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eBook Category: Romance/Humor
eBook Description: When the cast of a new reality show targeted to save a foundering TV studio succumbs to food poisoning, Jillian, the temporary assistant, sets out to round up a contestant, but ends up filling the gap herself. Her boss, the producer, discovers what she's done, but it's too late to stop her. She's already there and the show must go on. Believing his loyal assistant has turned into a selfish conniver like his screen-star mother, the producer is furious. The further Jillian advances in the rounds, the more convinced he is of her deceit. Jillian faces all sorts of embarrassing situations and adventures on her way to the main prize of the millionaire. He's obviously attracted to her and she should be happy. The problem is Jillian loves the producer. [Cover art by Mary Z. Wolf]

eBook Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory, Published: 2008
Fictionwise Release Date: January 2008

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Available eBook Formats [MultiFormat - What's this?]: eReader (PDB) [188 KB] , ePub (EPUB) [217 KB] , Rocket/REB1100 (RB) [169 KB] , Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [699 KB] , Palm Doc (PDB) [186 KB] , Microsoft Reader (LIT) [289 KB] , Franklin eBookMan (FUB) [220 KB] , hiebook (KML) [435 KB] , Sony Reader (LRF) [261 KB] , iSilo (PDB) [154 KB] , Mobipocket (PRC) [192 KB] , Kindle Compatible (MOBI) [240 KB] , OEBFF Format (IMP) [259 KB]
Words: 54722
Reading time: 156-218 min.
Microsoft Reader (LIT) Format: Printing DISABLED, Read-Aloud ENABLED
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Format:  Printing DISABLED, Read-Aloud DISABLED
All Other formats: Printing DISABLED, Read-aloud DISABLED
ISBN: 9780759947009

"From Hawaii to Venice, L.A. to Paris, Mandel has written a charming tale that will leave readers with a smile in their heart and whistle on their lips."--Christina Wantz Fixemer, Wantzuponatime.com

"A diverting read with plenty of humor and tenderness."--Pat White, Author of Love on the Ropes

"I enjoyed this escape from reality where there is happiness despite the occasional let down. Girl of My Dreams is upbeat and full of wonderful details that are colorful and delightful to read about. She makes each character very colorful and different from the other; they stand out from each other like a banana is different from an orange. Ms. Mandel knows how to bring flat images on paper to life by giving each of them something to do with the story she is weaving and does it quite well. After putting the book down, you remember the cast of characters for some time to come. This is easy reading while she tells the story--modernized, of course--of Cinderella and how she gets her man."--George Thompson, Pop Syndicate

"A fun-filled light comedy that is a pleasure to read. Girl of My Dreams is funny, has great descriptions of the exotic locales the show visits, and is just an enjoyable afternoon read. 4 book review!"--Rose, longandshortreviews.blogspot.com

"These characters were bold and diverse. The resentments between the females was apparent and, at times, laughable. The twenty-five different personalities, in addition to the millionaire Troy, were so memorable that it flowed from one fiasco to another. In addition to the cast for the show, Blake had a myriad of problems replacing Jillian. The author has used her sense of humor, as well as her sense of adventure, to present the storyline. The situations are diverse so that when a surprise action exploded, it was a shock. The way Blake, Jillian and Troy dealt with each other was extremely well written. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this Cinderella Story and discovering the way Ms. Mandel delivered her story. I highly recommend that you read it for an easy, fun-filled story. 4 1/2 hearts."--Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio

"This is both a fun read and an exciting one, managing to stay on the pink side of sensual, telling just enough to add zest, but not going graphic. It's a fast, utterly absorbing and charming tale that leaves you with a smile. Girl of My Dreams is one classy read. 4 1/2 stars."--MissK, MistsandStars

"Girl of My Dreams is a really great book. Morgan Mandel wrote a story that can be easily read again and again. I definitely recommend reading it and I look forward to more books by this talented author. Grade A!"--Julie Kornhausl, Simply Romance Reviews

