L.A. Candy

About this book

L.A. 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 young woman who has experienced it all firsthand: Lauren Conrad.Fashion designer and TV personality Lauren Conrad brings her insider knowledge of the highs and lows of life in the spotlight to this juicy New York Times bestselling series.Los Angeles is all about the sweet life: hot clubs, cute guys, designer...everything. Nineteen-year-old Jane Roberts can't wait to start living it up. She may be in L.A. for an internship, but Jane plans to play as hard as she works, and has enlisted her BFF Scarlett to join in the fun.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. Their own show? Yes, please!Soon Jane is TV's hottest star. 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. But those same friends who are always up for a wild night are also out for a piece of Jane's spotlight.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.For Jane, life in the spotlight means the lines between what's real and what's for the cameras are starting to blur. An Insider Story of Hollywood: From exclusive clubs to Hollywood premieres, Jane and Scarlett get a taste of the VIP life--and its hidden costs. Friendship and Betrayal: As Jane's star rises, her friendship with Scarlett is put to the test, and she learns that in L.A., new friends are often just new rivals. Young Adult Romance: Cute guys are everywhere, but figuring out who's genuine and who's just playing a part for the cameras is the hardest game in town. Coming of Age on Camera: A funny, dramatic, and juicy look at what happens when your most personal moments become public property.