Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty)

The epic first novel in a sweeping series following the romantic lives and intrigues of the fictionalized descendants of a Chinese empressnow in paperback! Behind every great family lies a great secret. Theres one rule in Gemma Huangs family: Never, under any circumstances, set foot in Beijing. But when Gemma, an aspiring actress, lands her first breaka lead role in an update of M. Butterfly, which just so happens to be filming in the Chinese capitalGemma heads to LAX without looking back. Its an amazing opportunity for her burgeoning career, and shell get to work with her idol. Of course, theres also the chance of discovering just exactly why shes been forbidden from entering the city in the first place. When Gemma arrives in Beijing, shes instantly mobbed by paparazzi at the airport. She quickly realizes she may as well be the twin of Alyssa Chua, one of the most notorious young socialites in Beijing. Thus kicks off a season of revelations and romance in which Gemma uncovers a legacy her parents have spent their lives protecting her fromone her mother would conceal at any cost.