A Christmas Star: A sweet holiday story

Judith Keim

Nov 2018 · Wild Quail Publishing

About this ebook

A delightful beach read about a boy, a dog, and two lonely people finding love and making a family together.

Two years ago, Noelle North’s then-fiancé left her waiting at the church on Christmas—her wedding day and birthday. She knows she cannot endure another holiday season at home in Boston. At the urging of four women the assisted-living community where she serves as health director, Noelle decides to rent Seashell Cottage on the Gulf Coast of Florida for the holidays.

She meets Silas Bellingham, the cutest seven-year-old boy she’s ever seen, and his great-grandmother, Althea. Noelle discovers Althea’s caretaker has been abusing her and goes into action, ending up with the temporary care of both Althea and Silas. Becoming part of the Bellingham household has an entirely different series of challenges when it comes to Althea’s grandsons, Jake and Brett, who are having problems of their own with hotels to run and their parents missing in a plane crash. But after sparring with her, Silas’ father, Jake, realizes Noelle is just what he and his family need, and when she finds the perfect Christmas star for Silas, they both know he’s right. A women's fiction novel that is perfect for the holidays!

Another of Judith Keim’s series books celebrating love and families, strong women meeting challenges, and clean women’s fiction with a touch of romance—beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor, satisfying twists, and happy endings. Be sure to check out her other delightful books and series that readers adore. 

Christmas Fiction, Holiday Fiction, Sweet, wholesome Fiction, Family Fiction, Women's Contemporary Romance, Women's domestic life, Family Relationships, Holiday Christmas, Elder Care, Boy and Dog, Assisted Living, Luxury Hotels, Holiday Celebrations, Tree Trimming, Single Dad, Grandparents missing, cute little boy, Florida Beaches

Ratings and reviews

This was a spectacular story about how you can find love, when you’re least expecting it. I loved how Noelle stepped up to right the wrong of Althea being abused by her nurse. Silas, great-grandson of Althea is absolutely adorable. The dad, Jake, and the uncle, Brett, of Silas are totally shocked that their Gran was being abused. Grab your copy and get ready to fall in love with these wonderful characters. If you enjoy a book with a Christmas setting, you will not be disappointed.

A Christmas Star is such a wonderful story. On the beach, Noelle meets a young boy named Silas. Then she meets his great grandmother. Noelle, a nurse specializing in elder care, quickly discerns that the grandmother is being abused by her caregiver. Noelle tosses the caregiver out.. I mention that much of the plot so you can see what a special person Noelle is. Silas is another character that steals into your heart. Believable characters, a darling, boy and more than one Christmas miracle make this a story I will reread many times. Reminiscent of a Hallmark movie, this is a book that you do not want to miss!

About the author

udith Keim was born and raised in Elmira, New York, and now makes her home in Idaho with her husband and their two dachshunds, Winston and Wally, and other members of her family. 

Growing up, books were always present being read, ready to go back to the library, or about to be discovered. Information from the books was shared in general conversation, giving all of us in the family a wealth of knowledge and a lot of imagination. Perhaps that is why I was drawn to the idea of writing stories early on. I particularly love to write novels about women who face unexpected challenges and meet them with strength. 

A hybrid author who both has a publisher and who self-publishes, Ms. Keim writes heart-warming stories of strong women who face challenges and find love and happiness along the way. Her books are based, in part, on many of the places she's lived or visited and on the interesting people she's met, creating believable characters and realistic settings her many, loyal readers love. 

Readers of Susan Wiggs, Karen White, Danielle Steel, Nora Roberts, Kristin Hannah, Debbie Macomber and Susan Mallery will be drawn to her stories.