"Girl of My Dreams is a superbly written story of true love-the kind of love that causes a woman to save herself for the right man. The story moves your emotions from calm to excitement to joy to happiness. Yes, a little fear shows its ugly face in there as well. A good, fast read brought to a satisfying end. A story that takes you into the heart of a woman's dreams of being in a beauty contest, desired by a rich handsome man, and admired by many fans. A dream-come-true for Jillian Baker. You need to read this book, ladies. Experience the dream."--Sasy brit and her gang, Alternative-Read.com

Think Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality. Jillian is all good intentions, with lots of heart, and too many mishaps. Exotic settings, interesting characters, and a reality show. Morgan Mandel's Girl of My Dreams is a search for happily-ever-after.--Lesa Holstine, Lea's Book Critiques

CHAPTER ONE

"NOT THAT."

Groaning, Hollywood producer Blake Caldwell brushed a strand of black hair from his eyes. The latest news from his assistant, Jillian Baker, was grim. Scores of contestants from his premier television show had rushed from rehearsal and were crammed into the ladies room upchucking.

"I've called an ambulance. Do you want me to go with them?" she asked.

Her voice was muffled. He could hear toilets flushing in the background, along with other unmentionable sounds he didn't care to identify.

"Can you give me a head count? How many are left?"

"Wait a minute. I'll check."

Blake's heart pounded. His shirt stuck to his back as he awaited the verdict. A few days ago, before the power outages, he'd had time to spare, but now he was up against the wall. It was two hours before the audience shoot. The stage and script were set for twenty-five contestants. Could he deliver them?

"Twenty-six are gone between the originals and alternates," was the answer.

Fresh perspiration sprang to Blake's forehead. "We're one short. We've got to do something."

The ratings were down. Mecca was dying. It could not survive another season without a hit. Neither could he. He'd sunk time, money and effort into this project. The boys upstairs had given it a go, only if he'd produce and direct it. This was his chance to prove he could make it without the connections of his actress-mother Barbara Branton. A foul-up would turn him into a has-been at the age of thirty.

"Blake, should I go with them?" Jillian asked again.

Her voice was alert and in crisis mode.

"You're not a doctor. I need you here. We have a show to run."

Almost as soon as he'd hung up, he found Jillian standing before him. Through all the commotion, her hair was still pushed back from her face and her glasses perched firmly on her nose. He had to hand it to her for keeping her cool.

"I've called food management and alerted them of the situation. They've closed the cafeteria," she said.

"Good. We don't need anyone else sick. The coordinators were hit, too. What about the survivors?"

"They're already in makeup."

Blake rubbed his chin. "Fine. Now, all we need is number twenty-five."

Thinking, he stared straight ahead. He had a feeling the answer was right in front of his nose, if he could only see it. His loyal assistant stood at attention, ready to spring into action. Hard-working, intuitive, creative, Jillian was a miracle worker. She always came through for him, but this time he couldn't fault her if she failed.

A gleam flashed in her eyes. "I'll do it. I've read the routine. It's only one episode. He won't pick me. Then I'll be through."

He stared at Jillian. She wasn't as striking as his hand-picked contestants or their twin-like alternates, but certainly she was no dog. Sure, her suit was circa 1980 and her shoes looked like they could stick out of the bottom of a nun's habit, if nuns wore habits any more. Okay, so Jillian wasn't the world's greatest dresser. Wardrobe could fix that. She had a certain charm, was over twenty-one and legal. Ditch the Coke-bottle glasses, pat on some makeup and she'd pass. But...

"It won't work. For one thing, there's the employment clause. Mecca employees can't enter." Blake stood up. "I don't have time to round up another contestant. Can you handle it? Just grab a good-looking, legal-aged girl from the lot. Give her the quick sell. Play up the part about hooking a millionaire. We'll dummy down the routine, stick her last in line and let her take her cue from the others. Can I count on you?"

"You'll have your contestant," she said.

Something a bit off kilter flickered behind her glasses, then disappeared. Blake didn't have time to analyze it. He had a show to run.