An electrifying novel about the complicated friendship between two ambitious and talented female writers in 1960s Los Angeles and the ultimate artistic betrayal: one writes a book based on the other's life… from the author of Reese's Book Club Pick Before We Were Innocent.
After a steady descent from literary stardom, Lane Warren is back. She’s secured a new book deal based off the life of her sometimes friend and more often rival, notorious free spirit and muse, Gala Margolis. Lane’s only problem is that Gala has been missing for months…nobody can find her.
Ten years earlier, Gala was a charming socialite and Lane was a Hollywood outsider amidst the glittering 1960’s L.A. party scene. Though never best friends, Lane found Gala sharp and compelling. Gala liked that Lane took her seriously. They were both writers. They were drawn to each other.
That is until Gala’s star began to rise, and Lane grew more envious. Then Lane decided to do something that she wouldn’t ever be able to take back…changing the trajectory of both their lives.
- ISBN10 0593639154
- ISBN13 9780593639153
- Publish Date 5 August 2025 (first published 1 August 2025)
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Berkley
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 416
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780593639153