| Sweet Little Lies | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Lauren Conrad |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Young Adult |
| Publisher | TeenHarper |
| Publication date | February 8, 2010 |
| Preceded by | L.A. Candy |
| Followed by | Sugar And Spice |
Sweet Little Lies is a young-adult novel written by American author Lauren Conrad. The second of the three-book L.A. Candy series, it was first released as a hardcover on February 8, 2010.
Contents |
Jane Roberts was the average girl next door until she and her best friend, Scarlett Harp, landed their own reality show, L.A. Candy. Now the girls have an all-access pass to Hollywood's hottest everything. But there's more to life on camera than just parties and shopping. . . .
When racy photos of Jane are leaked to the press, she finds herself at the center of a tabloid scandal. She turns to her co-star Madison Parker for help, unaware that Madison is scheming behind the scenes. She might be Jane's shoulder to cry on, but does Madison really have Jane's back?
Scarlett's working on a scandal of her own. She's fallen for someone who's strictly off-limits—which means Scarlett has a big secret to keep . . . from the L.A. Candy cameras, the paparazzi staking out her apartment, even from her best friend.
Of course, nothing stays secret for long for the stars of the newest hit TV series, and all this drama couldn't be better for ratings. But can Jane survive another season in the spotlight?
Jane Roberts: The book's central character and main star of L.A. Candy. A 19-year-old girl who moves to Los Angeles at the beginning of the novel with her best friend Scarlett. She works for Fiona Chen Events Management, a job she acquired through the help of her mother, who knew Fiona in college. The producer of a new and upcoming reality show discovered Jane and Scarlett at Les Deux Nightclub and the girls were thrilled with the idea of starring on the show. They were tired of waiting in line for clubs and wanted a taste of the Hollywood lifestyle. After breaking up with her long term boyfriend, Caleb, Jane falls for Braden, who objects to appearing on television (because he is an aspiring actor), which Jane respects. After sleeping with him while dating his best friend, Jesse, she finds pictures of her and Braden together on the internet, which unknown to her were taken by Madison. The novel ends with Scarlett finding out she has gone with Madison to a discreet location as an attempt to escape the paparazzi.
Scarlett Harp: Jane's best friend, who also stars in L.A. Candy. Agh hesitant to join the show Scarlett decides to for Jane's sake. As the novel develops Scarlett finds her friendship with Jane disappearing as Jane begins to put the celebrity world first and who she is second. Although feeling distant from her once best friend, Scarlett looks out for her best friend. Her abrasive personality and stunning looks makes her a favorite on the show to begin with, but she later tries to avoid the camera as much as she can. She dislikes being on the show as it interrupts her education at a highly reviewed college where she studies philosophy. Scarlett's judgments of Madison seem to go unnoticed by Jane but when Scarlett finds out it was Madison who supplied the pictures to a publisher of a magazine called Gossip she will stop at nothing to put Madison in her place.
Madison Parker: A power hungry socialite who also stars in L.A. Candy, and will stop at nothing to get the main role and fame. Initially portrayed as a wealthy blonde bombshell but shown in her true colours when she takes pictures of Jane sleeping with Braden in order to get her to quit the show. After Veronica puts them online she manipulates Jane, who doesn't know the truth, to come with her to a discreet location in Mexico with no cell phone recpetion.
Gaby Garcia: A member of the L.A. Candy cast. Slightly ditzy, but fun and bubbly. Gaby is described by the girls as a dim-witted yet kind, loyal person. She becomes close friends with Madison and plays up to the cameras whenever they want her to.
Hannah Stratton: Jane's co-worker, they become good friends quickly. Jane describes Hannah as one of her closest friends later in the book. She has no problems being in front of the camera and Jane sees her as a genuine friend. (Based on Whitney Port)
Diego: A close friend of Jane and Scarlett's who works for Gossip. He meets Jane and Scarlett early on in the book and introduces them to the Hollywood scene. He works for Veronica but did not know of Madison's betrayal or the controversial pictures of Jane.
Braden James: Jane's crush and very good friend. (Based on a combination of Brody Jenner and Kyle Howard)
Liam: A cameraman for L.A Candy and Scarlett's crush
Dana: A producer for L.A. Candy.
Fiona Chen: Jane and Hannah's boss who can be caring and brutal at the same time. (Based on Lisa Love and Kelly Cutrone)
Cammy: A girl at Scarlet's college, who tries to befriend her in hopes of her 15 minutes of fame. (Possibly based on Jen Bunney and Stephanie Pratt)
Jesse Edwards: A lothario who Jane dates despite his past with women and Branden's best friend since childhood. (Loosely based on Jason Wahler)
Willow: Braden's on-again off-again girlfriend (Possibly based on Jayde Nicole).
Paolo: A guy the producers set up with Jane.
Veronica Bliss: Diego's boss, publishes the pictures of Jane and Braden together.
Caleb Hunt: Jane's ex. Her first long term boyfriend who broke up with her after struggling with a long distance relationship.
Trevor Lord: Creator & Producer of L.A. Candy.