Review: Love at 11
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 24, 2013
When Maddy Madison graduated from Columbia University, she was ready to save the world, be the voice of truth and ethics in journalism. She dreamed of working at her favorite network TV magazine, Newsline. Five years later at the age of twenty-seven, she still toils away at local News 9 San Diego as an assistant producer, where she produces fluff pieces of sensationalistic trash instead of the thought-provoking and legitimate stories that she yearns to get on air. So what's a girl to do when her dreams are yet unfulfilled? Why she keeps going ... and lands a promotion as an investigative producer and a hot new cameraman to boot! But life doesn't get easier for Maddy even with the promotion: she has to deal with a conceited news anchor; the hottie cameraman she is attracted to is engaged; her parents are getting a divorce; she has a sixteen year old wild child sister Lulu; and she still gets fluff stories. Just when she's about to give up, a chance at an exclusive expose may just be what she needs to get her life back on track.In Love at 11, author Mari Mancusi weaves an entertaining tale of one woman's dream to be a credible and ethical producer in the broadcast news industry, while dealing with family, love and career issues. Written in the first person narrative and set in San Diego, producer Maddy Madison takes the reader along for the journey as she weaves her way through life's crazy path.This story has a nice mixture of intrigue, life issue with family and career, humor and romance. It's a fast-paced story that keeps the reader entertained and turning the pages. Spunky Maddy Madison is realistic, she has flaws and is easy to relate to. Who hasn't dreamed of becoming someone important and doing great things, only to have real life intervene? The great thing about Maddy is she doesn't let it get her down, she keeps on trucking. Add in the crazy behind the scenes insiders look into the broadcasting world and a romance with a hunk who's engaged, that's Maddie's crazy world in a nutshell!With a quirky cast of characters; engaging dialogue and interactions; and a crazy fun storyline, Love at 11 is simply a fun book to read!Author Mari Mancusi adds her personal experience in the broadcasting industry to the story with some really fascinating behind the scenes insight into local TV newsrooms.Love at 11 is a lighthearted story filled with humor, romance and intrigue. Author Mari Mancuso's sense of humor comes shining through in a zany and entertaining way, this book is guaranteed to make you laugh and smile.Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review.