In the heart of 1950s Hollywood-a world defined by glamour, secrecy, and societal expectations-an unlikely bond forms between two women on opposite sides of the spotlight. Lana Chastain is the epitome of a movie star: stunning, enigmatic, and endlessly desired by millions. But behind the dazzling façade lies a woman trapped in a toxic marriage, haunted by loneliness, and searching for something real. Ruby Jamison, a young, aspiring screenwriter from South Dakota, arrives in Hollywood with wide eyes and big dreams. Hired as Lana's assistant, she finds herself drawn to the actress for reasons beyond admiration; there's a connection she can't ignore.
As their friendship deepens, Ruby becomes Lana's confidante, a role that pulls her closer to a world she's only dreamed of-and to feelings she's never dared to explore. But in a time and place where their romance is forbidden, both women must navigate the thrill and terror of a hidden love. Through late-night script rehearsals, stolen glances on set, and whispered secrets in private trailers, they discover that some connections are too powerful to resist.
Rosie is meant to hate famous rockstar Will O'Connor, who killed her father in a car crash, but she finds herself falling in love instead.
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Rock sensation, Will O'Connor is in the prime of his career when he unintentionally kills a man in a car accident. Full of remorse, he must come to terms with his non-guilty verdict. People-pleasing Rosie Montgomery dedicates her life to making others happy. Following her father's death in Will's crash, she becomes desperate to keep her family intact. But when Will and Rosie accidentally meet at her father's grave, there's an undeniable bond. Can they ignore the rest of the world and go after what their hearts most desire? And most importantly - can either of them handle the consequences?
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