Catch a Falling Star by Laura Carter is an absolute gem of a romance that left me smiling, swooning, and completely enchanted. This book is a beautiful mix of quirky humor, heartfelt moments, and unexpected love, with characters that I couldn’t help but root for from start to finish.

Lyra Clarkson is a wedding photographer who loves capturing the perfect moments of other people’s love stories, even if her own life feels a little unfulfilled. Her family’s disapproval of her career path only adds to her sense of being lost. Enter Guy Walker—former rock star turned wedding singer—who, in desperate need of cash, finds himself taking on gigs that are far from glamorous.

Their paths cross in the most unexpected way, and from there, things take a delightful turn. What starts with a chance encounter and an unforgettable kiss quickly grows into something deeper. Lyra and Guy, both wounded and struggling to find their place in life, slowly begin to heal each other, though neither realizes it at first. Their journey together is a beautiful testament to how love can sneak up on you when you least expect it.

One of the most fascinating aspects of their story is the realization that Lyra and Guy almost met seven years earlier. It’s a detail that really made me stop and think about fate, timing, and how the right moment can make all the difference. Sometimes, things don’t work out because it’s not yet the right time, and this small twist in their story made me reflect on how important it is to be in the right place, at the right time. The way their lives finally align after all this time feels like destiny, and it added such an extra layer of depth to their connection.

What I loved most about this book is how Lyra and Guy’s relationship develops organically. Neither of them is looking for love, but as they spend time together throughout the wedding season, they begin to discover not just each other, but themselves as well. Their connection is so wonderfully real—sometimes awkward, sometimes funny, but always genuine. It was impossible not to get swept up in their slow-burning romance.

And every time Guy was referred to as the "wedding singer," I couldn't help but think of Robbie and Julia from The Wedding Singer movie! It added such a fun, nostalgic layer to the story, and I found myself grinning every time it came up. The humor in this book is spot on, balancing the emotional depth perfectly.

Laura Carter’s writing is warm and inviting, and she brings Lyra and Guy’s world to life in such a vibrant way. I couldn’t help but get lost in the wedding season backdrop, with all the gorgeous moments, laughter, and even a few tears along the way.

This is a very wholesome, romantic, sweet story about a photographer and former rock star (and current star once again) who had a chance at meeting years ago but never did. They eventually find their way back to each other to start their story. The author does a great job of writing in background characters who all play important parts but doesn’t over do it - there’s just enough information on those characters but doesn’t take away from the story. I enjoyed the way the chapters were laid out with dates like which wedding or event was taking place.

This was a 3.75-4 stars for me!

Thanks, @netgalley, the author and publishers for the ARC.

This is the first book I've read by this author.
This story slow was a really slow burn for the first half, and a tad boringand although it picked up more in the second half, I just couldn't quite co eat with the story. It felt a bit choppy changey. That being said, it was a sweet storyline, and I could see how you could love and connect with the characters.

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Lyra Clarkson, una talentosa fotógrafa de bodas, ha construido su carrera capturando los momentos perfectos de otras personas, pero aún no ha encontrado su propio camino hacia la felicidad.
Guy Walker, un ex rockero que ahora se gana la vida como cantante en bodas, atraviesa su momento más bajo, sumido en la culpa por la muerte de su hermano y buscando desesperadamente una salida económica.
El destino los reúne de la forma más inesperada: un encuentro incómodo en un ascensor, donde una chispa se enciende entre ellos, aunque ambos arrastran sus propios demonios y miedos.

A lo largo de la temporada de bodas, Lyra y Guy se ven obligados a trabajar juntos, enfrentándose a sus inseguridades, miedos y la atracción mutua que, a pesar de sus diferencias, parece ser inevitable. Mientras luchan por superar sus pasados y encontrar su camino hacia el amor, ambos aprenderán que, a veces, el destino tiene una forma extraña de unir a las personas cuando menos lo esperan.



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Me cayó mal la hermana de Lyra, se me hizo tan grosera e insoportable. No entendí para que andaba presume y presume que su prometido fue novio de Lyra, pero cuando la vió se enamoró de ella.




Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first Lauren Carter book that I’ve read and it was amazing! I loved How the characters came together and I was truly hooked. I got through this in 2 days and I can’t wait to read more of their books in the future!

Laura Carter’s Catch a Falling Star is a delightful, emotionally rich second-chance romance that hooked me from the very first page. This was my introduction to Carter’s work, and I’m already eager to explore more of her stories. With its blend of music, humor, and heartfelt moments, this book is perfect for anyone who loves a good love story with depth and charm.

