Primetime Princess
Alexa Ross is vice president of comedy development at a major network, a job she has suffered through years of hard work and bad bosses to attain. She is thrown for a loop, however, when she has to hire a former womanizing manager, Jerry. His wealthy wife's contacts further his career, but the heads of Alexa's network advance him, while putting her in less-powerful positions. When the job of network president is dangled in front of her, Alexa nearly sells her soul to get it. She is also trying to tutor a young girl and keep a relationship going with sixth-grade teacher Gordon, but, ultimately, she is forced to choose her priorities. DeKoven is a television veteran who skillfully crafts fascinating television details with an interesting character arc in her portrayal of Alexa. Readers who enjoyed Jennifer Weiner'sThe Next Best Thing(2012) will especially enjoy this. —Amy Alessio