseverance and Matt’s kind heart.
The romance between Harlow and Matt was adorable. They made a great couple and complemented each other so well.
The setting of Sea Blue Beach was also a standout. I liked that one of the perspectives of the book was from the town itself (the story is primarily told through the perspectives of the three main characters). By doing that, the town became a character.
Since this is Christian fiction there is a faith element that gets stronger as the story progresses. The faith element did not bother me, but if that’s not your thing, just be mindful that it plays a part in the story.
My only critique is that the ending felt a tad rushed because of how quickly everything resolved.
Overall, if you are looking for a sweet and clean romance to read this summer, check this one out!
September 19, 2024
No stars… seems like AI wrote a really bad Hallmark movie. The mob, eating disorder, roller skating, war, weirdly religious… do not recommend.
July 9, 2024
Meet me at the Starlight is a dual timeline story set in the small town of Sea Blue Beach, FL in the 1930/40’s and the 1980’s. There are three main characters, Tuesday, Harlow and Matt who want to save the Starlight skating rink. Matt is Tuesday’s grandson and a famous Hollywood actor. Harlow is a former supermodel trying to put her life back together after a devastating breakup. Tuesday is the owner of the Starlight and her entire life is connected to it. It took me a few chapters to get into the story but then I couldn’t read fast enough. This book has humor and heart, fun 80’s references and music, a message of faith and forgiveness mixed with family secrets. Small town, clean romance fans will adore this one.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and voluntarily given.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and voluntarily given.
November 5, 2024
I always enjoy Rachel Hauck's time slip narratives. This one alternates between several different decades in the 1900s from multiple perspectives but all centered around a beloved local roller rink. It is the hive of the community and the owner, an unwavering, mostly single woman who raised her two boys without much help from her husband who was rarely home. Reads with such nostalgia I felt like I could hear music as if my head created a soundtrack.
August 18, 2024
I loved the 80s timeline in this one! Loved the cover! There was a part in this book that was unrealistic, but I did enjoy the rest. Definitely a nice summer read!
July 31, 2024
A fun story about an historic roller skating rink in a coastal Florida town. The Starlight was built over 100 years ago on prime real estate in Sea Blue Beach. The current mayor wants to move the town forward and claim the property by eminent domain. The town is split between old timers who want to keep the Starlight and those who are ready for modernization. What will happen to the Starlight?
July 9, 2024
4.5 stars
Beautiful story!
"Too handsome for anyone's good, she'd fallen in love with him the moment he asked her to skate. He'd just returned from the war, and her friends whispered 'He's trouble.' But Tuesday Morrow did not care."
A fabulous page-turner! I enjoyed going back and forth between past and present storylines, and really enjoyed so many of the characters. This is a story of family, hardships, war, loss, second chances, and how sometimes on life's journey things take a while to make sense. Immanuel, God is with us references helped more than one person in this tale.
Tuesday Morrow Knight is such a strong woman, who raised her two sons, and kept the Starlight skating rink going all these years, despite her difficult childhood and marriage. Her past and present moments kept me turning pages! And she's still skating at 87! Love her handsome and kind grandson Matthew Knight.
Harlow Hayes, named the Most Beautiful Woman in the World is struggling through financial loss and the loss of who she thought was the love of her life. "Food was more than her solace. It was a late-in-life rebellion." "You need to get off your duff, take control of your life, and stop letting someone else drag your heart around."
I really enjoyed this beautiful story and highly recommend it!
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read a copy. All opinions are my own.
Beautiful story!
"Too handsome for anyone's good, she'd fallen in love with him the moment he asked her to skate. He'd just returned from the war, and her friends whispered 'He's trouble.' But Tuesday Morrow did not care."
A fabulous page-turner! I enjoyed going back and forth between past and present storylines, and really enjoyed so many of the characters. This is a story of family, hardships, war, loss, second chances, and how sometimes on life's journey things take a while to make sense. Immanuel, God is with us references helped more than one person in this tale.
Tuesday Morrow Knight is such a strong woman, who raised her two sons, and kept the Starlight skating rink going all these years, despite her difficult childhood and marriage. Her past and present moments kept me turning pages! And she's still skating at 87! Love her handsome and kind grandson Matthew Knight.
