{"product_id":"the-notsoperfect-man-a-novel-isbn-9780062431547","title":"The Not-So-Perfect Man: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Valerie Frankel’s witty novel, a single mother must choose between “the perfect man” or the imperfect one who seems oh-so-right for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe decree has been set. It’s time to find Frieda Schast a man….\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs far as her family and friends are concerned, Frieda has been the grieving widow for long enough. At 35, she's still (relatively) young, still (adequately) attractive. Her sex drive is very much alive; even Frieda admits she'd like to put it to use again. Besides, she has a son who certainly needs a father figure. With visions of the perfect second husband in mind, Frieda's sisters start to send eligible males in her direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig sister Ilene has found the ultimate unattached catch: a gorgeous, independently wealthy, successful, divorced father, pillar of society and paragon of potential. What more could a single mom ask for? Apparently a lot more than loved ones realize. Frieda's own efforts bear very tasty fruit. Sam is young, talented, devoted, and incredibly sexy—though broke, only sporadically employed, and clueless about kids. But he makes Frieda feel brand-spanking-new, in a most wonderfully wanton way. When all is said and done, does Frieda really need the \"perfect man\"...or the far-from-ideal man who's perfect for her?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eAs far as her family and friends are concerned, Frieda has been the grieving widow for long enough. At 35, she's still (relatively) young, still (adequately) attractive. Her sex drive is very much alive; even Frieda admits she'd like to put it to use again. Besides, she has a son who certainly needs a father figure. With visions of the perfect second husband in mind, Frieda's sisters start to send eligible males in her direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig sister Ilene -- herself substantially married -- has found the ultimate unattached catch: a gorgeous, independently wealthy, successful, divorced father, pillar of society and paragon of potential. What more could a single mom ask for? Apparently a lot more than loved ones realize. Frieda's own efforts bear very tasty fruit. Sam is young, talented, devoted, and incredibly sexy -- though broke, only sporadically employed, and clueless about kids. But he makes Frieda feel brand-spanking-new, in a most wonderfully wanton way. When all is said and done, does Frieda really need the \"perfect man\" ... or the far-from-ideal man who's perfect for her?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Frankel’s wit and playfulness make the tale scroll right along.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on The Accidental Virgin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Accidental Virgin: “Stacey Temple’s adventures are often laugh-out-loud funny, making it impossible not to root for Frankel’s plucky, determined heroine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on The Accidental Virgin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Amusing farce, with pearls of urban wisdom and some great zingers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on The Accidental Virgin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Valerie Frankel knows how to create a wicked, sexy story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOttawa Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Hex and the Single Girl: “Had me laughing to the last magical page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeg Cabot, author of The Princess Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Glib and funny, Frankel’s always wickedly entertaining.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you underestimate any of the characters in Smart Vs. 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