Stars Collide (Backstage Pass Book #1): A Novel [Kindle Edition]

Janice Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Kat Jennings and Scott Murphy don't just play two people who are secretly in love on a television sitcom--they are also head over heels for each other in real life. When the lines between reality and TV land blur, they hope they can keep their relationship under wraps. But when Kat's grandmother, an aging Hollywood starlet with a penchant for wearing elaborate evening gowns from Golden Age movies, mistakes their on-screen wedding proposal for the real deal, things begin to spiral out of their control. Will their secret be front-page news in the tabloids tomorrow? And can their budding romance survive the onslaught of paparazzi, wedding preparations, and misinformed in-laws?

From the sound stage to a Beverly Hills mansion to the gleaming Pacific Ocean, Stars Collide takes readers on a roller-coaster tour of Tinseltown, packing both comedic punch and tender emotion.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Happily-ever-afters abound in the opening act in Thompson’s new Backstage Pass series. Kat Jennings and Scott Murphy are the stars of the hit TV sitcom Stars Collide when they realize that their own real-life pathways have begun to sweetly entwine. Couple this burgeoning romance with the on-screen marriage of their fictional television characters and with the escapades of Kat’s somewhat confused grandmother, and hilarity ensues. Surrounded by well-intentioned friends and relatives who sometimes seem only to make matters worse, Kat must somehow manage to uphold her chaste reputation, keep the paparazzi at bay, and hold on to the man whom she has begun to fall in love with. An eclectic mix of the sort of zany characters Thompson is known for adds levity to this modern, star-studded romance. Glimpses into a Hollywood television studio and a series of lively comedic events make for a contemporary low-key inspirational romance that will appeal to readers who enjoyed the setting and humor of Rene Gutteridge’s Occupational Hazards series. --Elizabeth Ponder

From the Author

Welcome to the wacky, wonderful world of inspirational author Janice Hanna Thompson, where romantic comedy rules the day, and where characters like Kat (Stars Collide actress and heroine of this story) turn their world (and yours) upside-down! If you enjoyed my "Weddings by Bella" series, you're sure to love this one, too. How do I know that? Because Bella is mentioned in this book AND Brock Benson (Hollywood heartthrob) makes a cameo appearance! I hope you love to laugh, because I make it my goal to tickle your funny bone at every turn in my light-hearted tales. Why do I focus on the light-hearted stuff? Because life is hard! My readers lead busy, chaotic lives and need those special "Calgon, Take Me Away!" moments! Providing "Love, Laughter and Happily Ever Afters" brings me great delight. Lest you think it's all fluff, think again! Woven between the lines of each cheerful tale you will find the ultimate love story, one guaranteed to stir your soul and get your heart fluttering. Talk about a real happily ever after!There's something for everyone in my inspirational romances, so settle back in your chair, grab a cup of Earl Grey tea, and get ready to enjoy a fun love story set in Hollywood. 

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Product Details

• File Size: 726 KB
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publisher: Revell (January 1, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004DNWG34
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,871 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Soap Opera February 10, 2011

By B. Gill

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I used to watch soap operas all the time. That is what attracted me to this novel. If I didn't know the author, I would have expected a cut throat novel about the horrors of Hollywood. But Janice Thompson is not that way. She has a wit that is most enjoyable to read. Kat Jennings and Scott Murphy are the co-stars in a soap opera entitled "Stars Collide". On screen they are involved, and off screen they learn that they really do like each other. Kat lives with her grandmother, a starlett in her own day, in her broken down Hollywood mansion. She is the character I remember the most. Each day she would dress in a gown that represented a movie character of the past. The nice thing about this book is that the characters embraced her for that rather than ridicule her for it. Her antics sprinkled through the book are most enjoyable. This book will leave you with a hope that maybe Hollywood can have some good people in it.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Accessories February 3, 2011

By Christine Smith

Format:Paperback

Janice Thompson just released a new book called Stars Collide from her new series Backstage Pass. In this Christian novel, actors Kat Jennings and Scott Murphy play two sitcom characters with an on-screen romance. As the screen writers develop the fictional characters, a romance emerges in these real life characters. Their numerous attempts to preserve their private relationship is overshadowed by Grandma Lenora's feeble mind, the news media and the greedy Hollywood map guide.

When Grandma's pink Cadillac and expired ballgowns collide with the budding off-screen romance of Kat and Scott, Hollywood collides with Christianity. Can this budding romance survive the onslaught of paparazzi, wedding preparations, and misinformed in-laws? How do these two Christians hold to their faith and values while in the center of Tinseltown? The story unfolds as we follow the the actors on-screen and off-screen throughout Hollywood California.

I gave this book an average rating, because it does appeal to many and Janice Thompson is an excellent author. I did not enjoy it personally because there were too many strong characters jumping from scene to scene, mingled with some weak characters who appeared as "added accessories." With so many characters, the story has too many twists and turns for my liking. The setting continually changed, the focus character changed, and I was simply lost in Hollywood as I continued to read the book. I found the book frustrating and annoying, unlike the Weddings By Bella series which I completely enjoyed! Other reviewers have given this book an outstanding rating, so remember this review is simply my opinion.

Author Janice Thompson's writes from her own experience in Hollywood. She has experience as a Hollywood screen writer, and followed her father through Tinseltown as he worked. Thompson is the author of more than 50 books, including the popular Weddings By Bella Series. I received an advance copy from Revell Books in exchange for my review.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it and smile! January 31, 2011

By Loren M. Mcghee

Format:Paperback

Want a feel good book? One that, while reading it, you find yourself smiling page after page? This is that book!! Stars Collide shares a fun, uplifting story and a sweet love between Kat and Scott. You will fall in love with the quirky and oh so adorable grandma, Lenora. You will see a man who is strong in his Faith (Scott) and how he encourages others around him to see that as well! I loved this story, loved being in Hollywood yet how down to earth is was ~ thanks impart due to Lenora :) Love that!

HeartofaBookWorm definitely gives Stars Collide a BIG ' ' ' ' '

I am soo delighted to have found this author and look forward to reading her other books and look forward to the next book in this series!

Thank you Donna and Revell ~ A division of Baker Publsihing Group for this complimentary issue in exchange for this honest review!

More About the Author

Janice Thompson also writes under the name Janice Hanna. She got her start in the industry writing screenplays and musical comedies for the stage. Janice has published over eighty books for the Christian market, crossing genre lines to write cozy mysteries, historicals, romances, nonfiction books, devotionals, children's books and more. In addition, she enjoys editing, ghost-writing, public speaking, and mentoring young writers. Janice currently serves as Vice-President of CAN (Christian Authors Network) and was named the 2008 Mentor of the year for ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers). She was thrilled to be named the 2010 Barbour/Heartsong Author of the Year, with three books on the top ten list for that house. Janice is active in her local writing group, where she regularly teaches on the craft of writing. Her online course, "Becoming a Successful Freelance Writer" (www.freelancewritingcourses.com) has been helpful to many who want to earn a living with their writing. Janice is passionate about her faith and does all she can to share the joy of the Lord with others, which is why she particularly enjoys writing. She lives in Spring, Texas, where she leads a rich life with her family, a host of writing friends, and two mischievous dachshunds. She does her best to keep the Lord at the center of it all. You can find out more about Janice at www.janiceathompson.com or www.freelancewritingcourses.com. Her Facebook page can be located here: https://www.facebook.com/JaniceHannaThompson

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