Harlow Hayes, named the Most Beautiful Woman in the World is struggling through financial loss and the loss of who she thought was the love of her life. "Food was more than her solace. It was a late-in-life rebellion." "You need to get off your duff, take control of your life, and stop letting someone else drag your heart around."
I really enjoyed this beautiful story and highly recommend it!
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read a copy. All opinions are my own.
June 25, 2024
"Maybe what appears to be random events or accidents is just part of the journey to our destiny."
Rachel Hauck indeed has a gift of fusing two storylines and worlds together seamlessly to create a heart-wrenching yet redemptive story. This particular story is part flashback of Tuesday's past in 1930s and 1940s and part Tuesday, Matt, and Harlow's intertwined narrative in 1987. There was also an interesting first person omniscient voice in present tense throughout the storyline, which could have been the town of Sea Blue Beach itself or even possibly Immanuel.
I loved learning about the roller skating culture and how Starlight withstood time, war, and economic hardships to be the beacon for the town. I didn't skate while growing up but now wish I had spent more time at the rink learning how to roller skate.
I loved Matt and his charm, loyalty, compassion, and stardom, though he had plenty of faults. Harlow was completely relatable and I loved watching her break free from self-pity and doubt to let her strong, brave, beautiful self shine. Tuesday's faith was incredible and she modeled what true perseverance and strength look like.
It's another perfect summer read from Rachel Hauck. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via Interviews and Reviews and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
Rachel Hauck indeed has a gift of fusing two storylines and worlds together seamlessly to create a heart-wrenching yet redemptive story. This particular story is part flashback of Tuesday's past in 1930s and 1940s and part Tuesday, Matt, and Harlow's intertwined narrative in 1987. There was also an interesting first person omniscient voice in present tense throughout the storyline, which could have been the town of Sea Blue Beach itself or even possibly Immanuel.
I loved learning about the roller skating culture and how Starlight withstood time, war, and economic hardships to be the beacon for the town. I didn't skate while growing up but now wish I had spent more time at the rink learning how to roller skate.
I loved Matt and his charm, loyalty, compassion, and stardom, though he had plenty of faults. Harlow was completely relatable and I loved watching her break free from self-pity and doubt to let her strong, brave, beautiful self shine. Tuesday's faith was incredible and she modeled what true perseverance and strength look like.
It's another perfect summer read from Rachel Hauck. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via Interviews and Reviews and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
August 1, 2024
A fun dual-timeline romance with a touch of magic & a thread of faith. Love the 80s vibe!
July 13, 2024
This is a dual-timeline set in Sea Blue Beach, Florida where we first meet Tuesday Knight in 1932, who is raising two boys while her husband is gone for long stretches of time. She takes over the running of the Starlight roller rink. In the second timeline set in 1987 Tuesday is now in her 80s and we meet her grandson, Matt Knight, who is a Hollywood actor and returns home to help his grandmother save the roller rink from being torn down. Matt reconnects with Harlow Hayes who was a model but went into hiding after a relationship breakup went south. I enjoyed getting to know these three characters and following them as they work together to save the rink, learn to deal with their struggles and watch a romance develop between Matt and Harlow. Over the course of the story we get to know what Tuesday's has gone through between 1932 and 1987, I felt like I really got to know her. There were some funny laugh out loud moments throughout. The faith thread is fairly light and there is one scene that I really did not like and struggled with believing that could happen. Overall I enjoyed these characters and was both invested in what was going to happen to the rink and the possible romance. (I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.)
August 20, 2024
A dual timeline story set around a small coastal town and a roller skating rink. When a woman named Tuesday finds herself owner of the Starlight in the past, and struggles through the 80s to try to save it from destruction. Add a famous actor and model into the mix and a helpful community and you get more than just a story about saving a roller rink.
I love Rachel Hauck's characters, she always amazing characters and their life's journeys. This story story was told beautifully and I didn't have a hard time keeping up with the timelines or characters. Which I normally do if there are too many to follow. The only thing I didn't like were the characters that interacted with the model. There was a lot of body shaming going on, which unfortunately happens all lot even now a days.
4.5⭐
Thank you to Bethany House for a copy of this book to read, all thoughts are my own.
