Candy is a deliciously entertaining novel about what it's like to come of age in Hollywood while starring in a reality TV show, written by a girl who has experienced it all firsthand: Lauren Conrad. In a city filled with people chasing after their dreams, it's not long before Jane wakes up to the reality that everyone wants something from her, and nothing is what it seems to be. But those same friends who are always up for a wild night are also out for a piece of Jane's spotlight. They may wonder what Jane sees in Jesse, who goes from romantic boyfriend to an alcoholic mess pretty quickly, but the 'bad guys' are really what make this book such a good time: Jesse is such a jerk, Madison is so manipulative - plus everyone is always well dressed. Fame brings more than she ever imagined possible for a girl from Santa Barbara-free designer clothes, the choicest tables at the most exclusive clubs, invites to Hollywood premieres-and she's lapping up the VIP treatment with her eclectic entourage of new pals. Even readers who skipped the debut will find it easy to pick up the story here. Their own show? Yes, please! Soon Jane is TV's hottest star. When Jane and Scarlett are approached by a producer who wants them to be on his new series, a "reality version of Sex and the City," they can hardly believe their luck. for an internship, but Jane plans to play as hard as she works, and has enlisted her BFF Scarlett to join in the fun. Nineteen-year-old Jane Roberts can't wait to start living it up. Los Angeles is all about the sweet life: hot clubs, cute guys, designer.
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