Nappily Ever After: A Novel

by Trisha R Thomas

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What happens when you toss tradition out the window and really start living for yourself?


Venus Johnston has a great job, a beautiful home, and a loving live-in boyfriend named Clint, who happens to be a drop-dead gorgeous doctor. She also has a weekly beauty-parlor date with Tina, who keeps Venus's long, processed hair slick and straight. But when Clint--who's been reluctant to commit over the past four years--brings home a puppy instead of an engagement ring, Venus decides to give it all up. She trades in her long hair for a dramatically short, natural cut and sends Clint packing.

It's a bold declaration of independence--one that has effects she never could have imagined. Reactions from friends and coworkers range from concern to contempt to outright condemnation. And when Clint moves on and starts dating a voluptuous, long-haired beauty, Venus is forced to question what she really wants out of life. With wit, resilience, and a lot of determination, she finally learns what true happiness is--on her own terms. Told with style, savvy, and humor, Nappily Ever After is a novel that marks the debut of a fresh new voice in fiction.
  • ISBN10 0609808982
  • ISBN13 9780609808986
  • Publish Date 26 December 2001 (first published 5 December 2000)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Random House USA Inc
  • Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House Inc