Valerie Frankel 
Not-So-Perfect Man 

As far as her family and friends are concerned, Frieda has been the grieving widow for long enough. At 35, shes still (relatively) young, still (adequately) attractive. Her sex drive is very much alive; even Frieda admits shed 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, Friedas sisters start to send eligible males in her direction.Big 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. Friedas 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 whos perfect for her?