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She's My Baby
"No husband, no boyfriend, no pets and definitely "no" children..." These were the "rules" that took magazine CEO Leila Owens to the top. Always in charge, in control, she was never rattled. Until she finds a baby in her kitchen on Christmas--and a sexy neighbor wearing next to nothing knocking at her front door....
Garrick Grayson didn't know whom to comfort first, the howling infant or the career diva without a clue.
But with a little help, Leila's soon juggling bottles, naps and meetings, while Garrick is falling for adorable Emma--and gorgeous, feisty, maternally challenged Leila. Garrick had sworn off women married to their jobs; Leila had sworn off everything else. So why, when they were together, did things feel so...right?
Garrick Grayson didn't know whom to comfort first, the howling infant or the career diva without a clue.
But with a little help, Leila's soon juggling bottles, naps and meetings, while Garrick is falling for adorable Emma--and gorgeous, feisty, maternally challenged Leila. Garrick had sworn off women married to their jobs; Leila had sworn off everything else. So why, when they were together, did things feel so...right?
297 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 1, 2006
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About the author
Adrianne Byrd
60 books279 followersNational Best-selling author Adrianne Byrd has always preferred to live within the realms of her imagination where all the men are gorgeous and the women are worth whatever trouble they manage to get into. As an army brat, she traveled throughout Europe and learned to appreciate and value different cultures. Now she calls Georgia home.
Looking back, Adrianne believes her passion for writing began at the ripe old age of thirteen. It was also the age when she was introduced to romance novels by a most unlikely source: her fifteen-year old brother. The book was probably given to keep her out her brother’s hair, but it was a gift that changed her life.
In books, Adrianne found a way out of her awkward teenage years and into a world of fictional friends that would stay with her for a lifetime. It wasn’t long before her imagination took flight and she was writing her own love stories. Within a year, she completed her first book, which she vowed would never see the light of day.
Writing remained a hobby until 1994 when a co-worker approached her with an article on Romance Writers of America. Who knew there was an organization of women just like her? By 1996 she sold her first novel, Defenseless, to Kensington Publishing.
Her first release received rave reviews by Romantic Times and fans. Her other novels were consistently selected as the Magazine’s Top Pick. In 2001 Slam Jam nominated, Say You Love Me, for best romance. Her 2003 release Comfort of a Man won Romantic Times Best Multicultural Romance, Romance in Color’s Readers Choice Awards for Favorite Book, Favorite Hero, and Favorite Heroine; Shades of Romance’s Best/Arabesque Romance Book; Slam Jams Emma Award for Favorite Traditional Romance; Romance in Color’s Reviewer’s Choice Award for Author of the Year, Book of the Year and Best BET/Arabesque Book. And lastly Comfort of a Man was a 2003 Georgia Romance Writers Maggie finalist for best Contemporary. In 2004 she released her first romantic suspense novel, If You Dare, with HarperCollins. In 2006 her novel Measure of a Man was nominated for Best Multicultural Romance while her Harper Torch novel Deadly Double was nominated for an Emma. In 2007 she won an eharlequin.com Joey Award.
In 2006 Adrianne along with fellow writer Niobia Bryant penned her first Urban Novel, DESPERATE HOODWIVES, writing as De'nesha Diamond. The book is set for release February 2008 from Simon and Schuster. For more information, visit http://www.deneshadiamond.com.
Ms. Byrd has been featured in many national publications, including Today’s Black Woman, Upscale, and Heart and Soul. She has also won local awards for screenwriting. For the future, she looks forward to continue creating characters that make people smile, laugh, and fall in love.
Looking back, Adrianne believes her passion for writing began at the ripe old age of thirteen. It was also the age when she was introduced to romance novels by a most unlikely source: her fifteen-year old brother. The book was probably given to keep her out her brother’s hair, but it was a gift that changed her life.
