Tabitha Brockman found herself a good thing when she landed herself a job on one of the most popular daytime soaps, "Legacy of Life”. Enjoying the life of a celebrity, not worrying about money was just a couple of the benefits of her job. Suddenly, through a case of mistaken mishaps, Tabitha finds her character killed off and her own self unemployed.

Having to downgrade her living status by acquiring her 2 best friends as roommates, Tabitha starts a menial job at a children’s bookstore where she has to endure wearing costumes and hearing snide remarks from immature employees. Since Tabitha and children are not a good mix, it’s no surprise that she is fired quickly.

In the midst of all of Tabitha's circumstances, she becomes a Christian. Sometime after that Tabitha's character on "Legacy of Life" has come back to life and Tabitha is rehired. Tabitha then begins to wonder what God's plan is for her and begins to wonder if being a soap star is what God wants. Meanwhile a gorgeous man in the studio has caught her eye and the only thing that seems to stop a relationship from blooming is a jealous rival and his kids.

CATCH A RISING STAR by Tracey Bateman was refreshing! Funny, witty, and full of brutal honesty, this book has got it all. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. I am sure that everyone can relate to the down to earth character Ms. Bateman has created in Tabitha.

October 10, 2007