Review: Shooting Stars Above: A Celestial Bodies Romance – Patricia Leavy

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Tess Lee is a world-famous novelist. Her inspirational books explore people’s innermost struggles and the human need to believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel—but despite her extraordinary success, she’s been unable to find personal happiness. Jack Miller is a federal agent working in counterterrorism. After spending decades immersed in a violent world, a residue remains. He’s dedicated everything to his job, leaving nothing for himself.

The night Tess and Jack meet, their connection is palpable. She examines the scars on his body and says, “I’ve never seen anyone whose outsides match my insides.” The two embark on an epic love story, but old traumas soon rise to the surface as Jack struggles with the death of a loved one and Tess is forced to confront her childhood abuse. Can unconditional love help heal their invisible wounds? Together, will they be able to move from darkness to light?

Shooting Stars Above by Patricia Leavy is a character driven romance that centers on trauma, healing, and what it means to be loved while still carrying your past. Tess, a successful novelist searching for something real, and Jack, a federal agent shaped by loss and violence, come together in a connection that feels rooted in recognition rather than surface level attraction.

The emotional weight is handled with care. Themes like grief and childhood abuse are present without being overdone, and the story allows healing to unfold naturally instead of forcing quick resolutions. Their relationship carries depth because it exists alongside everything they are still working through.

The pacing leans more reflective than plot heavy, and there are moments where the tone edges into sentimentality, but the intention behind the story remains clear.

Overall, this is a thoughtful, grounded read for anyone who appreciates emotionally centered romance with substance.

Reviewed by: Orsayor

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