A Broadway actress has a chance at stardom when cast by a major Hollywood director, but the role of her dreams may cost her the love of a lifetime in this epic novel from "one of the finest romance writers of our age." ( Entertainment Weekly ) For months I stood by, an understudy waiting in the wings, preparing for my time to shine. I never imagined he would watch in the audience that night. Canon Holt. Famous film director. Fascinating. Talented. Fine.

Before I could catch my breath, everything changed. I went from backstage Broadway to center stage Hollywood. From being unknown, to my name, Neevah Saint, on everyone's lips when Canon casts me in a star-studded Harlem Renaissance biopic. But stars shine brightest in the dead of night. Forbidden attraction, scandal and circumstances beyond my control jeopardize my dream. Could this one shot--the role of a lifetime, the love of a lifetime--cost me everything? Entertainment Weekly 's Best Romances of the Year Washington Post 's Best Romances of the Year Barnes & Noble's Best Indie Books of the Year Audiofile Magazine's Best Audiobooks of the Year Thriftstore Books' Best Books of the Year BookBub's Highest Rated Books of the Year.