Risky Business [Mass Market Paperback]

Suzanne Macpherson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 3, 2002

Tom Riley sells insurance policies while privately daydreaming about being a private detective. With fantasies much livelier than his real life, into his life walks Marla Meyers, a six–foot tall semi–supermodel. Accident–prone Marla has been ordered to get insurance for her face after she tripped into a dress dummy and got a black eye. Before she can collect on the policy, Tom must watch Marla's face for the next 30 days.

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About the Author

Dear Readers,

Sometimes when you write a special book, the characters move into your heart and take up residence. This was the case with the cast of Hysterical Blondeness. I enjoyed my time with each and every one of them and I hope you do, too.

Peace, Suzanne Macpherson

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (December 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380821036
• ISBN-13: 978-0380821037
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,573,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a Northwest gal and like to write a good classic romance with some humor on the side. Kind of like a Denny's Moon's Over My Hammy. Ham and scrambled egg sandwich with Swiss and American cheese on grilled sourdough, served with choice of hash browns or grits. It makes you happy, but it's not a Grand Slam with the whole hotcakes or beefcakes or anything really spicy enough to make your tongue scorch or eyes water. Just plain eggs and Swiss with a little happy hash brown moment. Hey I'm getting hungry writing this analogy! So if you like a good romance but can skip the red hot chili pepper scenes, I'm your gal. Just a little sprinkle of pepper, not enough to make you get heartburn. Except in a good way LOL.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars amusing contemporary romantic romp, December 15, 2002

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Risky Business (Mass Market Paperback)

In order to stay employed, her Manhattan-based agency sends klutzy supermodel Marla Meyers to Granite Insurance in order to safeguard her face. Agent Tom Riley tentatively accepts the three million-dollar policy even after Marla explains her black eye was caused by an encounter with a dress dummy. However, the Home Office in Minnesota demands Tom shadow Marla over the next thirty days before they provide final approval of the account because they categorize her as an accidental risk.

Tom figures this is one assignment he will enjoy, as Marla is beautiful. As he begins to hang around the model agency he begins to fall in love with his charge. Marla, who also secretly authors the popular Mike Mason mysteries that Tom enjoys, finds she also loves her protector even when he looks at the early AM starts like something the cat devoured before bringing home. However, will both of these individuals take the RISKY BUSINESS of forging a permanent relationship now that love is everywhere they go?

RISKY BUSINESS is an amusing contemporary romantic romp that skews stereotypes in the modeling industry leaving no prisoners. The lead couple is a delightful duo swimming in a pool of zany secondary characters that bring much of the humor to the tale. Though how the home office expected Tom to keep Marla safe is not clear, Suzanne Macpherson provides a droll comedy that will keep them laughing even as the audience will want more works as jocular as this one from this new author

Harriet Klausner

2.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe the reviews were so good..., October 9, 2007

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L.R. (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Risky Business (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was not good. I could barely get through it it was so boring. I didn't see the attraction between the two characters. I thought the main male character was weak and had few desirable qualities. I would not recommend this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Beach Fun, May 5, 2003

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M. E. Newell (Georgia, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Risky Business (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed "Risky Business" by Suzanne Macpherson. This a book with characters and the reader is able to relate to and enjoy. The reading is quick and the reader does not lose interest. A great book for the beach or anytime.