Black Velvet
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Last published Fri, Mar 7, 2025
In the sweltering summer of 1961 Atlanta, when Grace slips the noose of small-town propriety into a sold-out concert, her life careens out of its safe orbit. What begins as a reckless brush with stardom becomes something deeper, laced with heartache and ferocious devotion that neither party can outrun.
From the dusty back roads of Georgia to the neon glare of Vegas's brightest stages, Grace and Elvis barrel through a world of glitter and grit, chased by gossip columns, relentless paparazzi, and the ever-watchful eye of his iron-willed manager.
Their grand cross country misadventure is a wild, desperate gamble against the very machine that made him King- but the house always wins.
Two lost souls. One last ride. The kind of love story that always ends in flames.
Lush with Southern heat and crackling with the music of a bygone era, BLACK VELVET is an unforgettable tale of luck, longing, and just how far you'd chase the dream of a lifetime. Perfect for readers who crave the smoky allure of classic rock 'n' roll and the slow-burn intensity of star-crossed love.
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