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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: #972,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,381 in Sisters Fiction #5,924 in 20th Century Historical Fiction (Books) #7,662 in Women's Friendship Fiction


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • What a great read! Highly recommend!
Format: Kindle
This book had me in from page one. The history, the depth of the characters, drama and scenes that really pull at your emotions. I was watching a series on Apple TV “Lessons In Chemistry” at the same time as I was reading it, (which is phenomenal by the way) and it was set in the same era, and I recently visited the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington which houses many historic aircraft including the former Air Force One that President Kennedy used … it just all melded together for a fascinating blast from the past. Off to get volume 2. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2026 by MamaR
    • Good book for know.
Format: Paperback
Love the book. It is the first of five books. It does a move slow at first and picks up a little bite at the end.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2025 by Martha Miller
    • A lot of characters and storylines yet nothing much happened
Format: Kindle
Review Image by Love My Bookish Life
I fell in love with the vintage cover and the blurb brought that cover to life. I listened to an audio version which I definitely think helped but, not much happened in this book. More to the point, characters and story lines were established but not one single storyline was brought to a conclusion. I understand this book is the first in a series of eight (I did not realize that) so there needs to be a cliffhanger or two but so many storylines were introduced about so many characters and not a single one was brought to any conclusion. Not only that but, there was no launch. And the series is not called The Launch series, it's called the Stardust Beach series so I honestly have no idea where that name really comes into play. I did enjoy the setting, the era, and hearing the women's points of view. Will I move on and listen to the second book in the series? Right now I'm inclined to say no but I do reserve the right to change my mind. 3⭐S ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2026 by Love My Bookish Life
    • Well written and easy to read
Format: Kindle
As a contemporary of the women in this book, I understand so well some of their anxieties and⁹ expectations. Ending with the death of President Kennedy left a small feeling of incomplete but the story was still good.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2026 by Dean braun
    • Very good storyline
Format: Kindle
I enjoyed this book reflecting on the 1960s space age era and seeing the inside of an astronaut family. Very well written and thoughtful.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025 by living the dream.
    • Astronaut Wives
Format: Kindle
Enjoyed this book very much. I liked the subject and the characters were believable. I was an Army wife in the 60's, 70's and 80's so could really relate. I loved the way Jo was evolving and realized she wasn't just a wife and mother, but that she mattered too. The ending with President Kennedy's assassination made me weep just like my 13 year old self did, a lifetime ago. Looking forward to the next in the series. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2026 by peggy burns
    • 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 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

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