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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Loved this book
This book made me think I was watching a Halmark movie but it lasted longer and was better constructed. Enough unexpected to keep me interested and sometimes using tissues for laughing too hard or crying in sympathy.
It is a Cinderella story. It had great characters and a wonderfully believe able story line. With lots of twists and turns. I loved it
I enjoyed this book ,it was so real, I got a close insight into the lives of Christian entertainers in secular world.I liked the inspiration in the story line and how the characters responded to God and His role in our life.
entertaining a different sort of story than i was expecting
It was awsome hard to put down
This is just too cute! I loved all the story except for a bit right before the ending.
This story is a little vapid with its idol worshipping teenager theme connecting with a rock singer who is actually a real person. A situation like this would be very very unlikely to happen in real life.
It makes it look like Rockers are just people too.
A disappointing read for an adult, this is geared toward young adults. Both subject matter and writing are for young people.
great book
Especially loved and appreciated the subtly of how the band members shared their love of Christ without being in your face. This one was almost impossible to put down.
This was a fun, easy read!
This was a fun read that I could not put down. I look forward to more of Moody’s work!
Enjoyable Christmas read!
Loved it!!
A fun… maybe not totally realistic story of fame and faith!
Fun read
This book was amazing and possibly my favorite. You should read this if you are reading this review.
I have read lots of Diane’s books but this one was Special. I have never read one with celebrities as the characters and the was she wove the story around was very page turning, I felt like I knew every one of the characters personally. Thanks Again Diane!!!