You already know Lauren Conrad as the star of MTV’s Laguna Beach and The Hills, and now meet LC the author – make that New York Times Best-Selling author!
Her debut novel, L.A. Candy is the first in a series which unveils a behind-the-scenes glimpse of young Hollywood and the life of a reality star. The heroine of the story is wide-eyed Jane Roberts, who moves to Hollywood with her best friend Scarlett, and ends up the star of her own reality show. The pair can’t wait to indulge in the high life – though they soon realise that while fame may come with wealth, designer clothes and even hotter love interests, the downside is anything but sweet…
We’ve got a sneak peek extract from L.A. Candy to share with you below, and we’ve also got five copies of the book to give away to some lucky SocialFlossie readers* - all you have to do is tell us why you’d love a copy!
“Sooo.” Scarlett poured her second shot of Patrón and tipped it back smoothly. She glanced around the room, looking a little uncomfortable, then shifted in her seat.
Jane was surprised to find that her friend was as unsure as she was about how to act in this situation. Scarlett always knew what to do. “How was work today?” she asked before biting into a lime wedge.
“Oh, the same,” Jane replied. “I’m finally getting used to the phones, though. I don’t hang up on people anymore. Maybe Fiona won’t fire me, after all. Not this week, anyway.” She laughed nervously.
She continued to people watch, when she noticed her phone had started buzzing. She pulled it out of her bag and glanced at the screen.
It was a text message from Dana. SORRY BUT CAN YOU REPEAT WHAT YOU JUST SAID? she had written. SOMEONE GOT IN THE FRAME. Scarlett was staring at her curiously. “Braden? Or not Braden?” Jane shook her head.
She tried to remember her exact words about her job. “I’m getting used to the phones,” she said after a moment, trying not to sound completely weird and unnatural. “I don’t hang up on people anymore…
© L.A. Candy
By Lauren Conrad
Published by HarperCollins Publishers
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Because she is very entertaining and I would love to check out what your writing is like!
Lauren always makes me laugh and smile when I watch her in action on the Hills. I’d love to have another glimps into her world by reading her new book. I’m also thinking it would be a great present for my little sister who is a big fan of her’s.