WALLFLOWER IN BLOOM (Claire Cook)

If you are a Dancing with the Stars fan you will enjoy the "insider" insight into the process of preparing to appear on the show, but Cook's real story is that of a late-bloomer who finally finds her own path to happiness.  Overshadowed since childhood by her brother Tag's charisma and the public adulation heaped upon him at every turn, Deirdre has for years been the woman behind the image.  She works as her brother's personal assistant, juggling reservations and venues and managing his Facebook and Twitter accounts.  While Tag wallows in the adoration of the public, Deirdre's life has been on hold for years.  She is exhausted and discouraged and tired of Tag getting credit for her hard work.  One day she decides to start a campaign, writing as Tag, to get herself voted in as a last-minute replacement on DWTS, taking the place of an actress who has just entered rehab.  Learning to dance, dealing with her disgruntled family, and examining her own role in her unhappiness result in some personal revelations for Deirdre.  This is a light read, for sure, but the reader becomes invested in Deirdre and her success, not as a dancer, but as a person.  Great book for a rainy weekend!