Star of The Hills and former contestant on the reality show Laguna Beach, Lauren Conrad delves into fiction based on her media success.
In L.A. Candy, which held the top spot on the New York Times bestseller list for weeks, the author flirts with her own reality as she tells the story of Jane. The novel is the first in the eponymous trilogy, which has already sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. Fresh out of high school, Jane Roberts can't wait to experience everything Hollywood has to offer. She may have come to Los Angeles for an internship, but she also wants to have fun—and her best friend, Scarlett, can't be left out. When a TV producer approaches them to film a reality show about four young women trying to make it in the city—a "real-life version of Sex and the City"—they doubt their own luck. After all, a TV show just for them? Definitely! Jane soon becomes a star, and fame brings her perks a girl from Santa Barbara never dreamed of: free clothes, free passes to exclusive nightclubs, invitations to Hollywood parties... But she's not alone in her fun, sharing the VIP lifestyle with a new and eclectic group of friends, always ready for a wild night. Besides providing company, this group is always willing to fulfill the difficult mission of keeping Jane out of the spotlight—even if only for a few seconds! But a disagreement between the girls could threaten both their friendship and the future of the show. In a town full of people chasing their dreams, it doesn't take long for Jane to realize: everyone wants something from her, and it's not always clear what it is. Now she needs to be aware of the interests of those around her, as well as navigate fame.
