Too Much Drama

by Debra Phillips

Book Overview

In this hilarious novel about love, dating, and matchmaking mamas, a smart, beautiful executive from the Diva Four Cosmetics company tries her best to resist the most eligible bachelor in town.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312305265
• ISBN13: 9780312305260
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Griffin
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Frustrating

Overall the book was good, but the characters got on my nerves. How in the world do you have a snob ghetto-mother? Doneeka's character was too immature as was the youngest sister. The underlying issues were good points. Being a domineering mother trying to run your children's lives is never a good thing. Once your kids leave you have to let them lead their own lives. Standing up for yourself is always important because only you can live your life.

This Summer's Beach Read

Adeena LaBeau had a vivid dream of a December wedding. While she could not see the bride in the dream, she knows she has three eligible daughters, so one of them has to be the bride. She makes it her business to marry off one of her daughters in Debra Phillips newest novel, Too Much Drama. Donneeka (Neeka) LaBeau is the oldest of Adeena's daughters; therefore it would make the most sense for Adeena to find her a husband. The intended groom to be is an old neighbor, Braxton Dupree. Neeka is outraged at her mother's audacity in planning her life. However, Neeka and her sisters, Princess and Mercedes are powerless when it comes to their mother. They all work for her in the family business Diva Four Cosmetic Company. The condos they live in and the cars they drive are all purchased and paid for by their mother. In an effort to bring Braxton and Neeka together, Adeena arranges for Neeka to go on a business trip to Texas and hires Braxton to drive her from California to Austin, Texas in a RV. One thing that Adeena did not count on was Braxton encouraging Neeka to take back control of her life. Neeka did not count on was being attracted to Braxton. Upon her return to California, Neeka is a new person, determined to take control over her life and in her quest to do so, reveals a painful secret of her mother's and has to suffer the consequences. Too Much Drama was just that, much drama, however, funny drama that was easy to read and had quite a few laugh out loud moments. It also showed young ladies trying to empower themselves against strong obstacles. I thought Adeena LaBeau was a little over the top with her strong religious convictions, picture taking and controlling temperament, but her actions really shaped her daughters' thoughts and behaviors. I really enjoyed this book. It's a summertime read. Take it to the beach, or save it for a rainy day, like I did. Jeanette APOOO BookClub

Family Drama

TOO MUCH DRAMA by Debra Phillips is steeped in family drama that captures your attention from the first page. Donneeka LeBeau is a twenty-four year old executive at her family-owned business, Diva Four Cosmetics, who is determined to live her own peaceful life. This would be fine if it weren't for her controlling mother, Adeena LeBeau, and her two prying sisters, Mercy and Princess. Adeena is a woman who has worked hard for success and refuses to settle for anything less for her daughters. She controls everything from their work lives to their housing, and if she has her way, their love lives. Donneeka has decided that enough is enough as she plans ways to assert her independence. Written in a light-hearted and hilarious manner, TOO MUCH DRAMA is a quick read filled with enjoyable characters that draw you into their web. I enjoyed the connection between the family members as well as Adeena's determination for her daughters to live rich, full lives. I would like to have learned more about the family's background and what drove Adeena to push her daughters and herself in the way that she did. Despite that, TOO MUCH DRAMA was a satisfying read filled with laughter, drama, and love. Reviewed by Diane Marbury of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers

amusing contemporary romance

In an exclusive part of Los Angeles, Adeena LeBeau decides that she needs her daughters married starting with the oldest, Donneeka. Adeena shows up unannounced at Neeka's home with successful trucking company owner Braxton Dupree. He may be a handsome thriving player but she remembers him as "Yuck Boy" when they lived two doors down as kids in Compton. Though attracted to Braxton, Neeka rejects him because she is weary of her mother interfering in her life. Braxton pursues Neeka and soon they begin an affair that he wants public, but she demands kept in the shadows so her mother will not know. As they fall in love, Braxton wants more from their relationship, but Neeka insists they remain hidden as anything with him means a loss of freedom since he is tied to her mother. Neeka plans to declare her independence by humiliating her magnolia steel mother at a church banquet honoring Adeena although that will cost her Braxton and perhaps even a hurt mother. TOO MUCH DRAMA is an amusing contemporary romance starring a male protagonist everyone would want and a self-centered selfish woman who seems superficial especially because she uses Braxton as a tool to declare her independence at any cost. The story line is well written with a strong support cast especially her mother and to a lesser degree her siblings. However, readers will not like the "me-me" Neeka as she uses the likable Braxton (in comedic scenarios) and is unappreciative of her mother's efforts to improve the life of her children though admittedly Adeena can be a terror. Contemporary fans will enjoy this humorous tale hoping that Neeka will learn THE HIGH PRICE OF A GOOD MAN. Harriet Klausner