I love Rachel Hauck's characters, she always amazing characters and their life's journeys. This story story was told beautifully and I didn't have a hard time keeping up with the timelines or characters. Which I normally do if there are too many to follow. The only thing I didn't like were the characters that interacted with the model. There was a lot of body shaming going on, which unfortunately happens all lot even now a days.
4.5⭐
Thank you to Bethany House for a copy of this book to read, all thoughts are my own.
August 9, 2024
Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck
12h 9m narrated by Andrea Gallo, Morgan Hallett, and Nick Walther, 384 pages
Genre: Christian Romance, Historical Fiction
Featuring: Florida Panhandle near Niceville, Model, Actor, Celebrities, Refuge, Grandmother, Dual Timelines, Multiple POVs, 1932, Skating Rink, Post-War, Long Chapters, 1987, Manhattan, New York City, New York; Depression, Santa Monica, California; Sex - Off-Camera, Wars, Legal Drama, Development vs Memorializing Trope, Media
Rating as a movie: PG-15 for adult situations and content
Songs for the soundtrack: Glenn Miller, "Never Gonna Dance" by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers, "Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson, Carole King, Bon Jovi, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer, "I’ll Be There" by The Jackson 5, "Reach Out I’ll Be There" by Four Tops, "Hokey Pokey" by Larry LaPrise, Charles Macak, and Tafit Baker of the Ram Trio (better known as the Sun Valley Trio), "Amazing Grace" by Aretha Franklin, "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bennard, "In the Garden" by Jim Reeves, Miles, "Stormy Weather" by Ethel Waters, Rick Springfield, "Rockin’ Robin" by The Jackson 5, Four Tops, "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" by Simon & Garfunkel, "The Loco-Motion" by Big Mouth & Little Eve, You "Dropped A Bomb On Me" by The Gap Band, "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Into the Groove" by Madonna, "More Than a Feeling" by Boston, "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley, "The Best of My Love" by Eagles, "Let the Music Play" by Shannon, "Take My Hand" by Elvis Presley, "Brick House" by The Commodores
Books and Authors mentioned: Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp (Die Hard)
My rating: ⭐️⭐️¾🛼
My thoughts:📱16% 1:55:04 Chapter 7 Matt - I've spent 4 hours with this book because I kept falling asleep and had to backtrack. Interestingly it sounded better each time. It's going to help me get through these dull ebooks. It's good enough that you want to come back, but not so good that you can't stop. I wasn't expecting these decades. I've been to Niceville from 96 to 15 and it's not much so I imagine it was a field in '87 and carpools weren't as big in the 80s. You can tell the author is writing off memory and not correcting vocabulary to match the setting. Except for the stove if the year wasn't mentioned you could easily assume it's 2023.
📱24% 2:57:19 Chapter 10 - This was my reward for finishing another book, and it's not as nice now that I don't have a boring story to escape from.
📱27% 3:18:29 Chapter 11 - I left my tablet at home so I'm back but I need something else. The MCs' connection is weak, so hopefully the plot improves.
📱43% 5:10:32 Chapter 18 - I don't know when "come-to-Jesus meeting" originated but I'm pretty sure they were saying "talk," if anything in the 30s.
It was bland but interesting. I fail to understand how or why it's considered Christian Romance, they compared a prince to God. It had multiple POVs across different years and lacked authenticity. I had a hard time pretending this was in the Walton Okaloosa area, grew up there, so this story just didn't work for me. I cringed every time they acted like Niceville was some big city and when they said Fort Walton I involuntarily shouted Beach in my head. Maybe Sea Blue Beach is supposed to be Destin but I just couldn't. Also, Tuesday Knight got old fast. I just couldn't stay in character with this one I think the 3 is quite generous because it had some decent moments.
Recommend to others: It's a no for me, but I wouldn't rule it out.
