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Mandalay is a producer on a reality TV show and it's her job to organize a reunion in the home town of reality contestant Amber. But that home town is Daily, Texas, and nothing there is what Mandalay thinks it should be.

Daily is a great little town, where everyone knows everyone else's business, and everyone truly cares. Since Mandalay's here, they've decided to care about her too. If you enjoy books with found families then you'll enjoy this. ( )

Talk of the Town by Lisa Wingate
American Megastar travels to Daley, TX
Amber Anderson will be the hometown girl for the show. Manda juggles the job, the media and the secret that could blow this whole thing apart.
She keeps coming up with a hometown guy. It seems the whole town already knows the secret. The reunion concert has to be unforgettable and is with the
help of the others in town and her grandfather. Can she keep it quiet to pull this off or will somebody in town spill the beans.
Lot of big Hollywood episodes to make you think anything is possible.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). ( )

This novel combines humor, a well defined plot line, likeable characters, and a sprinkling of faith and romance. The overall effect is an entertaining read and a good feeling in the end. ( )

This delightful story was made even more delightful by the performance of Johanna Parker on the audio version I listened to. In the story Mandalay Florentino is a Hollywood production assitant working with a 'American Idol' type show. She travels to Texas to film the hometown segment for the sweet and naive Amber Anderson, all the while hoping word hasn't leaked out and that the media won't be on her tale. As Mandalay (or 'Amanda Lee' as the Texans call her) deals with the ups and downs of her professional and personal life the narrator nails the character of the story and give each character just the right voice, making the story come alive. Mandalay of course finds success, love and happiness but learns quite a few lessons from the small town folk of Texas--and helps them learn some lessons about life and faith as well. Give this one a read or listen if you enjoy fun quirky stories with strong female characters, small town values, and memorable characters. ( )