She Gets What She Wants by Denise N. Wheatley: Devon Jacobs writes for the local newspaper in the 
small town of Berman, Indiana. Her friend Lisa goads Devon into declaring her feelings to her long time best friend Jason. He shoots her confession down in a very hurtful way. When Devon gets a phone call from Gabby in Los Angeles about a job prospect, she sees it as a sign that it is time to move on.
Devon starts her job as a production assistant on a hit TV show. Most of her job is as glorified go-fer. She moves up in her job when she meets the show’s star, Ryan Roberts. She offers some suggestions about how a scene could be rewritten to better reflect his character. Ryan offers to take her for a drink as thanks. Before she would have been afraid, but Devon left her old persona back in Berman and is willing to take more chances.
Ryan has been seen with many beautiful women. Devon is not sure if they can be more than friends.
You will want to root for Devon from the start. She is the nice girl with just a touch of sass. The author makes it easy to see why she had such a crush on her friend Jason. Like many women, it is hard for her to see that Jason was mainly concerned about himself and not others. Many of us look back at our younger selves and wonder why we put up with poor treatment.
Lisa is supposed to be Devon’s bestie in Berman, but she comes off as a little too manipulative to me. The author seems to show that Gabby is the true friend who gives Devon a way out and a hand up.
There is romance on a more subdued level for the most part. I feel the book is also about self esteem and the need for honest communication.
I read Love At The Icicle Cafe’ by Denise N. Wheatley not long ago and it was a pleasure to read just as much as She Gets What She Wants. I wish the author continued success.
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Book Info:
Publication: March 9, 2021 | Tule Publishing | A Fearless Fairytale #1
The first rule of conquering Hollywood? Get there.
Newspaper columnist Devon Jacobs is hiding more secrets than just the chocolate bars and half-finished screenplays stuffed in her desk. Kind-hearted and insecure, she dreams of escaping her stifling hometown of Berman, Indiana and moving to Hollywood to write for television. When she drunkenly confesses her feelings to her best friend, Jason, his painful snub finally spurs Devon to action. She quits her job, packs up and flies to Los Angeles to begin the rest of her life.
Devon’s newfound drive lands her a production assistant role on a hit television sitcom. As she transforms into a confident and talented professional, she gains the attention of the show’s handsome and charming leading man, Ryan Roberts. But just as Devon’s star is in full ascent, Jason resurfaces. Used to being an extra in the background instead of the lead, Devon must decide whether her long-standing feelings for Jason are worth a second risk, or if she should pursue her developing attraction and friendship with Ryan.
Who ever said nice girls can’t win?
