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The Stars at Night
New Yorker Kate Norwood meets Jesse McCoy on her trip to Texas with her young nephew. She learns her plan to leave Nicky with his grandmother – Jesse’s mother – is hopeless, and faced with the improbable prospect of rearing the boy herself, she turns to Jesse for help. Kate and Jesse bond easily, but problems arise which may drive them apart and leave the child with the wrong person. With hearts full of love and hope, they work together to find the answers they need under THE STARS AT NIGHT.
212 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2011
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June 27, 2018
A nice light-but-not-too-light contemporary romance with engaging characters I thought about even when not reading. It was hard to put down, and so far, my favorite Celia Yeary book.
February 17, 2012
The Stars at Night hooked me on page one. This is not always the case with me. Meeting hero Jesse McCoy immediately set the tone for the whole novel, and I couldn’t stop reading. As a Texan police officer, he clocks a SUV going way too fast. When Kate Norwood is forced to pull over for Jesse McCoy, she’s irritated but notices how good-looking and muscular the officer is. He’s attracted to the speedster and fortunately, sees her again and offers to bring food to the tired Kate and her nephew, Nicky. She made the road trip from New York to Texas so Nicky’s paternal grandmother can watch him. Her own mother, Rose Norwood, is unable to continue to care for Nicky, and Kate can’t because of her job. She’s unaware that Jesse is Nicky’s uncle and doesn’t realize Grandmother McCoy isn’t well.
Jesse is amazed to learn that Nicky is his nephew. He hadn’t known his brother Ray married Kate’s sister and had a child. The chemistry between Jesse and Kate intensifies as they spend time together in making decisions concerning Nicky’s welfare. Kate realizes that her relationship with her boyfriend Riley was never a good one. When he doesn’t want to lose Kate, Riley makes a nasty demand in order to try to keep her in his life.
I liked how Celia Yeary continued to show Kate as a strong woman making decisions on her own. But sometimes Kate’s strength causes heartache for Jesse. She suddenly leaves Texas to return to New York City so she can take care of Riley’s accusations. Kate’s used to dealing with things head-on so she doesn’t think to ask Jesse for help. Jesse’s upset when she leaves without discussing anything with him about Nicky’s future, and she doesn’t mention Riley’s attempt to get her back into his life.
The Stars at Night is totally engrossing and entertaining. Yeary’s pacing is perfect with snappy dialogue. The descriptions paint a vivid picture of the Texan setting. Her main characters are so well developed that I felt as if I knew them.
Bravo to Celia Yeary on a wonderful book!
Jesse is amazed to learn that Nicky is his nephew. He hadn’t known his brother Ray married Kate’s sister and had a child. The chemistry between Jesse and Kate intensifies as they spend time together in making decisions concerning Nicky’s welfare. Kate realizes that her relationship with her boyfriend Riley was never a good one. When he doesn’t want to lose Kate, Riley makes a nasty demand in order to try to keep her in his life.
I liked how Celia Yeary continued to show Kate as a strong woman making decisions on her own. But sometimes Kate’s strength causes heartache for Jesse. She suddenly leaves Texas to return to New York City so she can take care of Riley’s accusations. Kate’s used to dealing with things head-on so she doesn’t think to ask Jesse for help. Jesse’s upset when she leaves without discussing anything with him about Nicky’s future, and she doesn’t mention Riley’s attempt to get her back into his life.
The Stars at Night is totally engrossing and entertaining. Yeary’s pacing is perfect with snappy dialogue. The descriptions paint a vivid picture of the Texan setting. Her main characters are so well developed that I felt as if I knew them.
Bravo to Celia Yeary on a wonderful book!
January 1, 2012
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In The Stars at Night Ms. Yeary uproots her heroine, Kate Norwood, from all that is familiar and plunks her down in Texas. Kate is looking for Ray McCoy, her nephew’s father, but instead she meets his brother Jesse. From the first emotional sparks fly, and then with her usual skill Ms. Yeary weaves in misinformation, betrayals, blackmail, and substance abuse, to name but a few of the conflicts her hero and heroine face. Both are strong characters with responsible jobs, and yet when it matters most, their demons and uncertainties hold them back from expressing themselves. Both are caring and family orientated, even though the heroine denies this.
In The Stars at Night the author offers strong believable characters, a charming and yet complex story and a beautiful setting. Into this mix she throws in secondary characters, all of whom in their own ways, makes life difficult for Jesse and Kate, and Kate’s adorable nephew, Nicky. There were a couple of scene changes that lacked the author’s usual smooth touch and had me floundering for a couple of moments before picking up the new setting, but it wasn't enough to stop me from moving forward. Ms. Yeary’s skilled word-smithing and vivid descriptions of her beloved Texas, paint an amazing picture of the scenery and environment.
The Stars at Night is a poignant, charming story that held my attention from start to finish, with a reluctant break for sleep.
In The Stars at Night Ms. Yeary uproots her heroine, Kate Norwood, from all that is familiar and plunks her down in Texas. Kate is looking for Ray McCoy, her nephew’s father, but instead she meets his brother Jesse. From the first emotional sparks fly, and then with her usual skill Ms. Yeary weaves in misinformation, betrayals, blackmail, and substance abuse, to name but a few of the conflicts her hero and heroine face. Both are strong characters with responsible jobs, and yet when it matters most, their demons and uncertainties hold them back from expressing themselves. Both are caring and family orientated, even though the heroine denies this.
In The Stars at Night the author offers strong believable characters, a charming and yet complex story and a beautiful setting. Into this mix she throws in secondary characters, all of whom in their own ways, makes life difficult for Jesse and Kate, and Kate’s adorable nephew, Nicky. There were a couple of scene changes that lacked the author’s usual smooth touch and had me floundering for a couple of moments before picking up the new setting, but it wasn't enough to stop me from moving forward. Ms. Yeary’s skilled word-smithing and vivid descriptions of her beloved Texas, paint an amazing picture of the scenery and environment.
The Stars at Night is a poignant, charming story that held my attention from start to finish, with a reluctant break for sleep.
February 15, 2012
In this poignant tale, Celia Yeary pulls on our heartstrings about the fate of young Nicky, and his Aunt Kate and Uncle Jesse. Kate and Nicky hail from the city, Jesse lives on a ranch in Texas. When city meets country, romantic sparks fly. A native Texan, author Celia Yeary’s love for her home state shines through in this tale of homecoming and belonging.
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