Synopsis:

When the cast of a new reality show targeted to save a foundering 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. The curtain's up and the show must go on.

Believing his loyal assistant has turned into a selfish conniver like his movie-star mother, he's 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 along the 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.
 

SRR GRADE:  A
 

Girl Of My Dreams by Morgan Mandel is a delightful contemporary romance.   It is a fun take on such reality shows as The Bachelor.  The characters will pull you into this charming story and the plot will keep you turning the pages.  Morgan Mandel wrote an enjoyable book that is not only romantic but also funny and sweet.

One can’t help but like Jillian Baker; a temporary assistant to Blake Caldwell, the producer of the new reality show, Girl of My Dreams.  When a case of food poisoning threatens the life of the show, Jillian quickly decides to make the ultimate sacrifice and quit her job, change her name to Veronica and step in as a contestant.  She figures that all she has to do is get through the first round since she’s sure the millionaire wouldn’t pick a plain woman such as herself.  However, Jillian isn’t so plain after hair, make-up and wardrobe and she ends up getting more than she bargained for!

Jillian and Blake are so incredibly likable and I loved all the sexual tension between them.  Blake can’t believe that for all those months when Jillian worked side by side with him he never realized how sexy she really is.  As she progresses in this contest, Blake can only admire and want her even more and the feeling is mutual with Jillian.  We can’t forget that Blake is the producer of this reality show and Jillian may very well end up winning the millionaire’s heart!

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.