Lauren Conrad's still reeling from the success of her first novel, L.A. Candy, but that hasn't stopped her from penning the second installment of her thinly veiled tell all three-part fictional masterpiece. Sadly, you won't be able to get your hands on Sweet Little Lies for another week or so (the book hits stores Feb 2nd), but die-hard fans can -- and should! -- peep an exclusive online preview at Seventeen.com. Check out these hot shots of LC showin' off her future bestseller (in Vegas, baby, Vegas!) then read on for a droolworthy excerpt after the jump.

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Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari recently admitted they have a soft spot for Jersey Shore. And while Whitney Port's no stranger to Seaside Heights herself (she told her Twit fam Vinny's her fave cast member), she's even more excited about MTV's newest show: The Buried Life.

"This past week I had the opportunity to meet and hang out with the boys from The Buried Life. Ben, Dave, Jonnie, and Duncan," the City star wrote on her website. "They are so sweet and beyond ambitious. I am so excited to watch [their show]! They have me thinking about my own bucket list!"

(Hey, us, too!)

Glad to see you're so on board with The B. Life, Whit. If you ever want a job blogging 'bout the show, let us know! Just please, please promise you'll stay away from our boyfriend, BenDaveJonnieDuncan. (Sorry, lady -- he's taken!)

Los Angeles isn't usually known for its thunderstorms, but the last few days it's been raining cats and dogs Chloes! Fortunately, Lo Bosworth won't let a couple of clouds (and some mid-winter monsoons) keep her down. The Hillzie (who told Twitter fans that rain is her "absolute favorite kind of weather") has made the most of her wet n' wild week, going to museums, hitting up red carpet events and even dragging her (reluctant) self to spin class. And she hasn't exactly been walking around in Wellingtons (or stabbing peeps with her oversized umbrella). Check out these pix of a fashionably layered Lo (above) at the Sugar Factory earlier this week, plus see what she and LC wore to the Golden Gold Style Lounge!

Lauren Conrad may not be keeping up with Kristin Cavallari and The Hills -- but the former reality star says she hasn't missed a single episode of Jersey Shore!

"I love it," she told UsMagazine.com last weekend. "We [had a doubleheader] last night and it was the highlight of my week. It was awesome," she gushed, giving a special shout-out to Ronnie (and his right hook). "[H]e's all, 'one shot kid.' And the guy [from the boardwalk] is out!"

So does that mean Ron Ron's her favorite J. Shore cast member? Well, according to LC, she's also partial to JWOWW ("I really like [her] just because she can throw a punch."). But -- unlike Kristin (who says she's Mike's number one fan) -- Lauren's just not sure she's feelin' the Sitch.

"I have a love-hate [relationship] with The Situation," she told Us. "I'm like, 'you are not that cool, but then I am like, 'Uuugh you are so entertaining!'"

It's easy to lose hope when disaster strikes. But in the wake of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake -- which left an estimated 50,000 dead and thousands more injured, missing and without homes -- we can at least take small comfort in knowing that people all over the globe are stepping up to offer help. (And you can, too!)

Earlier this week, a visibly shaken President Obama pledged $100 million in relief funds to the impoverished island nation, and all around the world people have taken to the web to share their hopes, prayers and condolences and join the relief effort.

Celebrities like Hills stars Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge have already lent their names and support to this worthwhile cause, urging their fans on Twitter to make donations starting from $5. Help them spread the message by reaching out to your community, pitching in money (by texting Red Cross or YElE) and learning more at Think.MTV.com.

As soon as rumors of Whitney and Brody's (supposed) hookup hit the web, everyone had one thing on their minds: What would Lauren Conrad think? True, she hasn't dated Brody for years (and has happily moved on to My Boys star Kyle Howard), but as Whitney's close, personal friend and Brody's ex-turned-confidante, LC's got two options: wave this off -- or see it as one big (and extremely public) betrayal. So how will she react? Assuming Whit and Brody ARE the real deal, does LC have the right to be pissed? Take the poll!

Rumor has it, Hills hunk Brody Jenner (who split with Jayde Nicole last month) is already back to playing the field. The newly single reality star was spotted canoodling with a leggy blonde last weekend -- and, no, the lucky gal wasn't Kristin Cavallari ... it was City star/Hills alumnus Whitney Port! Yep, sources told the New York Daily News that Whit "couldn't keep her eyes" off the Brodester and said the cozy duo was practically joined at the hip.

"They didn't come together, but Whitney ran over to see him the second he walked in," said the NYDN's eyewitness, who added that the former costars "stayed together for much of the evening" before leaving the club together.

So does this mean Whitney and Brody are more than just friends? We're not sure, but we're betting Lauren Conrad (ahem, Brody's one-time gf) would love to find out. FYI, LC has yet to say a word about the latest fling rumors, but she HAS warned Whit against dating Brody in the past. Check out what LC told Whitney about steering clear of the Brodester in this "lost" scene from The Hills: Season 3.

The first week of 2010 was a busy one for the Hillzies. Stephanie Pratt tweeted about everything from her love for Lo Bosworth to her lust for Robert Pattinson, while Lo Bos made the resolution to end all resolutions. Meanwhile, a freshly vacationed Lauren Conrad hit the gym, Brody Jenner hit the sack and Heidi Pratt hit up Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. Find out what else went down on this week's all-Hills edition of the MTV Twitter roundup!

The last time we saw Stephanie Pratt, she was wearing a glittery gold halter top (and matching tiara!) and hugging LC and Lo Bosworth as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve. 'Course, sequins and sparkles don't exactly translate into everyday wear (unless you're a Vegas call girl/Katy Perry), so the Hillzie swapped her festive attire for a cozy oversized shirt/leggings on a day of running errands in L.A. Peep these pix of Steph keeping it cute n' casual yesterday afternoon, then take a look at three more Hills gals with a flair for flannel.

After ringing in 2010 with her Hills gals, Stephanie Pratt and Lo Bosworth, Lauren Conrad decided to kick off the post-New Year's celebration with a romantic vacay! Ready for some R&R, LC and Kyle Howard (her serious but rarely-seen boyfriend of about 1.5 years) jetted off to Mexico for a relaxing weekend of lounging by the pool/sneaking kisses on the beach. Little did they know they were actually in full view of the paparazzi! Head to PopSugar.com to see pix of the pair enjoying some one-on-one time below the border, and tell us whether you'd like to start seeing more of LC's undercover guy.