Nobody's Perfect (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Nella pulled the door closed behind her, stopping on the patio long enough to replace a cushion that had blown from a lounge chair before..." (more)
Key Phrases: real estate lady, golden brown eyes, hay ride, Sam du Cannon, Bowling Green, Miss Covington (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Nobody's Perfect is an engaging novel about a marriage of convenience -- or is it?A "plus-sized" woman needs to keep her childhood home, and a fairly egotistical man has had it for relationships, and just wants a mother for his son...a mother that, he hopes, he will not be physically attracted to and with whom he will not be tempted to share a relationship. Or so he keeps telling himself, but life and human hearts have unpredictable surprises in store, in this charming, witty, and tender love story with a twist.

Midwest Book Review
(July 2004 Small Press Bookwatch)

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Description

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.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Pearlsong Press (July 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971324794
• ISBN-13: 978-0971324794
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,034,087 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ballard's Nobody's Perfect Near Perfect, September 19, 2002

By	Leona L. Lee (Franklin, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nobody's Perfect (Paperback)

Nella is so kind, beautiful, strong and loving, the reader falls in love with her immediately. The fact that she is "plus-size" is dealt with in such a manner that her being big is, indeed, a plus. Sam, the single father of three-year-old Jake, is handsome, wealthy and likes his women thin. But he, too, can't help but fall in love with Nella. In Nobody's Perfect, Ballard has created a heroine who has learned to love herself despite living in a society that inundates us with the message that thin is better. Ballard addresses stereotyping without preaching. Very quickly, size is no longer a character in this fun, fast-paced romance that the reader will love.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Plus Sized Heroine! Yeah!, January 9, 2003

By	Brenda Condit "satinskper" (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nobody's Perfect (Paperback)

Well first off I must say a big thanks to Pat Ballard for giving us a heroine who is plus sized and loves herself. Its not often we see one so it was very refreshing to find one in this book.

This is the first book I've read by this author and it won't be the last. Its a quick book. You can finish it in an afternoon. The story is easy to follow and filled with excitement and love.

Nella, the heroine, has just agreed to marry the pig headed, arrogant, anti-fat, Samuel. Now its a marriage of convience. His small son needs a mother or he may loose him to his grandparents in a nasty custody battle, and she wants to keep her home. Not great grounds for a marriage but Nella has a strike against her. She has already fallen in love with Sam's son. She willing puts up with Sam's attitude for the sake of the child but soon decides that Sam had better start treating her like a human being. She demands he respect her and soon finds that Sam isn't all that bad. He just needed a strong woman to make him wake up to reality.

They soon find themselves very attracted to each other and passions flare. But before they can live happily ever after they must fight his ex-in-laws for the boy.

I really enjoyed this story. The author makes it quite clear that being a plus sized person doesn't mean that you are unhealthy, stupid or unlovable, it just makes you human.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Love Story, November 12, 2001

By	Sandy Funk (Blanchard.Okla.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nobody's Perfect (Paperback)

It`s a love story of two people looking for love but don`t plan on letting it happen. But with the love they both have for a child and all the excitement they find themselves into, they grow to fall in love. The love and sex they both find is too much for them. The story keeps you wanting more! It`s very exciting!! And it is written with very good taste. The more Pat writes the better her books get. She has a very gifted talent! It is good reading for all. I loved it and I love her, she is a dear best friend of mine, and I am very proud of her.