Suzanne Macpherson, Hysterical Blondeness

Hysterical Blondeness

Suzanne Macpherson

Avon, September 2006, $5.99

ISBN: 0060775009

Patricia Stillwell has signed up for an experimental weight-loss program. However, she was unprepared for the immediate results. While she was sleeping, Patricia's hair went from a brunette to a blonde.

Along with the change in her hair color, she notices men taking second and third looks at her. She even has two interesting suitors. Wealthy handsome Brett Nordquist, and her long time friend Paul Costello, who desire her with passion in their eyes when they look at her. However, as she affirms blondes have more fun, she overtly pursues Brett who she has hidden her secret love from, because she worries whether she is a lasting treasure or a moment's pleasure. Paul has done likewise with hiding how much he loves her, whether she is a blonde or a brunette, but now must make his feelings known or idly watch his beloved with someone else. Perhaps her best friend Pinky can straighten this out, as the triangular players seem unable to do so.

This is a fun, often amusing, at times over the top contemporary romance with likable characters. Patricia keeps the storyline somewhat focused, as she learns blondes have more fun, but also more troubles with Brett, and seemingly suddenly Paul wanting her. Pinky keeps the storyline, the triangle, and the readers somewhat in line, as Suzanne Macpherson provides a hysterical relationship tale.