A glamorous romance novelist and an aspiring starlet share an unexpected secret in this addictive story about love, ambition and how far were willing to go to protect our hearts

Fledgling actress Amelia Grantis at rock bottom when offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to star in a biopic about the world-renowned romance author Gloria Diamond, who usedher own tragic lovestoryas inspiration for her bestselling books. To prepare for the role, shell spend a week with Gloria at her secluded Washington estate. Its a chanceto get out of LA, away from her cheating ex-boyfriend, and to make her recently deceased mother proud.

Ameliasexcitement is short-lived, however, once she actually meets Gloria, who is cold, verging on rude and mostly unavailable. If not for Glorias frustratingly handsome son, Will, the visit might be a complete waste of her time. But when Amelia stumbles upon a secret from Glorias past, she realizes Glorias life story is more fiction than fact. And as the movies filming date draws nearer, Amelia must decide how much shes willing to sacrifice to uncover the truth.

“A witty and mesmerizing novel with suspense and intrigue, and then the most important thing of allheart.”Patti Callahan Henry,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Secret Book of Flora Lea

“Cantor does not miss a beat in this unputdownable, richly textured propulsive tale.”Lisa Barr,New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire

“A heady whirlwind of secrets, fame, family, and love Canter at her absolute best.”Allison Winn Scotch, bestselling author ofThe Rewind