• The Christmas Star

  • An Audible Original
  • By: Kate Forster
  • Narrated by: Rachael Tidd
  • Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,411 ratings)

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The Christmas Star

By: Kate Forster
Narrated by: Rachael Tidd
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Publisher's summary

It's nearly Christmas, Julia Devine's favourite time of the year. She's just programmed a wonderful lead into the holidays at Sunny Street Cinema, which leaves her plenty of time to worry about going home to Cumbria for Christmas. Her mum and stepdad are fine, but the thought of spending another holiday with her awful stepsister Becca is enough to make a Scrooge out of anyone.

When Becca calls to let her know about the dreamy pilot she's bringing to Christmas lunch, Julia finally snaps and does something very silly. She tells Becca she's dating heartthrob movie star Hugo Turner.

Of course, Julia isn't dating Hugo Turner - she isn't dating anyone - but Becca will never let her live it down if she discovers Julia's lie. Enter Sam Hunter, ordinary guy on the street with a startling resemblance to a movie star. Without any holiday plans of his own, he's the perfect stand-in for the real Hugo. Sam has his own reasons for agreeing to be Julia's sham movie-star boyfriend. It's just for one weekend, right? But will this Christmas charade flourish into real Christmas magic?

©2023 Kate Forster (P)2023 Audible, Ltd

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Great job!

Sweet story. Loved it all. Nice, enjoyable story. Would love another read from the author. That is all

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Cute English Christmas Sory

Cute English Christmas Story. This enjoyable Christmas holiday story was a perfect little romantic listen.

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Cute little Christmas snack of a story

I enjoyed listening to this cleaning the house around the holidays. Although not at all a deep or surprising story still enjoyable and cute

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A Sweet Story

Totally predictable, but it's just the sort of romantic Christmas story I love. I could see this being a movie.

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Sweet

Agreed with not wanting it to end; the characters were so likable & the narration perfect. Just a lovely little story for the holidays.

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Brilliant! Fun!

This story is so fun! I was laughing out loud and fully engaged in the character development! So fun!

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Quirky and fun

Like a Hallmark movie, but better. Light and predictable, but with more interesting characters and plot .

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Wonderful Christmas treat

This is a delightful short Christmas story that emphasizes relationships, being true to yourself and authenticity. It's just the thing to get you in the holiday spirit. It would make an enjoyable movie.

The only drawback for me is the narrator. She does a fine job; but to me she her voice sounds much older or mature for the ages of the main characters. I think a younger sounding narrator would fit better

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Perfect combo

What a great combo of a quick listen, great story line, holiday and romcom all together! I loved it.

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Sweet book

I over this book! It was sweet and pulled at my heart strings. I look forward to more from Kate Foster!

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