In AMERICA’S NEXT REALITY STAR, Jen is
cast on a reality show after she loses her job, her boyfriend, and her home.
She hopes to win the cash prize but finds she also wants to win the heart of
fellow contestant Justin. Fans of Sophie Kinsella's Confessions of a Shopaholic
won't want to miss this charming, witty read published by Kensington’s Lyrical
Shine.
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About America’s Next Reality Star:
Title:
America’s Next Reality Star
Author: Laura
Heffernan
Publisher: Lyrical
Shine - Kensington
Series: Reality
Star #1
Release Date:
March 7, 2017
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
ISBN: 9781516101542
SEEKING THE SMART ONE
Twenty-four-year-old Jen Reid had her
life in good shape: an okay job, a tiny-cute Seattle apartment, and a great
boyfriend almost ready to get serious. In a flash it all came apart. Single,
unemployed, and holding an eviction notice, who has time to remember trying out
for a reality show? Then the call comes, and Jen sees her chance to start
over—by spending her summer on national TV.
Luckily The Fishbowl is all about
puzzles and games, the kind of thing Jen would love even if she wasn’t
desperate. The cast checks all the boxes: cheerful, quirky Birdie speaks in
hashtags; vicious Ariana knows just how to pout for the cameras; and corn-fed
“J-dawg” plays the cartoon villain of the house. Then there’s Justin, the
green-eyed law student who always seems a breath away from kissing her. Is
their attraction real, or a trick to get him closer to the $250,000 grand
prize? Romance or showmance, suddenly Jen has a lot more to lose than a summer
. . .
Excerpt:
He
touched my chin with two fingers, bringing my gaze up to meet his. Damn those
green eyes. I searched them for answers, wishing I knew whether he was putting
on an act for the audience. Even with the lights off, the cameras stationed in
the yard would capture us. The producers filmed everything, day and night.
Everyone in America would know if we kissed. For a moment, I struggled to
remember why that was bad.
“I
guess it’s not your fault, since I got the question right,” I said
begrudgingly, shifting slightly backward.
“If
that is the best I can get, I’ll take it. But I’m going to work on complete
forgiveness. I’ll pay you double interest on our bet—six cents.”
“Well,
then,” I laughed. “Maybe I’ll have to reconsider once I get my money. I’d hate
to have to send Birdie to break your kneecaps.”
The
image of five-foot-tall Birdie coming after Justin with a baseball bat cracked
him up. I laughed, too, crossing my legs and settling more comfortably in the
lounger. My knee practically touched Justin’s leg. He didn’t move.
We
sat quietly for a few minutes. I wondered if he heard my heart pounding. Even not
wanting to get caught kissing on national television with a near-stranger, I
found something about Justin irresistible. Possibly his smile. Or his dimples.
His brains. The ease of talking to him. His personality. The fact that he was
practically perfect for me in every way.
That
line of thinking wasn’t helping. I needed to change the subject before I
started calling him Mary Poppins.
“It’s
a beautiful night.” I gestured at the sky.
“Yes,
it is,” Justin said, his eyes never leaving my face. Did he lean forward
slightly? Only inches separated our lips.
The
warmth definitely wasn’t the beer. I licked my lips nervously and leaned in,
closing the gap. If he moved the tiniest bit…
“So—”
Copyright
© 2017 by Laura Heffernan
About Laura Heffernan:
Laura Heffernan is living proof that
watching too much TV can pay off. When not watching total strangers participate
in arranged marriages, drag racing queens, or cooking competitions, Laura
enjoys travel, baking, board games, helping with writing contests, and seeking
new experiences. She lives in the Northeast with her amazing husband and two
furry little beasts.
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