The novel centers on Lyra Clarkson, a talented wedding photographer who has carved out a career capturing other people’s happiest moments, even as she struggles to find her own happiness. Her family’s disapproval of her career choice adds a layer of tension, making her journey all the more compelling. On the other side of the story is Guy Walker, a former rock star who’s hit a rough patch and is now taking on less-than-glamorous gigs to make ends meet. When their paths collide in the most unexpected way—thanks to a hilariously awkward elevator encounter—their lives take a turn neither of them could have predicted.
One of the standout aspects of this book is its balance of humor and heart. The witty banter and laugh-out-loud moments are perfectly offset by the more introspective scenes. The supporting characters, from friends to family members, add richness to the story, creating a world that feels real.
The musical elements are another highlight. As someone who loves music, it’s impossible not to feel the rhythm of the story as it unfolds.
Catch a Falling Star is more than just a romance—it’s a story about resilience, self-discovery, and the messy, beautiful journey of finding love when you least expect it. L
Laura Carter’s writing is engaging, making this an easy book to devour in one sitting.

Thank you for the opportunity to eARC "Catch a Falling Star"!

This book was a little slower in the beginning, but it is one you really have to give a chance to warm up. By 40% in, I was hooked. I didn't want to put it down and decided to binge it in one go. The book is a medium paced read centered around a conflict that is all very human in nature and so relatable: grief and guilt.

Lyra and Guy were very comfortable characters. Lyra especially was very relatable in the sense that most of us know how it feels to believe we are the disappointment or black sheep. Her character is very easy to become attached to and I really enjoyed her chapters of the book. I felt the two of them complimented each other so well.

I love a good healing arc, and this did not disappoint! I appreciated getting to watch Guy's walls fall down and watch the slow built of anticipation between the 3 of them. I also appreciated the closed door aspect of their relationship. It felt so right with how this book was written to not have full spicy.

Overall, I am going to give this a 3.5-4/5. I really enjoyed this read a lot and would pick it up again!

What a book. My first Laura Carter book! I absolutely devoured this! The story follows Lyra and Guy. Guy is a fallen rockstar who blames himself for things that have happened in his past. And Lyra was a super fan of the band guy was in and is now a photographer. I loved how they came together. They had a missed opportunity from years ago of meeting and I love that they both still thought about That Night regularly. They both had their demons and things to figure out and I really enjoyed that although they helped and support each other they also did it on their own! Their HEA was just so cute and I found myself kicking my feet and squealing at them! I can’t wait to read more of Laura’s stuff!

I really enjoyed reading this book. Second chance can happen when not excepted. I cant wait to buy this book and other books from Laura Carter.

I really enjoyed this book. Chapters were written from Lra and Guy POV. Lyaa is a professional wedding photographer and Guy is a has been singer from a well known band but times are desperate for Guy and he will take any offers for money. So he attends wedding as a wedding singer from there he meets Lyra. I loved this story, it was so funny and uplifting at the same time. I loved their chemistry. Fantastic read.

I want to say a huge thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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Wow! Catch a Falling Star really took me surprise, in a GREAT way! I absolutely loved this book! I quite literally could not put it down.

Our FMC, Lyra, and MMC, Guy, Nate just absolutely incredible. They’re brought back into each others lives and forced to work together for an entire wedding series. 💍I love their relationship with earth other, their relationship with the friends and family, and their relationships that grow with themselves.

This book had laughing, crying, giggling, smiling and so much more. I can not recommend this enough! 💕

Beautiful, heartbreaking, and life-affirming!

"She's my longest day of the year. My favourite day of the year. And she's pulling me in like gravity. A force I can't see, one that's hard to explain, but it's real, it exists, and I'm powerless to stop it."

I loved everything about Lyra and Guy's story - the first time they saw each, their meet-cute, and the way their relationship evolved. No matter how hard Guy kept telling himself to keep away, he was just so drawn to her - almost against his will. The frisson between them whenever they were together was electrifying. I adored Lyra's soft, sympathetic heart - it felt like she understood Guy, without really knowing much about him. They carried emotional, guilty burdens, and they both needed to learn to shed those burdens before they could really move forward.

"When you're ready to let me in, I'll be here for all of it. The good, the bad and the downright chavvy."

The characters in this book felt so real. There were so many moments in this story that made them real - humorous, gritty, awkward, emotional, seductive, angsty, and downright romantic! Oh my heart! The sheer romance near the conclusion of this book gave me all the feels! At the start of this story, Guy was so emotionally broken that it was so beautiful to see how far he'd come by the end. A fabulous book and thoroughly recommend!

