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Genuine Lies
706 pages
A glitzy, sun-drenched dive into Hollywood scandals where simmering romance meets deadly secrets.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the sun-drenched, scandal-soaked world of 1990s Beverly Hills, where every glittering surface hides a dangerous secret. The narrative moves at a brisk, addictive clip, effortlessly weaving a juicy mystery with a deeply satisfying, slow-burn romance. You are immediately swept up in an atmosphere of seductive glamour and simmering tension, anchored by a fiercely protective, no-nonsense heroine who refuses to be intimidated by wealth or fame. The prose is classic, dialogue-heavy comfort reading, full of sharp banter and lush descriptions of opulent estates. It is a perfect escape for anyone who loves the intoxicating mix of Old Hollywood legends, high-stakes blackmail, and a passionate love story where trust is the ultimate prize.
- Mood
- glitzy
- seductive
- tense
- sun-drenched
- Tone
- dramatic
- romantic
- suspenseful
- glamorous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the price of fame · hidden truths and scandals · protective motherhood · vulnerability and trust · Old Hollywood legacy
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-driven, balancing sharp, witty banter with lush descriptions of Beverly Hills opulence.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded professionalism and simmering suspicion to passionate vulnerability and hard-won trust.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave a juicy blend of steamy romance, Old Hollywood scandal, and a solid mystery anchored by a fiercely capable heroine.
Content notes
- murder
- blackmail
- kidnapping
- past trauma
About the book
IN HOLLYWOOD, A LADY LEARNS FAST: THE BAD CAN BE BEAUTIFUL, AND THE TRUTH CAN KILL...
EVE BENEDICT. The last of the movie goddesses, a smoky-voiced sex symbol with two Oscars, four ex-husbands, and a legion of lovers to her name. The glamorous screen star is still beautiful, still tough--and still has a heart as big as the legend that surrounds her. But Eve is a woman of mystery, whose passionate affairs and tempestuous marriages have fueled gossip columns for decades. Now she is ready to reveal her secrets to one woman... but will opening herself to Julia Summers's scrutiny endanger the only person who will tell her truth... her way?
JULIA SUMMERS. A renowned writer, as astonishingly lovely as she is private, Julia cares deeply for her young son--and not at all for a place in the spotlight. Transported from her quiet life in Connecticut to glitzy Beverly Hills, Julia hates the limelight but loves her work. But no subject is as irresistible as the glorious Eve... and no story more challenging to tell than the one nobody in Hollywood wants told. She cannot refuse the dream job Eve offers her... but can she be seduced into keeping the secrets she learns?
PAUL WINTHROP. Eve's stepson and the hottest novelist in a very hot town, Paul provokes a different kind of fantasy with his bronzed muscles and panther's grace. He has a stake in keeping Eve's image just as history has written it... but will he sacrifice the woman he's always loved for a chance to write his own happy ending?
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