Oh! You Pretty Things

Recently divorced, 29-year-old Jess Dunne returns to her hometown of Los Angeles for a fresh start. She moves in with her best friend and gets a job as a barista, but her coffee days are over when she starts working as a personal assistant to an Oscar-winning film composer. Jess's new routine includes shopping for luxury goods and cooking. She's a great cook, which draws the attention of a famous actress, along with a job offer. As Jess quits one job and starts another, her life is further complicated when her estranged mother moves back to town. Jess struggles to hold it all together as she deals with her mom and navigates the demanding world of working for a celebrity. Being third-generation Hollywood, Mahin knows L.A. life, and it shines through in the authentic details in this novel, her first. While Jess is often too clueless about what's going on with the people in her life and the story meanders at times, the memorable characters, witty banter, and fascinating world of celebrity assistants make these faults forgivable.