A Christmas Star

Heartwarming and enchanting! A lovely story with delightful, believable characters who will hold your interest throughout the journey. Looking forward to the next book!

A Christmas romance with 2 people who have been hurt by past relationships. Noelle, a nurse in an assisted living facility, is on vacation in Florida. Several of the ladies from her job helped set up the vacation. She is very close with them and that part if the story is well done. She meets Silas, a little boy living down the beach with his grandmother and widowed father. Noelle meets Silas on the beach and they bond instantly. Noelle recognizes his grandmother is being abused by the caregiver and gets involved with the family. Jake, Silas's Dad, thinks she's bossy and they don't care fir each other at first. There are great descriptions of the setting, their family business, and of the growing friendships. The one negative is the quick story of Noelle meeting Martin, nephew to one of the ladies at Noelle's job. It was a bad description of the gay stereotype and an unfortunate inclusion in an otherwise good book.

Judith Keim does it again. This beautiful story has everything to make for a lovely, cozy read. The characters are so varied in age, from the elderly to small children. I was so drawn in to the Christmas on the beach, I wanted to be there. The Christmas tree alone is a unique part of the story. Love, laughter, sadness, great food, and hope for the future, all in one book. It doesn’t get any better than this stunning read. Thank you Judy.

Just finished this wonderful book. Noelle works at a retirement centre and is very close with 4 of the elderly women. As a treat they booked a seaside cottage for her in Florida so she could have a break. She loves the cottage and while out jogging on the beach befriends a small boy who is staying with his grandmother. After seeing that the new caregiver is abusing her, she orders her off the property then phones the boys father. She ends up being involved with the family and life suddenly takes on new meaning

I thought I had previously read this story, but realized when checking the books in my que that I hadn't and what better time than at Christmas. Noelle North a nurse with New Life Assisted Living Community in Boston is headed to Seaside Cottage for a much needed rest. Life hasn't been easy for Noelle two years ago on Christmas Day, her fiance Alexander Cabot left her at the alter to marry his best friends wife. Its the first day on this beautiful silk sand beach when a 7 year old little boy Silas Bellingham approaches Noelle on the beach and the story unfolds. Althea Bellingham is being abused by her caretaker who Silas calls Mrs. Wicked. Noelle takes over, ushering Mrs. Wickstrom out of the house, calling Silas father, Jake who is in New York handling business with the Bellingham Hotel Chain and the story begin unfolding. Its a beautiful well written Christmas story and as always Ms. Keim leaves you in love with the characters she writes about and wanting more

Story caught my interest from the beginning. Pretty much read in one sitting. Storyline is a bit predictable, but all in all was a relaxing, clean, quick read. I look forward to reading more from this author.

It's a really cute story. The issues/confusion a little boy grapples with in face of tragedy/surprises is perhaps the best written part of this story. Silas makes your heart ache. Abuse of elderly by persons employed as the caretaker while used as the "trope" is well incorporated - rings a bell. The romance part is slow, steady and sometimes you could miss it altogether , but it is believable .

What's not to like about this beautifully written Christmas story? It has wonderful characters throughout, a Florida beach house as a setting, a charming little boy who wants a new mom, and Noelle. Toss in The Three Muskateers +1, handsome Bellingham men and of course, Seashell Cottage. Stir it all up and you have a lovely Christmas story. It was, to me, perfect! Well written and earning 5 stars from me!

Fresh characters and storyline. A satisfying read and so enjoyable you dont want to put it down. Recommended to those who enjoy a well written wholesome read.

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Love the book, filled with practical down to earth sentiment while telling a great story of Christmas magic.

This, for the most part, was an interesting read. The romance was a slow burn with a big finish. The plot was solid enough and it was nice to see the couple work out things easily instead of the usual trope the couple separating because things are ‘complicated’. This was a sweet and easy read.

Loved reading this book. Good uplifting story . So well written and believable . Just couldn't put it down till finished.