When Jillian Baker makes the impulsive decision to join a reality show, she has no idea just how big a deal it will become. Acting on a minor loophole in the rules, she goes from being the producer’s assistant to a popular contestant on “Girl of My Dreams,” a show where the winner will get the chance to wed a millionaire. Jillian didn’t mean for it to be a fiasco—she just wanted to help when the show was a finalist short. Someone had to jump in!

Blake Caldwell is furious that his plain-Jane assistant went behind his back to get on his show. Even worse, she’s hands-down gorgeous when made up, and the show’s millionaire star isn’t blind. How can he get Jillian off the show when she is easily the most popular contestant, and maybe even the girl of his dreams?

Full of heart and humor, GIRL OF MY DREAMS is a story about more than flashbulbs and PR bits. Family, love, and greed’s temptation steer Jillian and Blake through the uncharted waters of life.

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.