Meet Me at the Starlight [Large Print]

by Rachel Hauck

"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...

• Format: Library Binding
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420516906
• ISBN13: 9781420516906
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
• Length: 497 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Captivating Split-Time Novel

Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck is a captivating split-time story--a tale of an iconic skating rink (I loved the skating rink as a youngster!) soon to be demolished and replaced with forward-moving condos and businesses. Having read a number of this author's books, I was looking forward to reading this book and was not disappointed in the least. The characters are vibrant with poignant histories and relatable in their struggles and growth throughout the story. And, of course, there is a gentle romance. Meet Me at the Starlight is a poignant story of faith and determination and the legacy of love throughout the ages. Another excellent contemporary romance from a talented author. I was given a complimentary copy of the book through the publisher and was not required to write a positive review. The opinions are my own.

poignant and redemptive

"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.