- Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (25 May 2006)
- Language Unknown
- ISBN-10: 0141017783
- ISBN-13: 978-0141017785
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 137,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Lynsey Dixon never plans anything. She has no commitments and no responsibilities apart from her job at a London talent agency that specialises in neurotic actresses like Melanie Chaplin. After keeping her calm head in a crisis, Lynsey is offered a transfer to Los Angeles to help Melanie settle into a new television show. Lynsey can recognise an opportunity when she sees one. An opportunity for serious star spotting and sunny days.
Melanie Chaplin is excited to be famous, but being famous can make you forget yourself. Soon she is wildly in love with a married man and pregnant by her womanising co-star, Fabien Stewart. Being a star can be stressful. And why, when her career is soaring, is she jealous of the young wannabes nipping at her Jimmy Choo heels?
Serena Simon is the most beautiful girl in the world. She didn't exactly choose Hollywood. When you look like Serena, Hollywood is the only place to go. She has a plan and it's working. Fame is only a photoshoot away. Any minute now someone is going to find out that this sexbomb is a teenage runaway, just fourteen years old.
When Lynsey finds Serena she agrees to help her. But junior assistants are not supposed to help anyone but their bosses. It's their little secret. But secrets rarely stay that way, especially in Hollywood.
Melanie's reputation takes a nosedive as fame goes to her head. Serena tries to make it as a teenager in a very adult world. They both look to Lynsey for advice and support. If she wants to keep her head in Hollywood, Lynsey Dixon needs one hell of a plan.
About the Author
Alison Bond worked in the film industry for seven years before writing her debut novel. A graduate of Bournemouth Media School, Alison currently lectures on the harsh realities of the film business as part of their MA screenwriting programme.
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'Oooooh, I feel love, I feel love. '. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I began reading this book I had the idea it might be a bland, light holidayish read that wouldn't take a great deal of concentration. It may be light and 'holidayish', but one thing you certainly couldn't describe this book is as bland! After doubting whether the style really worked at the beginning, I got seriously into this, desperate to find out how the strands of the plot would tie up and culminate in a satisfactory ending. Although one particular area of the storyline felt wrong to me (if I say Serena's 'happy ending'...), this book is definitely a good way to spend an afternoon on the beach - bring on more books Bond!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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When i got this book i thought that it sounded interesting and thought it should be light hearted and funny. How i misjudged. It's got funny parts, scary parts, weird parts and sad parts. You cant get bored because its about three different people connected in the one same way-show business. If you love a good read i'd definetly recommend it!
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I'm not usually one for these sort of books but It came highly recommended by a trusted fried, herself an avid reader, so I thought I'd give it a go. And what a surprise it was. Intriguing characters, topical and well thought out themes, humour and a rollocking plot which made the whole highly entertaining, imaginative and even inspiring! I'll now certainly be seeking out this talented author's other works. Bring on the Bond!!!
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