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A glamorous romance novelist and an aspiring starlet share an unexpected secret in this addictive story about love, ambition and how far we’re willing to go to protect our hearts

Fledgling actress Amelia Grant is at rock bottom when offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to star in a biopic about the world-renowned romance author Gloria Diamond, who used her own tragic love story as inspiration for her bestselling books. To prepare for the role, she’ll spend a week with Gloria at her secluded Washington estate. It’s a chance to get out of LA, away from her cheating ex-boyfriend, and to make her recently deceased mother proud.

Amelia’s excitement is short-lived, however, once she actually meets Gloria, who is cold, verging on rude and mostly unavailable. If not for Gloria’s frustratingly handsome son Will, the visit might be a complete waste of her time. But when Amelia stumbles upon a secret from Gloria’s past, she realizes Gloria’s life story is more fiction than fact. And as the movie’s filming date draws nearer, Amelia must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice to uncover the truth.

Press and Praise

"A propulsively paced story of intrigue, romance, and suspense... The Greatest Lie of All shines in its plot twists and surprises, and, most of all, its pacing, which accelerates from a slow burn to a heart-thumping momentum... Cantor's experienced hand shows in this classically crafted thriller, which will keep its readers tautly engaged to the final scene." —Shelf Awareness

“This well-written novel evokes other Hollywood-centric fictional biographies, such as Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Recommended for readers who enjoy a book that deals with human nature, relationships, heartache, and love; a bit of Hollywood glamour makes it even better.” —Library Journal

“Cantor (The Fiction Writer, 2023) crafts an engrossing, emotionally resonant tale that weaves the past and the present to uncover the story of Gloria’s life and loves. A natural fit for readers who enjoyed The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo or Crystal Smith Paul's Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? (2023).” —Booklist

“A heady whirlwind of secrets, fame, family, and love, The Greatest Lie of All is Jillian Cantor at her absolute best. I devoured this late into the night and loved every single thing about it.” –Allison Winn Scotch, bestselling author of The Rewind

“Irresistibly juicy, twisty, and layered. It explores the stories we tell about ourselves to conceal our truths and the lengths we’ll go to protect our hearts. Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will love this one.” –Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script

“A twisty, turny, delight of a story! Nothing is quite what is seems when young actress Amelia Grant visits the home of a legendary romance novelist in preparation for a role. . .perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. An addictive read!” –Jamie Brenner, bestselling author of A Novel Summer

“Cantor does not miss a beat in this unputdownable, richly textured propulsive tale, in which heartbreak ultimately blossoms into unexpected love. Readers will devour this one.” –Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire

“Cantor has penned a witty and mesmerizing novel with suspense and intrigue, and then the most important thing of all—heart.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea

"Prepare to be pulled into an addictively twisty maze of secrets and lies, heartbreak and love. . . Once you open the covers, you'll need to forget everything else in your life because you won't be able to put down this compulsive story until you reach its startling end." Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan