by Emily Giffin
First published 2022
Joseph S. Kingsley III carries the burden of his family's legendary status in American politics and military service. Born in 1960, Joe possesses the trademark Kingsley charm and appearance, but his reckless streak threatens to derail the expectations placed on him after his father dies young. Cate grows up poor with her single mother until modeling scouts discover her teenage beauty. Her face soon appears everywhere, though she hides her humble origins from her glamorous new world. When Joe and Cate meet, their attraction ignites immediately. Their romance must survive the constant media attention that shadows Joe's every move. Just as their relationship reaches a crucial turning point, the pattern of tragedy that haunts the Kingsley dynasty strikes again. Set against the backdrop of a golden era in American history, their love story tests whether genuine connection can overcome the forces working against them.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: America
Period: 1960s, Golden Era
368 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books