Plotting to Win by Tara Chevrestt is a book about a game show “The Next Bestselling Author” where 7 contestants compete for $100,00 and a contract with a publishing house. Each contestant is from a different writing genre so that they are not all writing the same thing. The two main 
characters are Felicity James and Victor Guzman, but you get to meet the other 5 contestants and see the different points of view and interaction with them.
I was a little disapponted with book. Not that the book was bad, but it felt more like a book about how to write, publish, promote, and edit a book rather than a romance. I just kept asking myself where is the romance between Felicity and Victor? One kiss and they are head over heals for each other? It just didn’t seem right. I learned ALOT about everything that goes into the creation and publishing of a books, from picking the right editor, to how to chose cover art. Although there were some really funny situations with the contestants, the book was short, only 13 chapter, and I just keep feeling like I was missing something and could not connect with these two characters no matter how hard I tried.
Now, just because this book was not my cup of tea, doesn’t mean that you might not love it. Remember that this is only my opinion and what do I really know. 🙂 So if you are looking for a quick, funny read about how to be become the next bestselling author, go out and get a copy of this book. You might feel differently than I did about this book and I would welcome you to let everyone know your opinion.
Book Info
Publisher:Â Escape Publishing – Harlequin Enterprises, Australia Pty Ltd (June 1, 2013)
Reality TV has made stars of dancers, bachelors and singers. Now authors get a turn.
In New York City, seven writers compete for a hundred thousand dollars, a publishing contract with Bright House, and the title of the next bestseller. One is Felicity James. One is Victor Guzman.
Drama, plagiarism, and trash talk play out to enthralled audiences across the country as all seven contestants compete against each other in a range of heated challenges, with tensions reaching breaking point. As Felicity and Victor start up a show-mance, their relationship burns up the ratings.
Will this sizzling fling escalate into a vicious battle for money and fame, or will these two authors manage to write their own happy ending?