North of Sunset

Sherman Lee is a temperamental action movie producer who lives in Beverly Hills overlooking Sunset Boulevard. His movies have brought him success but not the critical acclaim he craves. After a string of inept personal assistants, he hires Emily Karelin, a novice temp with no show business background.Emily does office work to support her figure skating habit. Not trusting men due to a failed relationship with a pathological liar, she's wary of Sherman and all he represents. However, they discover that they work well together, due to her willingness to learn. Wesley Barron, Sherman's longtime actor friend, knows about the producer's troubled past. The actor also wonders about the younger woman's lack of showbiz knowledge, and how much common sense she has.NORTH OF SUNSET explores the life of an ambitious man living above it all. Someone whose motto is "the only problem with being #1 is that it never lasts." Lisa Maliga is an American author of contemporary fiction, psychological thrillers and cozy mysteries. Her nonfiction titles consist of how to make bath and body products with an emphasis on melt and pour soap crafting. When researching her cozy mystery, she discovered the art of baking French macarons. She continues to bake macarons, always trying new flavor combinations. When not writing, Lisa reads an assortment of books, takes photos, and is working on a series of baking and soaping video tutorials. Visit her website at www.LisaMaliga.com