January 2026: The Last Secret of Lily Adams

The death of a legendary actress reveals a wealth of Hollywood secrets in a breathtaking novel about betrayal, rivalry, and the punishing brutality of fame.

One of the brightest stars of Hollywood’s golden age was Lily Adams, the beloved picture of all-American innocence. Why she suddenly vanished from the spotlight was a mystery even to those closest to her.

Upon Lily’s death seventy years later, her granddaughter, Carolyn Prior, struggles to understand a woman she loved but never really knew. Then, sifting through the memorabilia of a once-glamorous career, Carolyn comes across a letter from her grandmother. It’s the trembling admission of a secret life and a story that begins and ends with superstar Stella Lane, Lily’s archrival of the silver screen—a bombshell who was brutally murdered.

As Carolyn unearths her grandmother’s connection to the notorious unsolved slaying, her life collides with Lily’s in the most shocking ways. And with each stunning new revelation, Carolyn must decide how much she is willing to risk to unlock the truth.

Menu Ideas:

Theme	Appetizers & Main Entrees	Drinks	Snacks & Dessert
Mentioned	Hamburger & French Fries	Lemonade, Orange Juice, Sweet Tea	Milkshake, Red Vines, Salt & Pepper Chips, Cherries
Time Period	App: Deviled Eggs or Cheese Ball ME: Roast Chicken or Meatloaf w Mashed Potatoes	Old Fashioned, Sidecar, Tom Collins	Jello Mold, Ambrosia, DOTS, Hot Tamales, Popcorn
Hollywood	App: Oysters Rockefellar or Shrimp Cocktail ME: Chicken à la King or Beef Stroganoff	Champagne, Malbec, Vodka Martini	Baked Alaska, Cherries Jubilee, Smoked Salmon Canapés