SUPERSTAR

by Beth Henderson

SUPERSTAR. A decade-spanning tale of soulmates torn apart by eachÕs pursuit of a career in the late 20th century. Paul MontgomeryÕs dreams are of music, of writing it as well as performing. His journey takes him from covering Beatle songs for high school dances in the mid-1960s to being acclaimed for his diversity in the world of rock ÔnÕ roll. He seems to lead a charmed life. It is winning and losing the only woman heÕs ever lovedÐtwiceÐthat is a never healing wound in his heart. For Aurora Chambers, it is the world of fashion that beckons. Secretly, she follows PaulÕs rise, occasionally mourning the loss of what theyÕd had. When a second chance at happiness with him appears, she grabs it. And nearly destroys them both. Because, sometimes love simply isn't enough. Revisit the recent past with SUPERSTAR as career dreams and love lock horns in the late 20th century (1964-1994). "If you grew up in the 60's and 70's, you'll feel like you are reliving that time. Beth nailed it."

408 pages, Paperback

Published January 21, 2018

About the author

Beth Henderson's first book was published in 1990. She has also written as Lisa Dane, Beth Cruise and Elizabeth Daniels. And currently as J.B. Dane and Nied Darnell as well.

Reviews

[N.N. Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even a rockstar can suffer great heartache and lose the only woman he’s ever loved. It’s been a long and winding road for rockstar Paul Montgomery. What started out as a childhood dream turns to superstardom with all the glory, fame, and pitfalls. Women clamor for his attention, but his heart belongs to his sister’s best friend, Aurora. He harbors a secret crush for a long time, loving Rory from afar. When the fashion world steals her heart, he is left heartbroken. He loves her from a distance as his success in the music industry rivals Rory’s accomplishments in the fashion industry. Two people, worlds apart, still harbor a love for the other. Can they figure out how to be together and in love or will it all go up in flames?

Superstar is a heartwrenching saga spanning forty years I couldn’t stop reading. Paul is a hero you’ll fall in love with, and Rory is a heroine you’ll be cheering on. I connected with these main characters from the very beginning. While I didn’t agree with their decisions at times, I became very emotionally attached to Paul and Rory. The plot moves at a terrific pace with lush descriptive narration and deep, deep POV. Told from both Paul’s and Rory’s points of view, the reader experiences every emotion, every conflict, every decision, and every single thing Paul and Rory do. The narration is intricate and perfectly describes living in the 1960s through the 1990s. Reading Superstar brought back so many memories, it made for an exquisite reading experience. The twists and turns made me gasp and even weep. If you’re like me and love romantic sagas, you’re going to inhale Superstar. This is a long story but even when I reached the end, I didn’t want to leave Paul and Rory. Run, don’t walk, and pick up Superstar. Highly recommend!

Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it. My thoughts are all my own.

My Rating: 5+ stars

Reviewed by: Mrs. N

This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...

[T.P. Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh. What a blast from the past. I loved the era this was set in. So much going on in the 60s and 70s and the author did a great job of taking me back to that time. Paul is a sympathetic character and a great protagonist, but he is not without flaws. Aurora is an awesome heroine. She’s strong and admirable and I love the way the relationship between her and Paul unfolds. This story is sad at times, but also inspiring. I would highly recommend.