L.A. Candy: A YA Novel About Reality TV Fame, Friendship, and Life in Hollywood

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.How does a small-town girl stay real when her life becomes a reality show?Best Friends in the Big City: Jane is ready for a taste of the sweet life. But when her rebellious BFF Scarlett comes along for the ride, their friendship will be tested by the pressures of L.A.Behind the Scenes Drama: Producers want Jane and Scarlett for a new series, but on a reality show, the real drama starts when the cameras stop rolling and supposed friends want a piece of the spotlight.Finding Yourself in Hollywood: For a girl from Santa Barbara, becoming TV's hottest star means invites to exclusive clubs and free designer clothes. It also means figuring out who to trust when nothing is what it seems.An Insider's Perspective: Written by TV personality Lauren Conrad, this addictive series offers an exclusive look at the highs and lows of life in front of the camera. Read more