Books like Welcome To The Real World by Carole Matthews
Fern Kendal has spent years chasing her dream of singing while nursing her ill nephew and mediating her split parents. In a whirlwind week, she secures a place on the reality‑TV talent show “Fame Game” and a glamorous new position as personal assistant to the famous singer Evan David. While Fern struggles to keep up with her demanding duties, she brings a genuine smile to Evan’s guarded world and sparks a sudden longing to return to normal life. When Evan becomes the newest judge on Fame Game—making Fern’s job even more precarious—she must keep her ambitions hidden and, at times, go on the run. Yet Evan can’t forget her, and together they navigate the highs and lows of fame, love, and the real world behind the stage.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Carole Matthews
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