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American Blonde

by Jennifer Niven · Velva Jean #4

2014 · 384 pages

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📚 Book 4 of an ongoing series (3 published)

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 3 of 4 books published

🔍 Still under the radar — fewer than 1,000 Goodreads reviews

About this book

A fearless WWII pilot trades her hard-won heroism for a glittering new identity in 1940s Hollywood, only to discover that stardom comes with a dangerous price. As "Kit Rogers," she dazzles on screen while juggling genuine passion for two compelling men—a charming writer and a mysterious musician from her past—all while navigating the studio system's cutthroat games and carefully constructed illusions. When a tragedy strikes close to home and the most powerful moguls in town move to bury the truth, she risks everything she's built to uncover what really happened. This is a sweeping, atmospheric tale that captures both the glitz and the darkness behind Golden Age Hollywood's most glamorous façade.

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Golden age glamour meets shadowy secrets—smoky jazz vocals, lush strings, and sultry indie pop. Vintage Hollywood meets modern longing: noir-tinged ballads, orchestral swells, and that sweet ache of impossible choices. Think Billie Holiday meets Lana Del Rey.

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