Shower of Stars (Berkley Sensation) [Paperback]

Nancy Herkness (Author)

Book Description

Series: Berkley Sensation | Publication Date: July 6, 2004

Journalist Charlie Berglund has nabbed herself an interview with handsome meteorite hunter Jack Lanett. It's supposed to be strictly business, but once they've met, a starry-eyed Charlie has more in mind than just a hot story.

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About the Author

Nancy Herkness’ two contemporary romances, A Bridge to Love and Shower of Stars, were published by Berkley Sensation. Music of the Night is her first romantic suspense novel. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, New Jersey Romance Writers and Novelists, Inc., and has won numerous awards for her work, including the Golden Leaf, the Write Touch Readers’ Award and the Aspen Gold. Nancy was also chosen as one of three "Best Up and Coming Authors" for 2003 in Affaire de Coeur's Readers' Poll. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English literature and creative writing. A native of West Virginia, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two mismatched dogs. Website: www.NancyHerkness.com --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (July 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425197115
• ISBN-13: 978-0425197110
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,139,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nancy Herkness' two contemporary romances, A Bridge to Love and Shower of Stars, were originally published by Berkley Sensation. Her most recent release, Music of the Night, is her first romantic suspense novel. She's a member of Romance Writers of America, New Jersey Romance Writers and Novelists, Inc., and has won numerous awards for her work, including the Golden Leaf, the Write Touch Readers' Award and the Aspen Gold. Nancy graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English literature and creative writing. A native of West Virginia, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two mismatched dogs.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Read - A New Author for me, September 26, 2004

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Deborah L. Correll (Conway, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shower of Stars (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

Now, why is it that these "marriages of convenience" are always more than they seem on the surface? Although "Charlie" Berglund & Jack Lanett are oil & water, they sure do suit one another - - even if they don't realize it. Throw a Kuvasz (a great big white dog) in the mix & it's a wonderful story about 2 people who need each other for different reasons, then find they are really soulmates. I bought this book on a whim & now am seeking the author's first book (A Bridge to Love) because I enjoyed this one so much. Go Nancy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully romantic, beautifully written tale!, August 23, 2004

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Sherrill Lee (Naperville, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shower of Stars (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

A Shower of Stars is a beautifully written, intricate love story about a journalist, Charlotte "Charlie" Bergland, who is trying to get an interview with a meteorite hunter, Jack Lanett. Their first meeting involves rescuing a hundred-pound dog from a hit-and-run, and continues from there. Charlie is recovering from a painful divorce and is in the process of adopting a baby from China. Jack is a very private person who will reveal nothing about his past and is reluctant to grant interviews, but his enchantment with her long, blonde hair allows her this chance for an exclusive article.
When Charlie's caseworker suggests she find work closer to home she decides to write a book about Jack. Reluctant to have her delve into his secrets he counters with a marriage proposal, for "business purposes" only and Charlie reluctantly accepts. Passion erupts between them, and an emergency brings a nine-year-old foster child into their lives and hearts. Danger and intrigue challenge their budding romance, with a heart-stopping climax. A very satisfying conclusion to this wonderful romance had me sighing in pleasure!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance with another enigmatic hero from the south, February 19, 2005

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Dr. Edward Dow (Pewaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shower of Stars (Berkley Sensation) (Paperback)

Just like in her debut novel, A Bridge to Love, Nancy Herkness presents us with a dark, dashing meteorite hunter with roots and secrets tied to his troubled childhood in Georgia. Her previous novel's Randall Johnson was from Texas who also overcame extreme adversity to become a force to be reckoned with in the world of big business.

Jack Lanett is a meteorite hunter who overcame his juvenile record to become world renowned for his prowess at locating these finds coveted by both the academic research community and private colletors. Charlotte "Charlie" Berglund is a journalist looking to interview Jack for the New York Times. After their first encounter which involves rescuing an injured dog outside Jack's building, Jack agrees to a future interview.

In addition to Charlie's penchant for rescuing injured and stray animals and fostering them until suitable homes can be found, she is in the process of adopting a baby girl from China. Her previous marriage ended after several miscarriages and her ultimate inability to bear children of her own. After another failed attempt at a relationship, Charlie is trying to be strong and independent to create the family environment that she never had as a single parent.

When the case social worker voices reservations about Charlie's career as an adverture writer with routine travel to dangerous locales, Charlie approaches Jack to write a book on his big meteorite discovery to stay closer to home and proof that she can provide a safe income and home environment for a child. When Jack refuses and counter offers to marry her in a marriage of convenience to appease the social worker, Charlie reluctantly agrees.

Along the way, as Jack shares his annual pilgrimage to watch the meteorite showers in the forest near the Poconos, both Charlie and Jack start to build a bond which grows deeper than the strictly business tie they had agreed on.

As an aside, it was like visiting cherished friends to see a brief reappearance of Randall and Kate Johnson (from A Bridge to Love) at the media event for the viewing of Jack's Sahara-Mars meteorite at the Museum of Natural History. It would make sense that Jack and Randall would travel in the same circles.

I can't wait for Nancy's next book!