Friday, March 13, 2026

Stars in Her Eyes Tour & Giveaway

About the Book

Book: Stars in Her Eyes

Author: Erica Vetsch

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: February 10, 2026

A determined minister and a talented actress—bound by love, tested by prejudice, and challenged to choose between heart and conventions.

Pastor Silas Hamilton defied his father’s plans for his life in order to follow God’s call to a small Colorado church. But when he falls for Willow Starr, a gifted actress new to town, his congregation threatens to fracture. Though he’s certain she’s the one God intends for him, mounting pressure forces him to question everything.

Willow has never known a life beyond the theater, following in her parents’ footsteps alongside her domineering sister. When she meets Silas, she discovers a love worth more than any stage role. But with a career-making opportunity in New York beckoning and a church suspicious of actresses, Willow must decide if she’s brave enough to step into an entirely new life.

As rumors and lies threaten to tear them apart, Silas and Willow discover that sometimes the hardest choices lead to the greatest blessings.

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About the Author

Best-selling, award-winning author of The Debutante’s Code, first in the Thorndike & Swann Regency Mystery Series, Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum.

More from Erica

One of the questions I often get as an author is, “Where do your ideas come from?”

The answer is “All over!”

I often get ideas while watching movies or reading books, delving into history books, visiting historical sites, or daydreaming.

For the story Stars in Her Eyes, the idea came from a photograph. A portrait of a pretty girl. Her name was Maude Adams, and her photograph stayed in my mind for a long time.

Those gray eyes, the regal tilt to her chin, the ‘touch-me-not’ expression.

Willow Starr was born.

Stars in her Eyes is the third book in a trilogy set in a mining town in Colorado. Such boomtowns had acting troupes moving through to entertain the minors and bring a bit of ‘class’ to those who were making their fortunes.

So of course, I had to imagine the least likely person to fall in love with an actress. A pastor.

Silas has a rare ability to see the talents of others, not as a threat or oddity, but as a potential asset to the church. He believes that God gifts individuals for the purpose of edifying the church, and that God’s people are found everywhere, even on a lamplit stage.

MY REVIEW

This story really kept my attention. I liked how the author brings an exciting part of this time period to life. I’ve read about traveling troupes as they entertain on stage in different towns. The life seems glamorous but beneath all the cheers and applause is a lonely life for our leading lady.

I adored the name Willow Star and found it to fit her perfectly. She breezes into places with a quiet demeanor and shines brightly wherever she is. Her gift of acting wins praises from everyone but I don’t think she has the confidence she needs. Her sister Francine really upset me. Her jealousy and petty comments to Willow are never ending. I did like how Willow is patient with her sister but there will come a time when she will need to speak up for herself.

Silas is a delightful character who is the pastor of the small church in town. He tries to help everyone but there are some members of the congregation that are critical of him. His faith is evident when he delivers sermons with compassion. It was very refreshing to see Silas treat Willow with respect as they begin to court.

The journey isn’t easy for them as rumors start that try to push them away from each other. It seems that church members want to tell Silas how to run his life as well as the church itself. I did get a bit annoyed at how some members were so judgmental and arrogant. A simple Godly relationship between a pastor and an actress brings out the worst in people. Will Willow decide to stay or follow her career? Can Silas find a way to keep Willow from turning away from him?

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.