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The Launch: Stardust Beach Book One

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1963. Cape Kennedy, Florida. The world is watching the skies—but five women are fighting battles no one sees.When Josephine Booker’s husband is chosen for NASA’s elite astronaut program, she leaves behind snowy Minnesota for a life of sunshine, press conferences, and expectations she never asked for. In Stardust Beach—a brand-new town built to support the space race—Jo is expected to be the perfect wife, mother, and symbol of American grace. But behind the smiles and poolside interviews, her marriage is quietly cracking under the pressure.The danger isn’t just in space. It’s in what this life demands.With her husband risking his life in the name of progress, Jo must decide who she is outside of the mission—and whether love is enough when the world keeps asking her to sacrifice more. As she finds friendship with four other astronaut wives—Frankie, Barbie, Carrie, and Jude—Jo begins to question everything she thought she knew about marriage, motherhood, and what it means to be a woman in a world that only sees the men.Set against the thrilling, high-stakes backdrop of America’s early space program, Stardust Beach is a powerful story of sisterhood, sacrifice, and the courage it takes to chase your own dreams—no matter what gravity tries to hold you down.Perfect for fans of The Astronaut Wives Club, Beatriz Williams, and Kristin Harmel. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2024


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 216 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 90


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.49 x 9 inches


Book 1 of 8 ‏ : ‎ Stardust Beach


Best Sellers Rank: #56,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #263 in Sisters Fiction #1,392 in Women's Friendship Fiction #2,130 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • If you love beach reads this is the book for you
Format: Kindle
Great book. Takes you back to great time on life in America during the early 1960's. When Kennedy was President and some of the 1950's lifestyle spilling over. Start of great series.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025 by PAMELA WNUK
    • good storyline, elementary writing
Format: Kindle
I enjoyed the premise of the book and being entwined with NASA families. I struggled a bit with the elementary writing style with superfluous words and descriptions that didn’t seem to have any purpose. But the character development and plot was enough to keep me intrigued.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025 by S. Bohanon
    • The 60’s Come Alive
Format: Kindle
If you are interested in the Space Program and want a glimpse of its beginnings this creative story is for you. Told mainly from the viewpoint of the wives of some of the first astronauts this fictional work provides a sense of reality. The writer has, obviously, immersed herself in the culture of the 60’s and constantly rings the bell of authenticity. I should know as that is the time I grew up. I was a part of that culture. Putting those facts and events into the narrative and lives of four women who were wives of astronauts is a stroke of genius. It is easy to immerse yourself in the every day lives of these characters and feel the emotions so deftly described by the author. Taylor dresses her characters in the casual dress of the day and walks them around in your imagination like people you want to become familiar old friends. I enthusiastically recommend this book for your reading pleasure. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024 by James Mullen
    • nasa, women & 60s
Format: Kindle
Easy read and reflective of the time. I wouldn’t highly recommend but kept my attention for a couple cold winter days.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025 by debbie
    • Good
Format: Kindle
Really enjoyed this book, the characters were real, and I could feel the sunshine! It was also nice to see how the different characters viewed the changes occurring in women's roles. It made me look at things from a different direction, and I appreciate that, especially in a book that was entertaining! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025 by Kindle Customer
    • To The Moon!
Format: Kindle
Absolutely loved this book Launch- book 1 of the coming 8 book series by Stephanie Taylor and plan on reading everyone as they are scheduled to be released every 2 months. The books take us back to the thrilling start of the space race. We meet the astronauts and their wife’s and peek over their shoulder into their lives- just like LIFE magazine did. First book up we meet everyone and delve into Jo and Bills family. This story flowed and kept my attention as I fell into the pages and became absorbed into the 1960 Florida . The book was written well and would recommend to anyone who wants a tale about early,space race or ladies lives in the 1960’s and I want to thank the author for putting her books in kindle unlimited. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024 by Ellen
    • Good Historical Fiction
Format: Kindle
I loved this book that took me back to the 60's. The story is told from the wives' perspective, whose husbands are some of our early astronauts. The main characters are fictional, but we get a glimpse into historical events. This is different from the previous series Ms Taylor has written. But I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading book 2. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024 by StSc
    • Love it!
Format: Paperback
I’m enjoying this book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025 by Linda

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