Lauren Conrad has revealed the cover of her first fiction novel, L.A. Candy. This novel is the first of a three-book series of young adult fiction, hitting shelves June 16th. 'The Hills' star has said the book, “tells a behind-the-scenes story of a young girl named Jane Roberts who moves to L.A. And unexpectedly becomes the star of a reality television show. Roberts can't wait to start living it up." The official book synopsis says, "She may be in L.A. for an internship, but Jane plans to play as hard as she works and has enlisted her BFF Scarlett to join in the fun." In the novel, the two main characters are approached by a producer who wants them to be on a reality version of Sex and the City. The book is about "what it's like to come of age in Hollywood while starring in a reality TV show, written by a girl who has experienced it all firsthand".
LC has said, "The books will be loosely inspired by my own experience and are definitely influenced by my own life. Some of the characters may symbolize people in my life, but it is in no way calling anyone out. I’ve always loved books that I could lose myself in, ones that would transport me to another place, but had characters I could relate to. So, I’m so excited to have this opportunity to write books like that for other readers.”
Elise Howard, Senior VP/Associate Publisher of Fiction said that, “I’ve never seen a new project generate noise like the instant buzz that swept through our offices around this deal. The Hills and Lauren Conrad are household names among our staff, and their popularity is even higher among the teens who are our readers," she said. "We’re bracing ourselves for a blockbuster publication.”