Finding the Star

by C.L. Bentham

At the age of fourteen, Jessica Tunney’s world crumbled. Waking from a coma, after a road traffic accident involving her and her dad, she was told he had not survived it and she never got to say goodbye. He was everything to Jessica. His name was her first words, he taught her to ride her bike, made her knee better when she fell over and told her how to deal with her very first break up. But there was one thing that she would always remember, something that came to her whilst waking from her coma; the song Twinkle Twinkle little star, the song her dad would always sing to her. Each time he would tell her that her mam was his Twinkle star, and that one day in her future she would find her star. Missing her dad and with that on her mind, Jessica became all childlike, disruptive and lost. When her original search didn’t work she then became sexually active, she craved the attention of men, trying to feel some kind of connection; trying to find her own star. Now at the age of twenty five and working at her local supermarket, she is still trying to find what she is looking for, sometimes disastrous, sometimes humorous. But there is one man she craves, an actual real life star, a TV star…Brendon Bratt. With a niggling in her head that she believes is her dad, pushing her towards him, she travels to London to meet him. But is Brendon the one for her and will he actually want her? Whilst Jessica finds out, TV & Movie actor, Seth Daniels introduces himself. She instantly feels comfortable with him, has a feeling of sexual want and doesn’t feel like being childlike anymore. But does being with Seth come with consequences, his past, other influences, his career, Brendon…her heart? Jessica’s heart broke when she lost her dad, could Seth be the next one to do it? Or after her search of finding the star, has she finally found him?***Due to some sexual scenes and mature language, this book is recommended for readers 18+. Adult Romance.******This book can be read as a standalone but a second book to this, Finding the One...Seth's story, will be released in July 2014.***

141 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2014

About the author

Author of Dangerous Love, Finding the Star, Finding the One... Seth's Story. And The CLICK Trilogy - The Decision, Captured, The Final Shot.

Claire has been a published Author for four years and enjoys every moment.
She lives in a small town in the North East of England with her husband, teenage daughter and their Jack Russell cross.
Claire loves reading, and once she gets into a good book, either Paperback or Kindle, she cant put it down until the very last page is read. Her main reads are just like the genre she likes to write - Romance (Dark or HEA).
At the end of the day Claire is just Claire. She loves a glass of wine, writing about her characters and seeing them develop. A good book to read and also a good catch up with her friends.

Want more updates on what C L Bentham is upto? Then please feel free to connect with her over on her Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/CLBentham/

Reviews

[Lady Living In Bookland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to be posted on Ladies Living in Bookland (review by Susan)

Jessica is one incredibly strong and brave young woman. Having lost her father far too soon. She ventures after the one man she believes to be the the love of her life. Her star. But this turns out to be the worst decision ever. Brandon - however only use that arrogant, egotistical man would be use for would be leading Jessica to Seth. Her true star.
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You know what I see in front of me? A beautiful, young woman, who for no fault of her own got caught up in the world of liking a celebrity, it happens and it is usually down to the actor...
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As the pair learn one another, and struggle to gain some normality in the world I'd celebrity...
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I would like to find the one, not someone who just wants to be with me because of my status, someone who, when I am away, I get through it with a smile knowing I will get to see them at the end of it. They want me for me, I want to be attracted to them in every way...
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The true love story between the pair as they develop their pure love for one another is nothing short of brilliant. The sheer bliss of their affections for one another was clear to see and feel.
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My heart was skipping beats...was this me finding my Prince Charming? Finding my Star? Oh not again, I really don't want to be wrong again.
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But after a run in from Seths co-star and Jessica's one bad decision, would the pair be able to cling onto a future after the newspapers would scrawl Jessica's lust for the world to see? Seth decides it's time to leave. That he can't live up to the pedestal he has been put on. By this stage I was a bawling mess!
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When I'm with you, I don't know, it just feels like I have to take on the world single handedly...I don't think I am the star in that song you have been trying to find...
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An amazing story with an incredible ending but I won't divulge here! Spoiler free reviews but I can tell you this is a must read. I am officially a massive fan of C L Bentham's!

[M.J. Rutter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first read from this author and I was not disappointed. Finding the Star hits you right in the heart from the very first lines. Jessica absolutely adores her father and it broke my heart to read what she had to go through and how lost she felt. She takes many paths, trying to find the one, her star and this story gives you a heartfelt account of that journey, it truly is incredible. Her friends and her family are relatable characters and help to make this story everything it is. My heart raced at times, it is a tad steamy in places, but executed in a tasteful manor that doesn't put you off. We have all had that crush on a movie star and dreamed what it would be like to finally meet them. Brendon is everything you'd expect a diva to be, all I will say is...Thank God for Seth. That's all I am giving you, if you want to know more, I suggest you read it yourself. This author takes you on this journey through her words and descriptions and you will fall in love with the characters as much as I did. Now, I am off to read Finding the One.

[Alicia Huxtable · Rating 2 out of 5]

Would probably be a good story if the writing didn't feel so amateurish. I get that the main character is supposed to come off as a childish twenty something year old but unfortunately the writing of the book comes off that way too

[Joanne Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omgggg I'm totally in love with Seth!!!!

Amazing story

Brilliantly wrote

Can't wait for Seth's story