the setup…
Hollywood icon Veronica Van Arden is putting everything into her latest film. She’s counting on it to be her comeback after a series of box office failures and problems with drugs and alcohol. Her young costar is Sienna Vale who is an adoring fan and Veronica decides to take her under her wing, pay it forward to help her get a good start into the business. But when Veronica shows up on set clearly under the influence, it all threatens to come tumbling down.
the heart of the story…
I smugly thought I knew where this was going and got knocked back on my heels, and hard. Never saw it coming.
the narration…
Suzanne Elise Freeman provides most of the narrative and she was excellent in capturing Veronica and the storytelling. Rachel L. Jacobs delivers the final punch with absolute flair.
the bottom line…
Shades of All About Eve with a double twist of lemons and bitters. This little gem may be short but it’s one to sip and savor. Talk about jaw dropping, all the way to the very end. Kudos to this stellar writing team.
Book Info
- Release Date: June 1, 2026
- Narrators: Suzanne Elise Freeman & Rachel L. Jacobs
- Audio Length: 1 hour, 13 minutes
- Publisher: Amazon Original Stories
Listen to a Sample!
Goodreads | Amazon | Audible
Blue Mood Café 
This sounds great, Jo. In fact I’ve just added it to my KU library!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Nicki💜 I loved this and hope you do, too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve listened already and I loved that twist at the end!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was listening during my morning walk and it stopped me in my tracks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Really clever!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This sounds excellent. Great review Jonetta.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jodie💜 This is how you craft a short story.
LikeLike
Sounds excellent! Great review.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Sarah💜
LikeLike
Sounds like a great listen.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was perfection💜
LikeLike
Fab review! This sounds SO good. xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Yvo💜 That it is!
LikeLike
If it surprised you it must be a great twisty.
Anne – Books of My Heart
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, that it was! Never, ever saw this coming.
LikeLike
While I am not typically drawn to this type of character, your review has me wanting it for the thriller aspect.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I might not have selected it but for the author. So glad I did!
LikeLike
Excellent review, Jo. I added this to my KU shelf awhile ago, but haven’t listened to it yet. It is going on my TBR list for next week.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Carla💜 I hope you love it, too.
LikeLiked by 1 person