FALLING STARS is delightful from beginning to end with some of the dare I say, cutest, down-to-earth characters I’ve ever met. And I think that was the goal of Fern Michaels. FALLING STARS is about living life to the fullest and at the same time not taking yourself quite so seriously. Celebrities seem to bask in their own limelight, larger than life. But in FALLING STARS we get to meet an actor whose star status is alive and well. In real life, off the big screen, he is firmly entrenched and is very well grounded.
So we are in Colorado at one of several ski resorts. Emily has won the honor of being recognized as a force to reckon with on a ski slope, no matter how difficult. So as a filming company sets down in a neighboring ski place, Emily is somewhat surprised that they have contacted her to make sure that their leading actor can safely maneuver her family’s famous slope called the Plunge. After all, it is no secret that her mother does not like working with movie folk. In fact, she speaks of them with disdain. However, Emily’s dad sees this as an opportunity to garner some excellent spotlight on their ski resort. And he has complete confidence that Emily can make the actor look good while making sure he follows her example. Unbeknownst to anyone, Emily has seen all the actor’s action films and secretly thinks he is dream-worthy. Nobody’s business. After all, don’t a lot of women have actors that they swoon over? Interesting though that Emily is not the swooning kind. And she doesn’t see herself being the target of any attention. Until she meets Zach Ryker up close and personal. Zach doesn’t seem to be anything like his on-screen personality Gunner West, a CIA operative.
Here’s where it gets interesting and fun. Emily is convinced that this attention is an aberration and is determined to keep a level head. Working with Zach should be just fine if she doesn’t let her heart get in the way. She is determined to keep him unaware that she is one of his many fans. Let the games begin.
I’ve read several stories penned by Fern Michaels and candidly love her style. FALLING STARS gives us a look into managing a normal life while earning money, fans, and fame as a movie star. The best part of FALLING STARS is meeting some especially normal, funny, and caring characters. Looking for a truly enjoyable summer read, even though the story is set in December, look no further than FALLING STARS by Fern Michaels.
Emily Ammerman has always felt at home amid the ski runs and slopes of Snowdrift Summit, the Colorado resort her family has operated for decades. Snow is her element, and she doesn’t hesitate when a new client asks her to train him to ski The Plunge, one of Colorado’s most treacherous runs.
But Zach Ryder is no regular client. On screen, he’s famous for starring as a daring CIA officer who always saves the day. In real life, he’s just as handsome and charming as his alter ego, though not everyone is impressed. Some are concerned about what kind of impact these slick, showbiz types will have on their town.
As for Emily—she’s got a secret, and it’s one she can’t reveal to anyone, especially not to Zach: she’s his biggest fan. But she’s also a professional. She’ll train him till he’s ready to tackle any slope, but she won’t fall in love with him, the way so many others have.
Still, not everything in life can be planned, and sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t help but fall . . .
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