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At nineteen, Jane Roberts is ready for the bright lights of Los Angeles. Joining her best friend Scarlett on an internship trip, the pair quickly discover a new opportunity: a reality‑TV series modeled after the style of a famous city‑driven drama. As Jane becomes an instant television star, the glamour of designer clothes, exclusive clubs and Hollywood premieres comes with unexpected expectations and newfound rivals. The story follows Jane as she navigates friendship, ambition and the harsh reality of fame in L.A.’s cut‑throat entertainment world.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lauren Conrad
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