12h 9m narrated by Andrea Gallo, Morgan Hallett, and Nick Walther, 384 pages
Genre: Christian Romance, Historical Fiction
Featuring: Florida Panhandle near Niceville, Model, Actor, Celebrities, Refuge, Grandmother, Dual Timelines, Multiple POVs, 1932, Skating Rink, Post-War, Long Chapters, 1987, Manhattan, New York City, New York; Depression, Santa Monica, California; Sex - Off-Camera, Wars, Legal Drama, Development vs Memorializing Trope, Media
Rating as a movie: PG-15 for adult situations and content
Songs for the soundtrack: Glenn Miller, "Never Gonna Dance" by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers, "Strawberry Letter 23" by The Brothers Johnson, Carole King, Bon Jovi, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer, "I’ll Be There" by The Jackson 5, "Reach Out I’ll Be There" by Four Tops, "Hokey Pokey" by Larry LaPrise, Charles Macak, and Tafit Baker of the Ram Trio (better known as the Sun Valley Trio), "Amazing Grace" by Aretha Franklin, "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bennard, "In the Garden" by Jim Reeves, Miles, "Stormy Weather" by Ethel Waters, Rick Springfield, "Rockin’ Robin" by The Jackson 5, Four Tops, "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" by Simon & Garfunkel, "The Loco-Motion" by Big Mouth & Little Eve, You "Dropped A Bomb On Me" by The Gap Band, "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "Into the Groove" by Madonna, "More Than a Feeling" by Boston, "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley, "The Best of My Love" by Eagles, "Let the Music Play" by Shannon, "Take My Hand" by Elvis Presley, "Brick House" by The Commodores
Books and Authors mentioned: Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp (Die Hard)
My rating: ⭐️⭐️¾🛼
My thoughts:📱16% 1:55:04 Chapter 7 Matt - I've spent 4 hours with this book because I kept falling asleep and had to backtrack. Interestingly it sounded better each time. It's going to help me get through these dull ebooks. It's good enough that you want to come back, but not so good that you can't stop. I wasn't expecting these decades. I've been to Niceville from 96 to 15 and it's not much so I imagine it was a field in '87 and carpools weren't as big in the 80s. You can tell the author is writing off memory and not correcting vocabulary to match the setting. Except for the stove if the year wasn't mentioned you could easily assume it's 2023.
📱24% 2:57:19 Chapter 10 - This was my reward for finishing another book, and it's not as nice now that I don't have a boring story to escape from.
📱27% 3:18:29 Chapter 11 - I left my tablet at home so I'm back but I need something else. The MCs' connection is weak, so hopefully the plot improves.
📱43% 5:10:32 Chapter 18 - I don't know when "come-to-Jesus meeting" originated but I'm pretty sure they were saying "talk," if anything in the 30s.
It was bland but interesting. I fail to understand how or why it's considered Christian Romance, they compared a prince to God. It had multiple POVs across different years and lacked authenticity. I had a hard time pretending this was in the Walton Okaloosa area, grew up there, so this story just didn't work for me. I cringed every time they acted like Niceville was some big city and when they said Fort Walton I involuntarily shouted Beach in my head. Maybe Sea Blue Beach is supposed to be Destin but I just couldn't. Also, Tuesday Knight got old fast. I just couldn't stay in character with this one I think the 3 is quite generous because it had some decent moments.
Recommend to others: It's a no for me, but I wouldn't rule it out.
June 6, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed Hauck's latest novel. As she does so well, two plot lines tell the story set in Sea Blue Beach, a fictional town in the Florida panhandle, its Starlight roller-skating rink, and Tuesday Knight, the owner and matriarch of the Knight family. We meet Tuesday in 1932, frustrated with her husband, Leroy, for his mysterious and lengthy absences from home while she scrimps to support their sons LJ and Dupree. Leroy doesn't like his employment chances in their hometown but sincerely wants a better life for his family; he surprises Tuesday with the deed to the Starlight, giving her renewed purpose through the years.
The second storyline, set in 1987, centers on Tuesday's grandson Matt, enjoying his fame as the star of the latest Hollywood action flick, but his poor choices get him fired from an upcoming movie and prompt his agent to recommend some time away from the spotlight. He returns to Sea Blue Beach after Granny (an 87-year-old Tuesday) reaches out. Fellow movie star Harlow Hayes has been in a slump: her fiancée Xander dumped her, her accountant stole most of her savings, and her subsequent weight gain has rendered her a joke. When Xander gives her their Florida cottage, she retreats there, bumping into her former co-star, Matt.
