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The Rumour Mill: A Jazzy Lou novel
Jazzy Lou is back and busier than ever!Queen Bee, her fabulous PR firm, is going from strength to strength with an ever-expanding roster of clients, including the hottest new International Designer.At home, Jazzy has her hands full with her baby girl Fifi, as well as the planning of her upcoming wedding to Michael. But just as everything seems to be falling into place, Jazzy discovers that her old boss, the evil Diane Wilderstein, has resurfaced and has her heart set on poaching Jazzy's Queen Bee clients. Meanwhile, someone is trying to bring her down by circulating a poisonous voicemail to ALL of Sydney's media!Will they succeed in destroying everything Jazzy has worked so hard for? Or will Jazzy find a way to save herself and Queen Bee? Sit back and enjoy this fast-paced peek inside the glamorous world of Sydney's hottest PR agency.
- GenresFiction
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2013
About the author
Roxy Jacenko
7 books7 followersRoxy Jacenko is the powerhouse behind Sydney's hottest Fashion PR firm, Sweaty Betty. Not only do the products she publicises make the pages of every magazine in town, but so does Roxy herself. It's rare to see her away from the social pages. She has starred in 2013's Celebrity Apprentice, and her profile is only going up! Roxy has previously published two books, Strictly Confidential and The Rumour Mill. The Spotlight is the latest book in her series.
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April 13, 2014
Reading this book was like hanging out with a bunch of people and while you can see their mouths moving, all you hear is white noise. Unlike her first book where I found myself rooting for her to succeed, I found this follow up novel to be pretentious and boastful. It lacks any kind of insight or self-reflection.
August 26, 2017
Not a book I'd recommend to my friends. Very mind numbing lots of name dropping and pretentiousness and no plot to follow. Great holiday read when you can't be bothered??
December 27, 2020
The publishing of the Jazzy Lou series just proves if you have enough industry contacts, anyone can write a book without any particular talent for writing. Shallow and vapid, it seemed to be a reiteration of other books in a similar vein or, wishful thinking if this is meant to be semi-autobiographical. Barely even a worthwhile holiday read.
July 30, 2019
Sorry I don't really know who Roxy is and I certainly don't care about Sydney's 'celebrities' - downloaded this e- book from the library not knowing what it was about.
No disrespect to Roxy and her successful PR firm!
No disrespect to Roxy and her successful PR firm!
May 20, 2018
The book is more focused on random name dropping and pretentiousness than written with an actual plot/story line.
March 30, 2014
I am terrified of writing a review of this book. I expect Queen Roxy to tear me a new one, but its the price I have to pay, as I'm sure she would appreciate honesty, rather than another fawning glowing review of her book thats probably less than accurate.
I wanted this to be good. I actually enjoyed the first book, as the best part of these pseudo fiction works is that there's enough detail in there to let you know who she's dishing the dirt on, but enough mystery to ensure it's not libellous. That's the big draw is the guesswork!
This book tried to use the same formula but not to the same success as that of its predecessor. I feel like this book was meant to be something else, more along the lines of the "ex employee seeking revenge" plot, but it got muddled up with wedding, client, random russian and general drama. As such it didn't flow particularly well, and I can only hope that the authors real life doesn't mimic that which the book describes, her poor husband really takes a back seat in this book, and whether or not the lack of maternal care and instinct towards her first born is pure fiction will be left to the reader I suppose.
It's short, which is a blessing, and there's still elements of greatness, I would certainly like to get my hands on one of those goodie bags, but otherwise it could have done with some major plot tightening and less running off my stream of consciousness type paragraphs and it would have been much better.
(I loved you on celebrity apprentice by the way, please don't rip me a new one!)
I wanted this to be good. I actually enjoyed the first book, as the best part of these pseudo fiction works is that there's enough detail in there to let you know who she's dishing the dirt on, but enough mystery to ensure it's not libellous. That's the big draw is the guesswork!
This book tried to use the same formula but not to the same success as that of its predecessor. I feel like this book was meant to be something else, more along the lines of the "ex employee seeking revenge" plot, but it got muddled up with wedding, client, random russian and general drama. As such it didn't flow particularly well, and I can only hope that the authors real life doesn't mimic that which the book describes, her poor husband really takes a back seat in this book, and whether or not the lack of maternal care and instinct towards her first born is pure fiction will be left to the reader I suppose.
It's short, which is a blessing, and there's still elements of greatness, I would certainly like to get my hands on one of those goodie bags, but otherwise it could have done with some major plot tightening and less running off my stream of consciousness type paragraphs and it would have been much better.
(I loved you on celebrity apprentice by the way, please don't rip me a new one!)
December 25, 2013
A solid 'holiday' read, enjoyable enough to while away a few hours without making you think too much! I can't help liking the Jazzy Lou novels. They may not set the world on fire, but sometimes all you want is an easy read.
The frenetic pac of the PR world makes this book a page turner, and the authors rep and experience gives the glimpse into the PR world some substance.
Reminiscent of Jess Rudd's foray into fiction, easy read with a strong female lead.
Def chick lit, but worthwhile giving it a go if you like the genre. Loses a star for the 'cliffhanger' ending - I found the way the book finished up disappointing. An enjoyable journey getting there though. 3 stars.
The frenetic pac of the PR world makes this book a page turner, and the authors rep and experience gives the glimpse into the PR world some substance.
Reminiscent of Jess Rudd's foray into fiction, easy read with a strong female lead.
Def chick lit, but worthwhile giving it a go if you like the genre. Loses a star for the 'cliffhanger' ending - I found the way the book finished up disappointing. An enjoyable journey getting there though. 3 stars.
January 27, 2014
I absolutely loved this! I understand why some may not enjoy it however, it's fantastic "chick lit". The storyline is interesting and keeps you wanting more, especially the ending that has you on the edge of your seat begging for a third installment. You can't help but love Jazzy-Lou and all of her ambitions. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in the PR industry, glamour and chick lit!
May 7, 2016
Kind of reminded me of the book Charlize Theron's character wrote in the film "Young Adult", where the protagonist is so fabulous and successful and good looking, and her only problem in life is that others are jealous of her. Recommended for those who think Sex & the City isn't shallow or superficial enough.
February 2, 2014
I sort of glazed through this book with no real interest points for me. I was really excited to read it as I had read the first book by Roxy Jacenko and enjoyed it but this was just a bit "blah" for me. Not the best read. I found myself rushing through it so I could get on to my next book!
December 24, 2014
It was a rather flat book. After reading the first few chapters I felt like it had promise, but it just kept dragging on. It made me realise just how superficial this whole industry is. However for a light holiday read it would suit.
January 3, 2015
A good follow on from her first book. Not something I would usually read, but the book gives a good look in to the true world of PR.
May 4, 2015
First book was better. This one I felt the author struggled to finish.
June 8, 2016
Life is too short to finish books that aren't capturing my attention.
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June 17, 2016Could not read, was full of fashion and gossips.
February 17, 2014
Great for a quick, easy, leisurely or holiday read.
April 9, 2017
A quick read, great for some light holiday reading but not one I would read again.... I found it very dragged with not a lot going on
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