Book Review: Catch a Falling Star by Laura Carter

It’s a pleasure to be welcoming Laura Carter back to Novel Kicks and the blog tour for her latest book, Catch a Falling Star.

It’s never too late…

Lyra Clarkson has built a career capturing other people’s perfect moments. She loves her work as a wedding photographer – despite her family’s disapproval – but she’s never quite found her own path.

Guy Walker, former rock star turned wedding singer, has hit a new low. Desperately needing cash, he’s agreed to take any gig his manager can get him, even if this new form of entertainment isn’t just singing.

As Lyra and Guy’s paths cross – in the most bizarre way possible – an unexpected kiss will change everything. But was it simply a chance encounter or is fate bringing them back together?

Now forced into each other’s lives for the entire wedding season, the unlikely pair may just figure out together how to realise both their dreams…

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One night, Lyra shares a moment with her favourite musican as he performs on stage. When she is invited backstage to meet him, she allows herself to get swept up in the dream. However, a phone call at the dressing room door changes the trejectory of her life. Seven years later, she meets a stranger in a lift, one that feels really familiar.

Being a big fan of Laura Carter’s novels, I couldn’t wait to get started on her latest book, Catch A Falling Star.

It didn’t take me long to get really immersed into Lyra and Guy’s story. Lyra is a character that feels very real. She has the weight of expection on her shoulders and is scared to make the next step in her life.

Guy holds a lot of guilt and, like Lyra, is hiding away from what life has to offer. I wanted to bang their heads together and hug them all at the same time. They are a good example of people getting in their own way. I felt protective of them. I wanted them to be OK.

The supporting cast were brilliant. Dave, Mandy, Pearl, Lyra’s Dad. I loved them. I got a little annoyed at Lyra’s mother and sister but even they had their moments of loveliness.

The story moved along very well and kept me invested. This tale of a haunted ex-rockstar felt believable. Themes include grief, guilt and family expectations and how things can weigh you down if you don’t tackle them. It also reminds us that pursuing our dreams and allowing ourselves to be happy is important as well as the positivity this invites.

Catch A Falling Star had me laughing out loud one moment and nearly in tears the next. It takes you through all the emotions with a warmth and humour I have come to associate with this author. It’s a entertaining, whimical, romantic tale. I was sad it had to end. I loved it.

(Thank you to Boldwood Books, Netgally and Rachel’s Random Resources for the advanced reading copy in exchange for a honest review). 

About Laura Carter–

Laura Carter is an Amazon top 10 and internationally bestselling author of romance and women’s fiction with a romantic slant. Exploring everyday relationships and getting under the skin of her characters is Laura’s passion. She takes inspiration from everything she overhears in cafés, so be wary of that strange woman ‘listening’ to music next time you’re chatting over coffee. Laura lives with her family in Jersey, Channel Islands. 

Laura is Rep’d by Tanera Simons of Greenstone Literary Agency.

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Catch a Falling Star is due to be released by Boldwood Books on 14th April 2025. Click to buy on Amazon and Waterstones.

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Laura

I’m Laura. I started Novel Kicks in 2009. I wanted a place to post my writing as well as give other writers like me the opportunity to do the same. There is also a monthly book club, a writing room which features writing prompts, book reviews, competitions, author interviews and guest posts.

I grew up by the sea (my favourite place in the world) and I currently live in Hampshire. I am married to Chris, have a cat named Buddy and I would love to be a writer. I’m trying to write the novel I’ve talked so much about writing if only I could stop pressing delete. I’ve loved writing since creative writing classes in primary school. I have always wanted to see my teacher Miss Sayers again and thank her for the encouragement. When not trying to write the novel or writing snippets of stories on anything I can get my hands on, I love reading, dancing like a loon and singing to myself very badly. My current obsession is Once Upon a Time and I would be happy to live with magic in the enchanted forest surrounded by all those wonderful stories provided that world also included Harry Potter. I love reading chick lit. contemporary fiction and novels with mystery.