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When Nola Devlin is turned down for her desired position due to her weight, she creates a thin, British alter‑ego, Belinda Apple, who quickly becomes a hot media personality, attracting movie offers, national TV spots, and dating prospects—all while people never see her face. The success of Belinda forces Nola to enter the "Cinderella Pact," a program to lose weight. As the pounds melt away, Nola finds that her heart‑straightening journey brings new problems as she navigates her career, friendships, and identity, prompting a deeper look at the pressure to conform and the value of authenticity.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Sarah Strohmeyer
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