She's the One

by Sandra Kitt

After the death of an old friend whom she had not seen in nearly seven years, Deanna discovers that she has been named guardian of Stacy's biracial daughter and finds herself coming to terms with her own goals, dreams, and identity as an African-American woman as she and the handsome Patterson Temple join forces to protect the frightened child. Original.

Genres: Fiction, Romance

Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 2001

About the author

Sandra Kitt is the author of more than twenty novels, including The Color of Love, Significant Others, and Close Encounters, as well as numerous short stories.

Her work has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award and has appeared on theEssence and Blackboard bestseller lists. She is the recipient of the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award.

A native New Yorker, Kitt previously worked as a graphic designer, creating cards for UNICEF, illustrating books, and exhibiting her own work, which is included in the collection of the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles. She formerly served as the managing director of the Richard S. Perkin Collection in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History.

Reviews

[Eli · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think it was a good story but with a superficial execution. So many characters and none of them had a clear development... I feel like the author used them as a resource, used them when she need it and we don't see much about them, I mean... Betts: we get to knew her but she desappears sometimes and we don't know anything about her...Richard: we know they have trouble when Jade came to Deanna's life but we didn't get a chance to know him really or to even realize that they were breaking up for real... Nancy: she was trying to get Deanna's job but wasn't even a threat.... And of course Marcus: there was an story there but we didnt get much information about his motives (other than just money, he seems really dumm and not so evil how someone can think at the beginnig) I was expecting Deanna have struggle so much more than she actually did there were no really struggles ... all the problems or incidents were easy solving... there was not much going throu. Even the romance part, not enough.
I like the idea of the book not the book itself. But I think was enough to get me finished it, still can't give it 3 stars. Maybe 2,5.

[Edshara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice romance. The writing was pretty decent and the plot had many different threads. The characters were nicely written but they were way too judgmental for my taste, especially in the beginning. It was also weird how certain characters spent most of the book trying to talk Dee out of her decision, only to seemingly jump on the bandwagon towards the end.

Their is some sextivity in the book. One instance is tame and the other is more detailed. While I could have done without it, I am glad that the overall plot didn’t suffer so the author could include it. This was still a well rounded novel. I will definitely look into reading more of her work.

[LaTonya Nevels · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story of loss, courage, love, and triumph

DeAnna, a woman who seemed to have a perfect life, the perfect job, and the perfect relationship is thrown for a loop when she gets a phone call that makes her revisit her past. In doing so, she learns to embrace her past and to let go of everything for a new life, and love.

[Ladybelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible book. Stereotypical portrayal of African Americans. According to this book, blackness means uneducated, ex criminals, junk food and whiteness means well educated, well spoken and well dressed. Time to move on from these lazy tropes.

[Sharon Hinds · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book I read it so many times 😍

[Geena Kenemore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me happy. 85 year old woman can still find love. No the book was not about and old woman . lol

[Sonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a great novel and story. It is not a traditional love story but it is a great one.

[Vonetta Augustine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Deanna and Patterson’s love story. Stacy brought them together by having Deanna be responsible for daughter and Patterson’s grandmother having a relationship with Stacy. Deanna and Stacy met at an abortion clinic. One had the procedure and the other did not.

Deanna and Patterson took some time to really got to know each other and once they clear up their misconceptions about each other, they eventually fall in love 🥰. I also appreciated the supporting characters. The additional storyline of Patterson and his son was well -honest and sweet. Just like their love story.

Some parts were tough to read like the little girl father kidnapping her and leaving her in a burning building and her begging her father’s accomplice not to leave her. That stuck with me.

Great read. I bought the ebook so I can read it again. 😊

[--karen Green-berry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful Story

This is another wonderful story from this author. I love the way she built up Patterson and Deanna's story. Their initial meeting was wrought with distrust and apprehension. Their love for Jade (her mother had been murdered), allowed them to put aside their differences and eventually find their HEA.

[Leticia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A vividly written love story!

[Karen Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Thanks Sandra Kitts for another great novel. I truly enjoy your works of fiction. Blessings! I love seeing/reading about African American women in a positive manner.

[Annette K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to keep reading!!

It was like looking at a movie. I did not want to put the book down. I had to know wha was going to happen at the end.

[Vivian · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5-star read

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. I love books with kids in it.

[Vivian · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5-star read