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5.0 out of 5 stars
Winner of the WordWeaving Award for Excellence, May 9 2002
English teacher Pam Carver becomes proof that condoms do not always work. Unfortunately, the parents and the administrators of the private school where she teaches will not sympathize with an unwed mother. So colleague and friend Grant Gilbert's unexpected proposal offers the perfect solution. A simple written contract and they will be married for a year, assuring security for mother and child. She never expected to fall in love, and she dreads the day when this patched together family will come unraveled.After thirteen years of divorce, Grant's ex-wife still attempts to manipulate him whenever it suits. This time she plans to go oversees for a year, dropping his teen son Andy in his lap after years of excuses as to why he could not spend time with him. But to have this year with his son, Grant needs a live-in housekeeper now, and none are available. Therefore, he proposes a marriage of convenience to solve both his and Pam's difficulties. He does not suspect the overwhelming consequences of their marriage. The traditional marriage for convenience theme includes unusual twists in YOU'RE MY BABY by Laura Abbot. The premise is absolutely fascinating, with a morally questionable choice for the biological father, which becomes utterly understandable once the circumstances emerge. The motivation for this marriage of convenience is absolutely believable: Mother-to-be Pam risks her beloved career and the ability to support herself and her child without a ring on her finger. Her proposed husband likewise has a desperate, yet utterly convincing, need for a wife. The resulting family dynamics create enough tension to keep the reader glued to their tale. In addition, teen Andy's journal also provides remarkable insight in a fascinating context, and his attitude with a capital A is exactly how a teen would respond under the circumstances. The battles over teens, new babies, parenting mistakes, and love make YOU'RE MY BABY one of the best Superromances I have had the privilege to review. Make room on your keeper shelf for this winner of the WordWeaving Award for Excellence.
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