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Welcome to the world of Shelia Goss — national bestselling author, screenwriter, and architect of unforgettable love stories.
With bold storytelling, cultural richness, and high-glam energy, Shelia delivers narratives where love is powerful, ambition is seductive, and secrets always come with a price.
Romance. Power. Scandal.
Women in Hollywood
Where power is seductive and love is dangerous.
Step into a world where ambitious women dominate the spotlight — building empires, breaking rules, and risking everything for love.
From boardrooms to bedrooms, each story delivers high stakes, high heat, and unapologetic heroine energy.
Romance may be the hook… but legacy is always the plot.

No One Has to Know 💋🎬 Book Two | NOW AVAILABLE
She’s chasing her Hollywood dream. He’s hiding behind his fame.
What begins as an anonymous online connection quickly turns into a forbidden attraction that could cost them everything.
🔥 Workplace Romance 🔥 Hidden Identity 🔥 Boss + Employee Tension 🔥 Hollywood Secrets &amp; Scandal
Early readers are already talking...
⭐ “Hollywood drama, secret online flirting, workplace tension... the chemistry was undeniable.” — Early Reader Review
⭐ “Hot, spicy, and emotionally addictive.” — Early Reader Review
Available in ebook, audiobooks or Paperback: 
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Worth the Risk 💋🎬 Book One | Now Available
She built a Hollywood empire. He’s the voice the world can’t ignore.
When a powerful talent executive and an R&amp;B superstar collide, attraction turns explosive — and secrets threaten to destroy everything.
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<figure id="figure-ba9xdf8p73mp18nfcp"><img id="ba9xdf8p73mp18nfcp" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23Q8pcHKN7z0We24ydCt9fot4iLRhX9jkeAFAZH1TH6RUtCPbAlD6sgwcbzmyZTU.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 40%;" data-corners="medium" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="50%" data-positionY="40%" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>Release day is finally here, and I’m excited to officially share No One Has to Know, Book Two in my Women in Hollywood Collection. Whenever I release a new book, one of my favorite moments is hearing what readers think. The early reviews are already coming in, and I’m smiling at the reactions because one thing is clear...Mona and Terrance are keeping readers emotionally invested.From Hollywood drama... to workplace tension... to anonymous online flirting... readers are already sharing their thoughts about the chemistry, the passion, and yes... the moments that had them yelling at the characters to just communicate. &nbsp;Here’s what early readers are saying:“Hollywood drama, secret online flirting, workplace tension... Mona and Terrance had chemistry from the very beginning.” — Alexandria Williams “A nice love story with spice and passion... They make a wonderful team and couple.” — Jessica O. “Sultry, spicy, and emotionally messy in all the right ways.” — Julianne “A roller coaster ride of the best kind... I felt like I knew these characters.” — LaCricia A’ngelle “A great listen... hot and spicy scenes. I definitely recommend it.” — Andrew Acton And I’m especially thrilled that so many listeners are showing love to the audiobook performance by Wesleigh Siobhan, whose narration has brought Mona and Terrance’s story to life in a powerful way.About No One Has to Know Mona Johnson is determined to make her mark in Hollywood as a screenwriter. Terrance Beckham is the powerful producer who can’t seem to keep his eyes—or his thoughts—off her.When anonymous online flirting leads to a connection neither of them sees coming, desire, ambition, and dangerous secrets collide.Because in Hollywood...Some relationships can cost you everything.And some secrets?No one has to know.Order your copy today:&nbsp; <a data-mce-href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0GJF9TPLL/romanceincolor" href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0GJF9TPLL/romanceincolor">Amazon.com</a> Read the first professional review from Romance in Color: Romance in Color Review <a data-mce-href="https://www.romanceincolor.com/Review_No_One_Has_To_Know_Goss_BL_0526.html" href="https://www.romanceincolor.com/Review_No_One_Has_To_Know_Goss_BL_0526.html">https://www.romanceincolor.com/Review_No_One_Has_To_Know_Goss_BL_0526.html</a>Thank you to every early reviewer, audiobook listener, blogger, and reader who has already supported this release. Your reviews truly make a difference.— Shelia M. Goss

No One Has to Know Is Here... And Early Readers Are Talking 🎬

<figure id="figure-jjhkcxo0rgmfpn8akq"><img id="jjhkcxo0rgmfpn8akq" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/14RQEJd8efpniwPHxwmSnIK5jJUqtpNFXAlp1uRgUyZiMPWbgAAOJm7dosiK0Ngv.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 10% 0%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="10%" data-positiony="0%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/14RQEJd8efpniwPHxwmSnIK5jJUqtpNFXAlp1uRgUyZiMPWbgAAOJm7dosiK0Ngv.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 10% 0%;"></figure>No One Has to Know is Now Available for Preorder Hollywood runs on image. But behind the scenes… secrets are currency.And in my upcoming release, No One Has to Know — those secrets come with a price.Book Two in the Women in Hollywood Collection officially releases May 12, 2026, and I’m excited to share that it is now available for preorder.This story dives into a different side of Hollywood than what you saw in Worth the Risk. This time, we’re stepping into the world of hidden identities, anonymous connections, and a romance that was never supposed to cross into real life.What happens when love starts in the dark… and steps into the spotlight? Mona Johnson is focused, driven, and determined to make her mark as a screenwriter in Hollywood. Working as an assistant to one of the industry’s most powerful producers is supposed to be her stepping stone, not her story.Terrance Beckham has everything — power, influence, and a reputation that precedes him. But when it comes to love, he’s learned the hard way that fame attracts the wrong intentions.&nbsp;So he does something unexpected.He goes looking for something real… anonymously.&nbsp;When Mona and Terrance connect online, there are no titles, no expectations, and no pressure. Just chemistry. Just conversation. Just something that feels right.But the moment their worlds collide in real life, everything changes.&nbsp;Because in Hollywood, the truth doesn’t stay hidden…and exposure can cost you everything.Why You’ll Want to Preorder If you love:High-stakes romance Powerful Black leads navigating ambition and love Workplace tension with real consequences Secrets, chemistry, and emotional risk This story is for you.And if you read Worth the Risk, just know… this world only gets deeper.Secure Your Copy Now Preordering is the easiest way to make sure you don’t miss this next chapter in the Women in Hollywood series.🎥 Pre-Order No One Has to Know: <a data-mce-href="https://www.amazon.com/Know-Women-Hollywood-Collection-Book-ebook/dp/B0GJF9TPLL?ref_=saga_ast_ss_dsk_dp" href="https://www.amazon.com/Know-Women-Hollywood-Collection-Book-ebook/dp/B0GJF9TPLL?ref_=saga_ast_ss_dsk_dp">CLICK HERE</a>.Welcome Back to Hollywood In this world, love is never simple. Power always comes with a cost. And some secrets?They were never meant to stay buried.— Shelia M. Goss

No One Has to Know Available for Preorders

<figure id="figure-asslaoo0wmi689llb" class=""><img id="asslaoo0wmi689llb" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/bYgadq0mYdvqFepHJPQvrFoNcRnQ2RHqP415XQCH9JiVq1oU1qLiKoAZ14vD6cMH.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-lg md:rounded-xl lg:rounded-2xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 75% 0%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="75%" data-positiony="0%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/bYgadq0mYdvqFepHJPQvrFoNcRnQ2RHqP415XQCH9JiVq1oU1qLiKoAZ14vD6cMH.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 75% 0%;"></figure>This past weekend in Dallas marked my first book signing in years, celebrating the release of Worth the Risk, Book One in my Women in Hollywood Collection. 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