*~*Love Note: Reeves to Lena – The Cinema of Lost Dreams by Alli Sinclair*~*

Title: The Cinema of Lost Dreams
Author: Alli Sinclair
Genre: Contemporary Romance

In Alli Sinclair’s moving story of love, loss, and ambition, two independent women, born decades apart, strive to fulfill their dreams.
In the movies, anything is possible. But as location manager Claire Montgomery knows, real life offers constant challenges, especially in an industry dominated by men. For her new project, Claire needs access to a beautiful Art Deco cinema located in Starlight Creek, a small town in northern Australia wine country. Though the movie theater and its elderly owner, Hattie, are both charming, Hattie’s handsome great-nephew isn’t so easy to convince. Claire must win their trust and permission, though even if she succeeds, she’ll face more complications that she could have anticipated . . .
1950s Hollywood: Lena Lee has worked hard to get ahead in Hollywood without getting caught up in backstabbing and infighting like so many other actors. In an era when censorship is rife and accusations of communism are rampant, Lena sees her star on the rise. But with increased visibility comes a greater awareness of what’s expected from women in her position. Lena is not willing to stay silent and go along with the game. Will she risk her career—and a newfound love—to stand up for what she thinks is right?

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That night we met at the studio head’s party changed my life forever. Everyone thinks that night was about my debut into Hollywood stardom but, in the depths of my heart, it was when I fell in love for the first time.

I know we can’t be together and our paths are forever destined to lead in different directions. I hate that our studio contracts dictate we have to be seen dating certain people for publicity and the studio image. If we starred in the same movie together it would be perfect and we could overcome these obstacles, but that can never be.

Meeting you has made me question why we were so willing to sign a deal with the devil and allow the studios to command every aspect of our lives—including our personal ones. I was once willing to do whatever it takes to become a leading man in Hollywood, though that now pales into comparison in loving you.

What I wouldn’t give to touch your silky skin, to caress your blonde curls, to wake in the morning and feel your warmth against me. For us to lay on a blanket and stare at the night sky, talking about our childhoods and dreams, learning every detail about each other’s lives. Yet these wishes can never be realised.

You and I have both fought so hard and come so far to achieve what we have in Hollywood, yet because of a few powerful people at the helm of motion picture production and them dictating what we can and can’t do, you and I can never be together.

Although, maybe there’s a way …

Alli Sinclair is an Australian multi-award winning author published who has lived in Argentina, Peru, and Canada. She’s climbed some of the world’s highest mountains and worked as a tour guide in South and Central America. Australia has always been close to Alli’s heart as she loves the diverse landscapes and the rich multicultural heritage of this wonderful land.

Alli’s books explore history, culture, love and grief, and relationships between family, friends and lovers. She captures the romance and thrill of discovering old and new worlds and loves taking readers on a journey of discovery. Her latest book, Burning Fields, is an historical set in 1948 in northern Queensland. Check out Alli’s website for more info.