Overview
She confessed her darkest secret. Now she has to live with the fallout. Lilly DuPont has everything she ever dreamed of: a record deal, a fiancé who adores her, and a tour that's launching her into superstardom. But the ghosts of her past won't stay buried. Before the sold-out shows and the Grammy nominations, Lilly was surviving-bartending at Cheetah's strip club, falling for a drug dealer who broke her heart, and making choices she's spent years trying to forget. Now, engaged to producer Eric Powers and on the verge of mainstream success, Lilly is haunted by the secrets she's kept from everyone she loves: ✨ The abortion she had after her dealer boyfriend ghosted her ✨ The casual relationships that made her feel wanted but left her empty ✨ The drunken threesome in Turks & Caicos-with her best friend's husband When the guilt becomes too heavy to carry, Lilly makes a choice that changes everything: she tells the truth. But honesty has a price. Her best friend Mary won't speak to her. Her fiancé Eric questions whether he can trust her. And Lilly has to face the possibility that some secrets are better left buried. From the dance floors of LA to the stages of the BET Awards, Life of a Star Before the Fame is a searing exploration of ambition, trauma, healing, and what it really costs to become who you're meant to be.
Full Product Details
Author: Cinquanta Cox-Smith
Publisher: Coins and Connections (R)
Imprint: Coins and Connections (R)
Edition: Special ed.
Volume: 3
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.376kg
ISBN: 9798348442804
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 14 March 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Cinquanta Cox-Smith is a dedicated entrepreneur and Army veteran whose passion for storytelling has captivated readers nationwide. Her acclaimed series Journeys of The Heart has resonated deeply with audiences, establishing her as a compelling voice in contemporary fiction. She has also authored two provocative short story collections that showcase her versatility as a writer.Originally from Georgetown, South Carolina, Cox-Smith now calls North Carolina home, where she lives with her husband and two children. Drawing from her diverse life experiences, she brings authenticity and depth to her work while balancing her roles as author, entrepreneur, and family woman.Her nonfiction release, How To Self Publish A Book Under $100, reflects her commitment to empowering fellow writers with practical guidance for their publishing journeys.