In books, Adrianne found a way out of her awkward teenage years and into a world of fictional friends that would stay with her for a lifetime. It wasn’t long before her imagination took flight and she was writing her own love stories. Within a year, she completed her first book, which she vowed would never see the light of day.
Writing remained a hobby until 1994 when a co-worker approached her with an article on Romance Writers of America. Who knew there was an organization of women just like her? By 1996 she sold her first novel, Defenseless, to Kensington Publishing.
Her first release received rave reviews by Romantic Times and fans. Her other novels were consistently selected as the Magazine’s Top Pick. In 2001 Slam Jam nominated, Say You Love Me, for best romance. Her 2003 release Comfort of a Man won Romantic Times Best Multicultural Romance, Romance in Color’s Readers Choice Awards for Favorite Book, Favorite Hero, and Favorite Heroine; Shades of Romance’s Best/Arabesque Romance Book; Slam Jams Emma Award for Favorite Traditional Romance; Romance in Color’s Reviewer’s Choice Award for Author of the Year, Book of the Year and Best BET/Arabesque Book. And lastly Comfort of a Man was a 2003 Georgia Romance Writers Maggie finalist for best Contemporary. In 2004 she released her first romantic suspense novel, If You Dare, with HarperCollins. In 2006 her novel Measure of a Man was nominated for Best Multicultural Romance while her Harper Torch novel Deadly Double was nominated for an Emma. In 2007 she won an eharlequin.com Joey Award.
In 2006 Adrianne along with fellow writer Niobia Bryant penned her first Urban Novel, DESPERATE HOODWIVES, writing as De'nesha Diamond. The book is set for release February 2008 from Simon and Schuster. For more information, visit http://www.deneshadiamond.com.
Ms. Byrd has been featured in many national publications, including Today’s Black Woman, Upscale, and Heart and Soul. She has also won local awards for screenwriting. For the future, she looks forward to continue creating characters that make people smile, laugh, and fall in love.
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March 7, 2017
Really sweet story! The three Owen sisters suffered an unspeakable tragedy when they were 8, 10 and 12 years old. Their mother's suicide left them abandoned, homeless and guilty. So when Samantha dropped Emma off and disappeared for 3 months I wasn't surprised. She was questioning her own parenting skills. But what I loved most is how Roslyn and Leila stepped up and took responsibility for their baby niece. And of course, there are no words for how wonderful Garrick was as he supported the woman he didn't even realize he loved. Nicely Done!
February 17, 2019
Re-read I still love his story because every woman is not maternal as the world would have us to believe. It's funny, endearing and love the way the H/h chances their minds on what they will and will not accept in a relationship!
January 8, 2016
Awwwww! This one got me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I'm gonna go hug a puppy!
March 27, 2014
Here's my review:
I originally decided to read the back cover of “She’s My Baby (Kimani romance)” because of the cuteness of the baby on the front cover. Once I read what the plot of the story was, I became very interested in reading the story because it was slightly different then the stories I had been recently reading. Garrick (hero) and the Leila (heroine) are both career-oriented individuals; however, Garrick is looking for a woman who is more interested in taking care of a home and a family then a career. Leila is definitely not interested in having children; however, she instantly has to become a mother to baby Emma when her youngest sister Samantha leaves Emma in Leila’s home with only a note (I’ll leave you to read the story and find out what happens).
I enjoyed the story line; however, I really wish that I could have seen a little more romance (dates) between Garrick and the Leila because it would have added even more depth to their relationship. The descriptions of the characters; especially the antics of the baby played very well in the story. I would definitely read other books by Adrianne Byrd.
I originally decided to read the back cover of “She’s My Baby (Kimani romance)” because of the cuteness of the baby on the front cover. Once I read what the plot of the story was, I became very interested in reading the story because it was slightly different then the stories I had been recently reading. Garrick (hero) and the Leila (heroine) are both career-oriented individuals; however, Garrick is looking for a woman who is more interested in taking care of a home and a family then a career. Leila is definitely not interested in having children; however, she instantly has to become a mother to baby Emma when her youngest sister Samantha leaves Emma in Leila’s home with only a note (I’ll leave you to read the story and find out what happens).
