From Amazon bestselling author Diane Moody.Sometimes the best Christmas presents aren’t found under the tree . . .Working late on Christmas Eve, college senior Hannah Brooks is in the midst of a full-blown pity party. When a last-minute customer brimming with holiday spirit invites her to a candlelight service and a late-night family dinner, Hannah reluctantly accepts. She has no idea this … accepts. She has no idea this kindhearted woman is the mother of Jason McKenzie – leader singer of Out of the Blue, the hottest band in the country – and Hannah’s childhood idol. The evening ends with an innocent kiss (sans mistletoe) as Hannah is swept away by Jason’s unpretentious manner.
Over the holidays Hannah and Jason’s relationship grows, but when turmoil and tragedy strike at the very heart of his famous band, their newfound love is put to the test in the glare of the paparazzi spotlight. Throughout her rollercoaster of experiences with Jason and his friends, Hannah comes face to face with her own beliefs. Who knew she could learn more about prayer and faith by hanging out with a bunch of rock stars than she ever learned in church?
The author first wrote Blue Christmas as a gift for her then-teenage daughter in honor of her affection for a wildly popular band in the late 90s. The short story grew into a full-length novel, eventually surfacing on one of the band’s fan fiction websites where it became quite a phenomenon. More than 80,000 readers stopped by to read the story, with over 1000 of them sending personal emails to the author who still enjoys reading them today. Though the story’s details have been changed, its band and all characters now fictional, the story line remains the same. Author Diane Moody has dedicated Blue Christmas to her now-grown daughter, Hannah Moody.
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I could feel the pain of the people in this book.
Delightful. Interesting character. Good information on the life of a pop culture band public and private. I am not a teen but a grandmother. I enjoyed this “youth book”. i would recommend for any age group
It is a Hallmark movie in book form!
It was a wonderful historical Christian romance, but not heavy handed on the religion. It was people demonstrating their religion through their good works. I loved the strong, spirited female main character.
Really kept me reading. Worthwhile.
My favorite Christmas book I’ve read this year.
nice holiday book
It was a side of society I don’t usually consider.
This was a goofy, yet fun read.
Such an adorable story I really enjoyed the characters and and story. The author wrote a very fun book!
Loved it!
A quick and easy read.
One of my all-time favorite books.
This was my teenage fantasy. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you.
I liked the Christian references, but the whole premise is pretty unbelievable. I guess its a good fairytale.
I always enjoy this author’s writing.
Great read with a little mystery thrown in.
Good story, hard to put down.
Very good. Really enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed a nice clean love story. Having met someone many years ago with that instant attraction it, but not love at first sight. This was very entertaining. The famous entertainer allowed some interesting twists.