As a photographer in real life, the premise of this story drew me in, and I couldn't help but feel nostalgic for the title (the song will forever remind me of The Princess Diaries, one of my favorite childhood movies).

I really wanted to like this book, but it ended up being not for me. The writing style did not engage me - I personally prefer more showing than telling in books, and language that flows better - where this book felt a little choppy and made it difficult to fully connect with the story.

I know that many readers have and will emotionally connect with the characters, and overall, I still think the plot was really sweet and fun.

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Rounded up from 3.5

This was a cute, cozy romance. Both of the main characters are flawed and overcoming trauma. It makes them relatable and you really want to cheer for them. And Lyra’s sister makes me want to punch her sometimes!

Thank you NetGalley, Laura Carter and Boldwood Books for this ARC. All opinions here are my own.

This is the first book I have read by Laura and received it for a review. Lyra is a wedding photographer but her parents were hoping she would be a doctor like her sister and themselves. She did 3 years but gave up and has always felt she wasn’t good enough. Guy is working as a naked butler and a wedding singer. Lyra and Guy get stuck in a lift,as it turns out,going to the same place. Lyra thinks she recognises Guy and he feels a connection between them. Guy was previously in a band but they gave up when Guys younger brother died, Lyra loved them and went to see them many times. The last time she was in the front row and she caught Guys eye during one of his songs. She was asked by his manager to come back stage and meet him but unfortunately she got a text from her sister to say her Dad had taken unwell. Her parents had just found out she dropped out of med school so she blames herself on her father having a stroke. Guy’s young brother who was the singer in their band had addiction to alcohol and drugs and Guy blames himself for not stopping him. Guy has a nephew and he puts all his song royalties,he wrote most the the bands songs,into a trust fund for him. Guy has bought a house for his Mum and sister so he needs to get back working. Him and Lyra end up working together at a local wedding venue,there is definite chemistry and they have several moments but Guy has trust issues. You must read the book and see where things go between Lyra and Guy,you won’t be disappointed.

Such a feel good book! Laughed and smiled a lot while reading it! I would give it 4.5 if it allowed me to!

Reading this one has been a wonderful experience. I really couldn't put it down until I'd finished it. The Male Lead, Guy Walker, is so hot and undeniably sexy, and the chemistry between them was fire. The concept is beautiful and something I firmly believe and root for. Two people, broken in their own ways, who don't love themselves, but slowly teach each other to love themselves and fix their life. Overall, a great read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

The main characters in this dual POV second chance romance are wedding photographer Lyra who is the disapproved of black sheep in a family full of doctors and Guy, a former rock star who is now making ends meet by being a wedding singer and full of guilt and self-loathing about his brother Scott's death from a car accident after drug use three years ago. They actually met seven years ago at a concert of Guy's band The Hand Me Downs but Lyra had to abruptly leave due to her father's illness.

Now their paths suddenly cross all the time in the Newcastle wedding season. They feel drawn to each other, but the romance is slow-burn due to their insecurities. Especially Guy is grumpy and his constant not feeling good enough is a real downer. I don't mind a few childhood traumas in a romance book but I couldn't be with a man who constantly puts himself down that much and says things like "you're better off without me". It's extremely off-putting, and the book dragged because of those indecisions.

It is all quite samey, with Lyra forced to say things like "But if you can’t learn to love yourself, what chance do I have of you letting me love you?" in variations all the time. I wasn't invested in the characters, the dialogue or the storyline - the blurb sounded so good but the plot is very repetitive and I was missing any sparkle that would outweigh the constant negativity from Guy. I'm sure a lot of people will love this but it wasn't for me.

Catch A Falling Star is a beautifully written, emotional, and witty romance. It is dual POV following Lyra, a former med student turned wedding photographer, and Guy, a former rock star. After a missed connection 7 years ago on a life altering night for each of them, they have a chance meeting that, once again, changes each of their lives. From the very beginning, I was drawn into each character’s journey through emotional struggles, past trauma/loss, familial drama, and personal growth. The characters had great chemistry and a great balance of heartfelt moments, banter, and tension between them. Overall, it was a really cute, swoony story of love and redemption that I just couldn’t put down! Will definitely be checking out more books by this author. Thank you to Laura Carter, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

I enjoyed this boon from the start, when i found this book i loved the cover and reading just the little bit about the synopsis pulled me in and I wanted to read the rest. The way it was written and the way the author told the story kept me wanting more. This is a book that will be one i will go back and re-read as it kept me wanting to see how it ended without wanting to stop reading. It is so well written and the story flows so well.