Hauck spins a sweet tale of second chances as Matt, Harlow, and Tuesday lead the fight to save the Starlight from "progress" bent on its destruction. There were hints of names and places familiar to her readers, though this stands alone. The 80s references definitely took me back, as did the LA (Lower Alabama) setting. Recommended
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!
The second storyline, set in 1987, centers on Tuesday's grandson Matt, enjoying his fame as the star of the latest Hollywood action flick, but his poor choices get him fired from an upcoming movie and prompt his agent to recommend some time away from the spotlight. He returns to Sea Blue Beach after Granny (an 87-year-old Tuesday) reaches out. Fellow movie star Harlow Hayes has been in a slump: her fiancée Xander dumped her, her accountant stole most of her savings, and her subsequent weight gain has rendered her a joke. When Xander gives her their Florida cottage, she retreats there, bumping into her former co-star, Matt.
Hauck spins a sweet tale of second chances as Matt, Harlow, and Tuesday lead the fight to save the Starlight from "progress" bent on its destruction. There were hints of names and places familiar to her readers, though this stands alone. The 80s references definitely took me back, as did the LA (Lower Alabama) setting. Recommended
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!
June 27, 2024
I enjoyed reading Meet Me at the Starlight, a split time novel set in a small beach town in North Florida. The Starlight is a historic roller skating rink that was built by a European Prince. His yacht was shipwrecked in the Gulf of Mexico and the prince spent many years in Sea Blue Beach.
Tuesday is the character who links the different timelines together. She’s a strong woman who didn’t have an easy life and survived the hardships of the Great Depression and two world wars.
The Starlight is an important landmark in town and is like a character in the story. The historic skating rink plays a pivotal role in Tuesday’s life. The 1980’s storyline is focused on saving the Starlight from being demolished by developers.
I loved the sweet romance between 1980’s movie star Matt and supermodel Harlow. Their meet cute when they first recognised each other in town was adorable and hilarious. Matt and Harlow had previously crossed paths in Hollywood. They both had past hurts and complicated relationship histories to overcome and work through during the story.
I recommend Meet Me at the Starlight to readers who like split time women’s fiction with a romantic subplot and subtle faith threads woven into the story.
Many thanks to Bethany House and Net Galley for the advanced reader copy.
Tuesday is the character who links the different timelines together. She’s a strong woman who didn’t have an easy life and survived the hardships of the Great Depression and two world wars.
The Starlight is an important landmark in town and is like a character in the story. The historic skating rink plays a pivotal role in Tuesday’s life. The 1980’s storyline is focused on saving the Starlight from being demolished by developers.
I loved the sweet romance between 1980’s movie star Matt and supermodel Harlow. Their meet cute when they first recognised each other in town was adorable and hilarious. Matt and Harlow had previously crossed paths in Hollywood. They both had past hurts and complicated relationship histories to overcome and work through during the story.
I recommend Meet Me at the Starlight to readers who like split time women’s fiction with a romantic subplot and subtle faith threads woven into the story.
Many thanks to Bethany House and Net Galley for the advanced reader copy.
May 21, 2024
This review by librarian Christine Barth was first published in the May 2024 issue of Library Journal.
Supermodel Harlow Hayes has lost her fiancé, her money, her passion, and her trim waistline—and part of her still wants to give her broken heart back to the man who hurt her. When she retreats to her cottage in Sea Blue Beach, FL, she encounters Tuesday Knight, an octogenarian who runs the town's run-down roller-skating rink.
Originally founded by the prince of Lauchtenland and a formerly enslaved person, the Starlight Rink has seen more history than most—housing the homeless during the Great Depression, surviving the mob in midcentury, and giving hundreds of teens jobs and confidence until the late 1980s. When a smooth-talking developer wants to tear down the Starlight, an eclectic group, led by the fearless Tuesday, try to save it; Tuesday also takes Harlow under her wing.
VERDICT Hauck (The Best Summer of Our Lives) pulls out all the stops in this heartwarming novel of perseverance and family, with her trademark dual-era nostalgia and mysterious, heaven-sent character. Her loyal fans will also appreciate nods to her "True Blue" series.
Supermodel Harlow Hayes has lost her fiancé, her money, her passion, and her trim waistline—and part of her still wants to give her broken heart back to the man who hurt her. When she retreats to her cottage in Sea Blue Beach, FL, she encounters Tuesday Knight, an octogenarian who runs the town's run-down roller-skating rink.
