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Falling Star [Kindle Edition]

Diana Dempsey
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (299 customer reviews)

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“A Perfect 10! … Debut author Diana Dempsey soars with FALLING STAR, a powerful, moving, riveting tale of greed and betrayal, love and self-discovery …” Romance Reviews Today

Natalie Daniels’ husband just dumped her. Her boss is scheming to replace her. And she’s falling in love with her sexy Australian TV news agent – who’s about to propose to somebody else.

What’s a woman to do? Dig deep and show what she’s made of – which just might land her both the job and the man of her dreams.

REVIEWS: “Excellent characterization, great dialogue, and non-stop action make the book almost impossible to put down … Fast-paced, engaging, witty, and fun to read, FALLING STAR will grab you on the first page and hold you enthralled until the last. I highly recommend this fabulous book!” – Susan Lantz, Romance Reviews Today

“Dempsey has reinvented the glitz novel for a new generation. This is glitz with heart! Clever and glamorous.” New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz

This full-length novel was originally published by Penguin’s New American Library, and was nominated for a RITA award for “Best First Book” by the Romance Writers Association.

About the Author

Diana Dempsey traded in an Emmy-winning career in TV news to write fast, fun romance fiction. Her debut novel, FALLING STAR, was nominated for a RITA award for Best First Book by the members of Romance Writers of America. It centers on the personal and professional travails—and eventual triumphs—of a primetime anchorwoman. TO CATCH THE MOON, a Romantic Times Top Pick, combines a murder mystery with a love triangle. TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN goes behind the glossy veneer of a Napa Valley winery to find forbidden love, intrigue, and betrayal. CHASING VENUS is a romantic suspense about Annie Rowell, who discovers that being a best-selling novelist can be a killer ... Since Diana enjoys the occasional well-executed murder, she also writes a cozy mystery series. MS AMERICA AND THE OFFING ON OAHU introduces beauty queen and budding sleuth Happy Pennington, who must clear her name when her fiercest competitor tumbles dead out of the isolation booth during the pageant finale. MS AMERICA AND THE VILLAINY IN VEGAS finds Happy in Sin City for the over-the-top nuptials of pageant-wear purveyor Sally Anne Gibbons, only to have the best man turn up dead. In her dozen years in TV news, the former Diana Koricke played every on-air role from network correspondent to local news anchor. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York—Go, Bills!—Diana is a graduate of Harvard University and the winner of a Rotary International Foundation Scholarship. She enjoyed stints in Belgium, the U.K., and Japan, and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and a West Highland White Terrier, not necessarily in that order. Diana loves to hear from readers! Visit www.dianadempsey.com to email her and sign up to her mailing list to hear first about her new releases. Also join her on Facebook at DianaDempseyBooks and follow her on Twitter at Diana_Dempsey.

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 664 KB
  • Print Length: 392 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1480209880
  • Publisher: Bramerton Press; 1 edition (30 April 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004Z9AR5A
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (299 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #93 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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149 of 151 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable but not exceptional 22 Jun 2011
By EL
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I will admit that I originally downloaded this to my Kindle for the simple reason that it was free. Judging by the cover it wasn't necessarily something that I'd enjoy, but it looked like a quick read, so I gave it a go.

I'm glad I did, because I actually quite enjoyed it. Yes, many of the characters and plot points were a bit over the top, but all in all it was an addictive and well-written story. It dealt with issues that are very relevant at the moment (ageism and sexism in the media world), but delivered the message without seeming 'preachy' or patronising.

Natalie, the heroine of the story, is 40 and having a career crisis thanks to her obnoxious new boss, Tony. She has also just split from her husband of more than 10 years, and is at a bit of a loose end. Add a completely amoral - and much younger - rival to the mix, not to mention her handsome agent Geoff, and you can see where the story is going. There weren't really any big suprises - it's not that kind of book - and various parts were a bit predictable, but frankly if you're reading chick lit and expecting complicated and unforeseen twists then you're looking in the wrong place!

Basically Falling Star is a lighthearted story with good characters, an author who knows how to write, and an underlying message that reminds the reader that in actual fact the situation Natalie finds herself in is not entirely imagined. I recommend this to anyone who likes this kind of book (well-written chick lit), and I may well now read other books by the same author.
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78 of 80 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read! 16 Jun 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Not much to say, except a well written "Chick Lit" book with an edge to it. The author has written strong female characters, and some really good "baddies", there are twists and turns before the story is resolved, and few unexpected ones too. I enjoyed reading this book,and it was free which is even better, especially as in the past I have paid good monies, for really bad versions of this sort of novel! Recommend it very much.
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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious Fun 10 Jun 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
This book is an honest-to-goodness delight from start to finish. Not only does it provide an intriging look inside the ruthless world of network news from an author who's actually worked in that industry, but it's full of richly-drawn characters -- heroines, heroes and villains -- as well as a fast-paced plot full of delicious twists and lots of romance and heart. I couldn't put this one down!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Would recommend,kept on the edge of your seat throughout. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Great twists great story will check out her other works!
Published 15 hours ago by stacey woodman
5.0 out of 5 stars FAST PACED
You will find this an interesting read.
And for free who can complain?
Add it to your library for those few spare moments.
Published 1 day ago by Bargain Hunter
4.0 out of 5 stars Falling Star By Danny Dempsey
I enjoyed this book, it was very entertaining. I am looking forward to next book of Danny Dempsey. I reccomended
Published 2 days ago by Santina Clelland
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant loved every page
Storyline and characters, all good. If your career has ever stalled this will hit the mark. I recommend it as a light read.
Published 4 days ago by Pixil8
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read!
As this was an Amazon frebbie I was not expecting to enjoy this book. WOW how wrong was I!!! It's a real page turner. I throughly enjoyed it. It really is worth a read.
Published 6 days ago by jaydeepee
2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking depth, very predictable
Ended up scanning through...exhausting to read the predictable plots and unimaginative narration. Unnecessarily wordy and Kelly's character for example was just silly
Published 6 days ago by John
5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked
It all came good in the end, a great story. I will look out for more books by Diana Dempsey.
Published 8 days ago by Marlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting
I found some of it a little difficult as I am not up with the American TV stations or some of their language. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Joannie
5.0 out of 5 stars Falling star
Really enjoyed this book .. I honestly can't wait to read more of Diana Dempsey .. the characters where fantastic .. the storyline was brilliant ..loved it x
Published 12 days ago by What a great game .. I honestly can't put it down .. addictive to the max!!
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
A light story that was easy to read and kept my interest to the end. Good characters and original story.
Published 13 days ago by Viv
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