As a fan of Beautiful Little Fools, I was excited for Jillian Cantor’s newest book! I truly enjoyed this bittersweet and multi-layered novel with dual timelines and riveting characters.
When Amelia Grant is offered the opportunity of her career – to star in a biopic about the renowned best-selling romance author Gloria Diamond whose own tragic life is a story in itself. As a method actor, Amelia will spend a week with Gloria in her personal home, but she’s not as welcomed as she expected. Gloria’s disdain for Amelia sets her on edge. And when Amelia discovers a secret from Gloria’s past, she’s determined to discover what part of Gloria’s story is fact and what parts are fiction.
More than a romance and a mystery, this book is about perseverance, discovery, ambition and love. Cantor’s writing has a poetic feel to it that adds to the atmosphere of the setting.
The narration by Karissa Vacker and Cassandra Campbell was spot on! I didn’t feel like I was listening to a book being read. I truly felt like I was listening to Amelia Grant! They truly brought the characters to life!
If you enjoyed The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, you will enjoy this one as well!

Secrets and lies abound in The Greatest Lie of All. Amelia has been cast in a biopic of world-renowned romance author Gloria Diamond. As she tries to get to know the star, she realizes that everything she ever knew about her might have not been entirely truthful.

I listened to this on audio and thought that really brought the characters to life. The dual POV was a great way to tell the story. I really loved getting to know Amelia in the present day, as well as Gloria's past that shaped her into the seemingly bitter woman she has become. Just when I thought the story was going to go one way, it completely went the opposite and the ending was full of surprises that I did not see coming. There are multiple stories and lies that weave together to create a story full of relationships, loss, mystery, secrets, betrayal, and ultimately love.