Two Lovers: the love story of Carole Lombard and Russ Columbo

by Beverly Adam

Two Lovers is the love story between legendary Hollywood film actress Carole Lombard, and the famous singer known as "The Valentino of the Radio," Russ Columbo. Recently divorced from her first husband, William Powell (The Thin Man), Carole attends a performance at The Cocoanut Grove to hear popular radio star and composer Russ Columbo sing, beginning an unforgettable romance. "Beverly Adam's fascinating account of Russ and Carole's star-crossed love story is a must read." Damon Leigh, President of The Russ Columbo Society.

Genres: Historical

322 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2016

About the author

Beverly Adam writes engaging stories that feature feisty heroines and endearing heroes. She is the author of the Regency Historical romance series Gentlemen of Honor, and biographical novels Two Lovers: the love story of Carole Lombard and Russ Columbo and She Rode The Rails: the life of traveling railroad photographer Mary Jane Wyatt. She revisits history on a regular basis as a romance and biographical novelist. She holds degrees in Comparative Literature from the University of California Irvine and another in photojournalism from Pasadena City College.

Reviews

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5.0

Beverly Adam has written a book that is entertaining and thorough.

Read full review in the 2017 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Colleen Baldwin-Hayter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and could not put it down. It was facinating to read about old Hollywood. Ms. Adam brought the story to life and I felt I was witnessing the main characters and the places they went and studios they performed in. I would recommend this book for an entertaining read.

[Kimme · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two Lovers

What a witty, charismatic and strong woman. I knew very little about Carole before reading this. She was an amazing woman. I don't know what took me so long to read this but I'm glad I finally did.

[Julia Dees Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreaking and sweet .

Reads like a novel, thus very entertaining. Fabulous insight into a little known romance of a famous Old Hollywood star, and introduces us to a incredible talent who died far too young. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will seek out other books by this author

[Liz Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful read about two amazing talents. They both died such tragic deaths at young ages.

[Beverly Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I think you've done a great job in your portrayal of Carole Lombard, who comes across as someone who had an excellent sense of humor in the face of adversity and personal tragedy. I also found the descriptions of Hollywood life in the 1930s to be extremely well done and full of rich detail." Editor, Bill. Amazon.


"It's the beautiful story of a love affair cut tragically short by the same accidental hand of fate that gave it birth. The short-lived romance of famed crooner Russ Columbo and film goddess Carole Lombard gives new meaning to this oft quoted line of John Greenleaf Whittier: "Of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'It might have been!'" Damon Leigh, President of The Russ Columbo Society.

"This book makes me wish that planned Lombard-Columbo biopic, with the ethereal Michelle Pfeifffer and Tom Cruise, as Russ Columbo, had reached fruition," Vincent Paterno, Carole & Co.

"I started reading it last night and found it hard to put down. Technically it is a work of fiction, but Adam did a ton of research for the book and based what was going on with the couple's lives and careers at this time on true facts. I especially enjoy having a chance to get inside Carole's head, and learning what her life was like before Gable and when she was first on the verge of major stardom." Bess Korey, Songwriter, DJ: Book Reviewer; Member of Carole Lombard FB.
"Finally the truth comes forth!" Bill Cwilko, Cinemafan2.