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Nobody's Perfect
Nella Covington can't believe she's agreed to marry the arrogant Samuel L. du Cannon, even if it is only a marriage for convenience. He needs a mother for his small son, and she needs to keep her beloved childhood home. But will she be able to stand his egotistical attitude? His domineering manner? But Jake is such a darling little boy! And he's already captured her heart. What does she have to lose? If Sam's work keeps him on the road enough, she won't have to deal with him much at all. Maybe - this just might work. All Sam du Cannon wants is a good mom for his son. He's had it with women. Doesn't ever plan to get involved with another woman again. That makes Nella perfect for him. He's never been overly attracted to plus-size women, so if Nella agrees to marry him, he won't have to worry about being tempted to have a relationship with her. At least, that's what he keeps telling himself.
192 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2001
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April 2, 2008
If you are looking for a light, easy read then this book is for you. Pat Ballard writes about larger heriones finding love with handsome heroes.
I liked that the herione never apologized or felt bad about being a larger woman. She proudly wore her curves and wasn't ashamed of her body, like so many BBW novels out there. She was a nurturer and had ALOT of patience dealing with the hero.
Nella and Sam get married with the understanding that it will be a marriage of convience. She is alone, and close to losing her home- He is a millionare widower with a young son who needs a mother. Their relationship is rocky for a while. Sam keeps telling Nella he would never be attracted to larger women and he insults her at times. Lucky for him (because if it had been me I would have decked him one) Nella brushes off his rude comments and showers love and affection on Sams young son.
Despite himself, Sam soon realizes how wrong he was about Nella, and works hard to gain her trust and love.
In my opinion, even though Sam could be a jerk (at first) he did redeem himself mid-way and through the end of the book. I liked the story, but as I said before...it is easy reading, so if you are looking for intesity, strong sexual situtations and course language, this book is NOT for you.
I liked that the herione never apologized or felt bad about being a larger woman. She proudly wore her curves and wasn't ashamed of her body, like so many BBW novels out there. She was a nurturer and had ALOT of patience dealing with the hero.
Nella and Sam get married with the understanding that it will be a marriage of convience. She is alone, and close to losing her home- He is a millionare widower with a young son who needs a mother. Their relationship is rocky for a while. Sam keeps telling Nella he would never be attracted to larger women and he insults her at times. Lucky for him (because if it had been me I would have decked him one) Nella brushes off his rude comments and showers love and affection on Sams young son.
Despite himself, Sam soon realizes how wrong he was about Nella, and works hard to gain her trust and love.
In my opinion, even though Sam could be a jerk (at first) he did redeem himself mid-way and through the end of the book. I liked the story, but as I said before...it is easy reading, so if you are looking for intesity, strong sexual situtations and course language, this book is NOT for you.
July 14, 2012
I enjoyed this book. Being full figured myself, I found Nella's attitude about life refreshing and somewhat inspirational! It's not always easy to keep an attitude of acceptance when society places such importance on being thin and "attractive". Nella understood beauty is from within and served as a great reminder for me. This message came at a needed time.
While others have not rated this very high, I did! I appreciate seeing "like" women as the heroine!
I especially liked the message from the author at the end of the story! Thank you Pat!
While others have not rated this very high, I did! I appreciate seeing "like" women as the heroine!
I especially liked the message from the author at the end of the story! Thank you Pat!
October 16, 2017
Ho amato tutto di questo romanzo:
- La forza interiore di Nella, che non aveva paura del suo aspetto e non frignava mai;
- La dolcezza di Jack, che mi sembrava davvero materializzato nella realtà,
- La malinconia perenne dell'anima di Simon
Forse il fatto che Simon fosse miliardario ha un po' ridicolizzato il potenziale della vicenda, riducendola ad una sorta di favoletta, ma io ho adorato tutto. La storia si è svolta con la giusta dose di angst e la passione dei protagonisti è stata soft , ma intensa.
- La forza interiore di Nella, che non aveva paura del suo aspetto e non frignava mai;
- La dolcezza di Jack, che mi sembrava davvero materializzato nella realtà,
- La malinconia perenne dell'anima di Simon
Forse il fatto che Simon fosse miliardario ha un po' ridicolizzato il potenziale della vicenda, riducendola ad una sorta di favoletta, ma io ho adorato tutto. La storia si è svolta con la giusta dose di angst e la passione dei protagonisti è stata soft , ma intensa.
January 30, 2019
A sweet romance novel with a body positive message. It is steamy at times but not too graphic.
Nella was maybe my favorite plus-sized heroine so far. Although, I think at times it was overstated how “healthy” she was despite being larger. The evolution of Nella and Sam’s relationship was interesting and more natural than a marriage of convenience typically is.
If you’re looking for a short and sweet HEA, this hits the mark.
Nella was maybe my favorite plus-sized heroine so far. Although, I think at times it was overstated how “healthy” she was despite being larger. The evolution of Nella and Sam’s relationship was interesting and more natural than a marriage of convenience typically is.
If you’re looking for a short and sweet HEA, this hits the mark.
January 1, 2020
What starts out as a marriage of convenience, soon turns into something real when they start seeing each other in a different light. Wonderful characters and an interesting story. It is always a joy listening to the fabulous Joy Nash! 💕
July 8, 2018
DNF 20%.
November 7, 2010
"Rubenesque Romance" was a book I stumbled on at the public library and this author is coined the best of the genre because she writes motivational novels with full beautiful woman heroines to show plus size woman can be sexy, romantic and exciting as the typical slim leading lady. It was an interesting sub-genre but I found it to be a bit preachy and focused too much on the fact that the heroine was plus size. The man who was attracted to her was slim, handsome and athletic- double standard? The whole time he is doubting that he could be attracted to a woman who is "fat." It was like reading the script of a lifetime movie with the moral ending that men can find woman attractive regardless of their dress size. An interesting concept and I liked the relationship she had with his son an her confidence was motivating that all woman should own their beauty!
October 17, 2012
The premise is the standard marriage of convenience that turns to love. I have no issues with it since I believe that it's the way you tell the story that really counts. I enjoy reading about a plus size heroine who actually likes herself and doesn't feel the need to change. I had hoped to like this, but just couldn't.
The writing left so much to be desired. There was a whole lot of telling me how the characters felt, and not enough showing me through their actions and words. The dialogue is subpar, I didn't feel any connection between the leads and I felt like I was being preached to, more than told a story.
A real disappointment.
The writing left so much to be desired. There was a whole lot of telling me how the characters felt, and not enough showing me through their actions and words. The dialogue is subpar, I didn't feel any connection between the leads and I felt like I was being preached to, more than told a story.
A real disappointment.
February 13, 2012
What an incredible disappointment. The premise of the story was rather cute, and I'll admit, there were pockets of satisfaction here and there, but the writing overall was truly atrocious with a lack of research and overflow of preaching... it was so frustrating knowing that this could have been a decent story.
I can suspend belief in fiction; it's expected. But authors that require the reader to suspend intelligence is just insulting. I am *this* close to writing to Ms. Ballard and asking her what was she thinking when she wrote the last 1/8th of the book?
I can suspend belief in fiction; it's expected. But authors that require the reader to suspend intelligence is just insulting. I am *this* close to writing to Ms. Ballard and asking her what was she thinking when she wrote the last 1/8th of the book?
November 18, 2012
booo, yuck! wow - I'm on a roll with the bad books. Poorly written, no flow, choppy, lame, meh...I ran out of coherent adjective. lol
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