A Tale of Unexpected Friendship and Old Hollywood
Glamour
Lauren Summers is hiding. Her fashion house internship
should have launched her career, but a red carpet accident has left
her blackballed. The only job she finds is unpaid, but comes with
free lodging--a run-down cottage in the shadow of a cliff-side
mansion. Unsure of what comes next, she’s surprised to be contacted
by a reporter researching a reclusive former Hollywood ingénue who
lives in the nearby mansion.
Kendall Joiner wants Lauren’s help uncovering the old woman’s
secrets. In return, she’ll prove the red carpet accident was a
publicity stunt so Lauren can regain her former job. With all her
dreams in front of her, Lauren’s tempted by the offer, but as she
and the old woman get to know each other, Lauren realizes nothing
is quite as it seems.
From the Back Cover
When Her Big Shot Blows Up on Her,
How Far Will One Woman Go to Regain Her Dream?
Lauren Summers is in hiding. Her fashion house internship was
supposed to launch her career, but a red carpet accident has left
her blackballed. The only job she can find comes with little pay,
but at least it offers a free place to live--a run-down cottage in
the shadow of a cliff-side mansion. Planning to live on savings
until she figures out what’s next, she’s unprepared to be contacted
by a reporter.
Kendall Joiner is researching Charlotte Montgomery, a former
Hollywood ingénue who lives a reclusive life in the cliff-side
mansion. Rumors have swirled for decades about Charlotte, and now
Kendall wants to find the real story. In return, she may just have
the key to getting Lauren back into the fashion world. Desperate to
restore her dreams, Lauren’s not sure she can turn down the
offer--but as she and Miss Montgomery get to know more about each
other, Lauren realizes nothing is quite as it seems.
“An inspiring plot that brims with Old Hollywood suspense, vintage
fashion and modern frustrations."--RT Book
Reviews
”A great read for fans of Rachel Hauck and Robin Jones
Gunn."--Christian Retailers + Resources
"Cushman brings realism and depth to Lauren’s economic,
career, and ethical struggles...Cushman’s talent is spectacular in
this heartening story of putting others first."--Publishers Weekly