The Astronaut and the Star, Jen Comfort
The Astronaut and the Star, Jen Comfort
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The Astronaut and the Star

Author: Jen Comfort

Narrator: Lucy Rivers, Oliver Clarke

Unabridged: 10 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2022


Synopsis

An out-of-this-world romantic comedy featuring an astronaut tasked with training a Hollywood actor for a space flick.Astronaut Regina “Reggie” Hayes wants to be the first woman on the moon—it’s all she’s ever dreamed of. But after a PR disaster, Reggie is off the list for a lunar mission. To rehabilitate her reputation with NASA, she agrees to a different kind of assignment: astronaut “training” with a Hollywood action hero.Jon Leo is a charmer. With credits that include an underperforming sitcom and a campy action flick called Space Dude, his upcoming role in a prestigious movie could prove he’s a star. But Jon isn’t just big muscles and an otherworldly smile—he’s also a total space nerd. He’s pumped about his own personal space camp…until he meets ice-cold Reggie.Although Reggie and Jon are polar opposites, their mutual attraction is undeniable, and it only takes a few weeks in close quarters for them to give in to its magnetic force. Jon is set on convincing Reggie this is a match made in the heavens, but her future is in space, and his is among stars of the Hollywood kind. The odds of successfully launching a real relationship outside the confines of the training base are anything but optimal.Reggie, content with keeping things casual, is forced by a sudden turn of events to confront the possibility of losing Jon forever. Now, she’ll do whatever it takes to win both the man and the moon.

About Jen Comfort

Jen Comfort is a Portland, Oregon, native who dabbled in astrophysics before spending a decade working in restaurants in New York City and Portland. Now, she writes romantic comedies about hot nerds with very cool jobs. She spends her free time growing plants destined to die before their time, playing video games, and encouraging her two cats and malamute-husky dog to become internet famous with zero success.


Reviews

Goodreads review by b.andherbooks on March 26, 2022

I picked up the audiobook narration for a song, and wow the male narrator sounds a bit like Archer from the cartoon Archer, and that really works for me in a sexy way (lol lol), and the voice REALLY brought Jon's slight himbo-ness to life in a great way. Upon a re-listen, I realize what I love about......more

Goodreads review by Kate on January 30, 2022

There are many books out there that claim the title of “romantic comedy” and while I enjoy a wide spectrum of romances, I often find that the “comedy” part of this term is off the mark. Not in this case. I’m sure you know the basic plot of The Astronaut and the Star if you’re reading reviews, so I’m......more

Goodreads review by Angela on February 02, 2022

This book was ridiculous. The story wasn't remotely plausible, the character development was a hot mess, and the editing was abysmal. Additionally, Katya was so obviously the female version of the Lev character in Armageddon that I had to fight myself from picturing him each time she spoke. BUT, I w......more

Goodreads review by nick (the infinite limits of love) on March 10, 2022

I loved the dynamic between a slightly-dumb/himbo-esque (actually, he has undiagnosed ADHD) hero and the smart goth NASA astronaut. They had great chemistry together and made each other better. The audio was fun too!......more

Goodreads review by Kate G {A Grand Romance} on September 16, 2021

Out of this World Romance Is Hot and Funny What you need to know about “The Astronaut and The Star”: ✔ Opposites Attract Romance ✔ Dual Point of View ✔ Celebrity/Astronaut Romance ✔ Regina “Reggie” Hayes, astronaut, wants to be the first woman on the Moon ✔ Jon Leo, actor, trying to make it to the A list......more


Quotes

“Lucy Rivers and Oliver Clarke do a great job voicing these characters and make the book better with their clear narration.” —Library Journal“An elegant balance of similarity and difference.” The New York Times“The fun, original premise of Comfort’s debut—which pairs a NASA scientist with an up-and-coming film star—will draw readers in…” Publishers Weekly