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Frieda balances the demands of being a widowed mother with her longing for companionship. At 35, she remains attractive and sexually active, yearning to secure a partner not only for herself but also for her son. Her sisters provide well‑dated “candidates,” including Ilene’s affluent and accomplished match, while Frieda’s own experiences lead her to a young, passionate man—full of promise yet unmoored from stability. The story follows Frieda as she confronts her assumptions about perfect marriage, the realities of single motherhood, and the possibility that love may come from the most unexpected places.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Valerie Frankel
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