Originally founded by the prince of Lauchtenland and a formerly enslaved person, the Starlight Rink has seen more history than most—housing the homeless during the Great Depression, surviving the mob in midcentury, and giving hundreds of teens jobs and confidence until the late 1980s. When a smooth-talking developer wants to tear down the Starlight, an eclectic group, led by the fearless Tuesday, try to save it; Tuesday also takes Harlow under her wing.
VERDICT Hauck (The Best Summer of Our Lives) pulls out all the stops in this heartwarming novel of perseverance and family, with her trademark dual-era nostalgia and mysterious, heaven-sent character. Her loyal fans will also appreciate nods to her "True Blue" series.
May 9, 2024
Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck is a dual timeline novel. When I had the opportunity to request a Rachel Hauck novel, I jumped on the chance and am so glad I received the ARC.
Do you have that one location that has special memories and would be a travesty if it were torn down, especially in the name of progress? The Starlight is exactly that place in this novel.
Being set in the Florida panhandle, so many named locations are in my 'backyard'. I could visualize each of these places.
The main characters Matt and Harlow, both Hollywood stars, set out to help Matt's grandmother Tuesday Knight save the Starlight from being torn down. Flashing back in time to how Tuesday became the Starlight's owner and the history of it, then flashing back to present day.
Loved the nostalgia in this novel. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Do you have that one location that has special memories and would be a travesty if it were torn down, especially in the name of progress? The Starlight is exactly that place in this novel.
Being set in the Florida panhandle, so many named locations are in my 'backyard'. I could visualize each of these places.
The main characters Matt and Harlow, both Hollywood stars, set out to help Matt's grandmother Tuesday Knight save the Starlight from being torn down. Flashing back in time to how Tuesday became the Starlight's owner and the history of it, then flashing back to present day.
Loved the nostalgia in this novel. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
August 6, 2024
Rachel Hauck always weaves a story that compels me to enter her book worlds. I loved the nostalgic feel (including flashbacks to things from the 80s I'd forgotten all about). Tuesday's husband Leroy drove me absolutely crazy, but I did love Matt and Harlow's story (the scene where he was filming was 😄). I almost almost wish she had left Immanuel out. I loved the theme of God with us, but we don't all have mystical, experiential experiences with God - plain old faith is what pleases God. Not seeing and still believing. Books like this might lead people to think if they don't have dreams and visions that He's not real or not interested in their lives.
August 11, 2024
What a unique book! I personally haven’t read very many books set in the 80s, and I really enjoyed that. There were also some sections set in the 30s & 40s, and even though WWII was mentioned and played a part in Tuesday’s life & family, the focus wasn’t on the war itself. Which was also unique & a good change of pace when there are so many WWII books out there. Tuesday went through a lot in those 50ish years.
Matt & Harlow were also great characters. I loved how each of them made progress confronting their own issues, and how easy & natural their relationship together was.
Another unique aspect was the Starlight itself- a focus on a skating rink & how it played such a central role in Tuesday’s life and in the town of Sea Blue Beach.
Matt & Harlow were also great characters. I loved how each of them made progress confronting their own issues, and how easy & natural their relationship together was.
Another unique aspect was the Starlight itself- a focus on a skating rink & how it played such a central role in Tuesday’s life and in the town of Sea Blue Beach.
July 4, 2025
This was a great reprieve from some of the heavier books I’ve been reading. This had a dual timeline and the 1980s plot line was also divided amongst 3 characters, and I really enjoyed that. The romances were sweet and realistic, I was rooting for all the characters, there were some faith conversations sprinkled throughout and a brief gospel presentation towards the end (though I didn’t love some of the portrayals, but this is fiction not a theology book), and I loved the loyalty to family and tradition. Great book 🙂
August 2, 2024
If you are an 70’s / 80’s baby and spent your weekends at the local skating rink then this book is a must read. I instantly fell in Love with Tuesday and her family and found myself rooting for Harlow and Matt. I laughed, I cried, and I felt Immanuel’s presence while reading this book. Rachel’s books are always amazing but this one, well, you will just have to read it for yourself to experience the feeling it gives you when Harlow has a life altering dinner on the beach with a very special host.
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