Shining Star
Marcy Gaston
Quirky writer Elena Jimenez begins an unlikely secret friendship over email with ultra-famous actor Ben Jones after a serendipitous first meeting. Over several years, the two forge an enduring bond centered around the joys and challenges of parenting. During this time, Elena painfully endures a failed marriage, which takes her years to recover from.
From day one, Elena and Ben share a palpable attraction, readily apparent to those around them. Elena finds herself longing for those exhilarating moments when she gets to see or hear from him again. Ben seems to inhabit an entirely different world defined by fame, fortune, and a jet-setting lifestyle. By comparison, Elena’s life appears mundane – a single mom navigating her writing career.
When Elena finally gathers the courage to explore her feelings, she’s catapulted into Ben’s dazzling world of celebrity. Will she adapt to the glaring spotlight, or will the trauma of her past undermine her shot at happiness?
Duration - 11h 12m.
Author - Marcy Gaston.
Narrator - Carina Dangas.
Published Date - Monday, 06 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
Quirky writer Elena Jimenez begins an unlikely secret friendship over email with ultra-famous actor Ben Jones after a serendipitous first meeting. Over several years, the two forge an enduring bond centered around the joys and challenges of parenting. During this time, Elena painfully endures a failed marriage, which takes her years to recover from. From day one, Elena and Ben share a palpable attraction, readily apparent to those around them. Elena finds herself longing for those exhilarating moments when she gets to see or hear from him again. Ben seems to inhabit an entirely different world defined by fame, fortune, and a jet-setting lifestyle. By comparison, Elena’s life appears mundane – a single mom navigating her writing career. When Elena finally gathers the courage to explore her feelings, she’s catapulted into Ben’s dazzling world of celebrity. Will she adapt to the glaring spotlight, or will the trauma of her past undermine her shot at happiness? Duration - 11h 12m. Author - Marcy Gaston. Narrator - Carina Dangas. Published Date - Monday, 06 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opeing Credits
Duration:00:00:09
About the Author
Duration:00:00:36
Dedication
Duration:00:00:07
The Breakup
Duration:00:07:30
Dinner Among Friends
Duration:00:15:09
Writing
Duration:00:11:55
Grad School
Duration:00:07:16
Marriage
Duration:00:14:39
Henri
Duration:00:16:42
Single Parenthood
Duration:00:08:37
The Riviera
Duration:00:55:15
Victor
Duration:00:21:50
California
Duration:01:01:40
Home
Duration:00:31:13
The Move
Duration:00:33:51
Rendezvous
Duration:00:18:18
Inquiring Minds
Duration:01:07:28
The Media
Duration:00:07:28
Friends
Duration:00:23:34
The Exes
Duration:00:50:50
The Red Carpet
Duration:00:49:52
The Holidays
Duration:00:59:18
Awards Season
Duration:00:49:34
Custody
Duration:00:26:57
Aftermath
Duration:00:15:50
The Wedding
Duration:00:13:18
Epilogue
Duration:00:03:12
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:09