The show American Megastar is the hottest thing on television but its associate producer, Mandalay Florentino, is worried. She's just arrived in the tiny town of Daily, Texas, to arrange a surprise "reunion concert" for hometown finalist Amber Amberson. Only it turns out everyone in town seems to know the secret. And paparazzi are arriving. Word from Hollywood is that Amber has disappeared with a "bad boy" actor. Can anything go right in this tumbleweed town?
Imagene Doll loves her town of Daily, Texas, but things are lonely without her beloved husband. Life seems dull. At least until that fancy-dressed woman pulls into town, looking terrified and glamorous all at once. Soon life's not the least bit boring as Imagene and the rest of Daily find themselves at the center of a media maelstrom--with a young girl's future on the line.
Endorsements
"People are going to talk, alright, and the conversation is going to be about Talk of the Town. Lisa Wingate writes engaging stories that strike the heart. God has gifted her with a marvelous talent and I, for one, am most grateful."
--Debbie Macomber, New York Times #1 bestselling author
"Offers up a blue-plate special of romance, humor, and a rollicking good time. I absolutely loved it...."
--Deeanne Gist, bestselling author of Courting Trouble
Reviews
"This lively tale of Hollywood getting its comeuppance is sure to delight. I expect Talk of the Town to be a big hit...." --Violet Nesdoly, blogcritics.org
"Lisa Wingate's fans will surely enjoy this latest addition to her growing list of books, and she may even garner a few new fans as well; her writing style appeals to a broad age-range of female readers. The story is modern but the characters are traditional, and that makes the reader feel right at home. Wingate's descriptions are plentiful without being overdone." --Susan Cronk, curledup.com
"A story of overcoming the odds with a corral full of laughs, Talk of the Town is delightful to read.... Flawlessly written, the chapters hop back and forth between Imagene and Mandalay with Wingate never confusing the two voices. I chuckled all the way through. If you love to laugh and love a great story, Talk of the Town is highly recommended." --Ane Mulligan, NovelReviews.blogspot.com
"As I read this novel, the place and the characters stuck with me. I found myself thinking about them, and wanting to get back to the book to find out where the story was going to take them. You can't ask anything more from a novel." --Jennifer Donovan, 5MinutesforMom.com
"Lisa Wingate has drawn on her Southern roots in this contemporary tale of a reality TV producer, an innocent hopeful and small Texas town.... The quirks and compassion of a small country town people are juxtaposed against the goldfish bowl environment of the Hollywood scene. Lisa taps into the current fascination with reality TV and the lure of overnight fame and shows the impact a person of faith and integrity can have in a sometimes shallow world. Talk of the Town is just the ticket for those looking for a light hearted and humourous read." --Rel Mollet, TitleTrakk.com
"In Talk of the Town, author Lisa Wingate has created a story that is so true-to-life and so depictive of the people in West Texas that it rattled me.... The plot is more complex than one might think at first glance, leading the reader on to discoveries about the characters and the town of Daily, Texas. And in the process, the reader learns much about him or herself, discovering that fame is highly underrated, compared to the joy of finding true love." --Rickey Pittman, southernmissive.booklocker.com
"The characters are funny and quirky. The book has a theme of integrity, love, and faith that will make an enjoyable read." --Barbara Frank, Goodreads, Waco Today Magazine, April 2008.