I enjoyed the story line; however, I really wish that I could have seen a little more romance (dates) between Garrick and the Leila because it would have added even more depth to their relationship. The descriptions of the characters; especially the antics of the baby played very well in the story. I would definitely read other books by Adrianne Byrd.
July 19, 2007
Excellent Read
This is the first time I've read an Adrianne Byrd novel. But you can bet I'll be checking out more from her. I really enjoyed this story. I enjoyed the sisters relationship and how they held it together, somewhat despite what happened to them and between them. And I really enjoyed the romance between Leila and Garrick. It was a quick, sweet read.
This is the first time I've read an Adrianne Byrd novel. But you can bet I'll be checking out more from her. I really enjoyed this story. I enjoyed the sisters relationship and how they held it together, somewhat despite what happened to them and between them. And I really enjoyed the romance between Leila and Garrick. It was a quick, sweet read.
November 25, 2018
This was a great book! I could actually see this being a movie on TVONE. Would love for the ending to continue on a little more.
December 5, 2011
I read many of Adrianne Byrd's book and out of all of them , I must say that out of all that I've read , this was one of the most attention - grabbing. I really enjoyed reading this book, for many reasons. The first reason is that the book is based on relationships ; such as the relationship between lovers, sisters, parents and their children. I happen to be a person who really values and cherishes all relationships because it's an important aspect of life. Life is based on all the relationships one has, whether it's friends, family or spouse. The main characters are Leila and Garrick. There's love, attraction and chemistry between them yet things are so difficult. They both have difficulties in expressing their true emotions for each other and force themselves to hold back. The main reason why its so hard for them to connect is because they're so different . Leila is a workaholic whos very involved with her job and doesnt have time for relationships , while Gerricks the opposite. Another why they're both restricting themselves from falling in love is because of the experiences they encountered in their past. Leila and Garrick allow their past to get in the way of there present and future.
This book falls under the genre of romance, which happens to be one of my favorite genres. Maybe that's the reason why I truly enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy romance stories. Byrd has a unique writing style , where she's very descriptive and that allows the reader to really visualize what's happening and bring more of an interest to the readers.
This book falls under the genre of romance, which happens to be one of my favorite genres. Maybe that's the reason why I truly enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy romance stories. Byrd has a unique writing style , where she's very descriptive and that allows the reader to really visualize what's happening and bring more of an interest to the readers.
July 29, 2016
Well, this is a... cute story. I'll be honest, there isn't a lot to this. It's a predictable romance where everyone ends up happy at the end of the book. Simple, cookie cutter, and exactly what most women want to read about.
Unfortunately, I am not one of those women.
Unfortunately, I am not one of those women.
December 30, 2008
The baby on this cover is cute. The story is cute too.
August 26, 2014
I really enjoyed it..... first actual book I've held in over two years
January 24, 2015
A quick lighthearted read! I enjoyed Garrett and Leila's story. I would love to see a sequel in the near future to see if these two made it work.
December 8, 2014
I absolutely loved it!!!
This needs to be a Holiday movie. I never laughed so hard; I actually had tears. What a great read. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
This needs to be a Holiday movie. I never laughed so hard; I actually had tears. What a great read. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
August 21, 2022
One of my favorite books by this author.
August 30, 2011
Cute story.
November 16, 2021
I really loved this book.
I gave this to a four star rating because there were some grammar mistakes throughout the book that made it hard to understand what the author was trying to say. On Christmas Leila walked into her kitchen with a surprise on her kitchen counter. Surprise! Leila and her sisters each had emotional intimate issues with the death of their parents, but especially their mother. Garrick dealing with his own issues, vows to No Gold Diggers and/or Career Women. In the end with Leila learning to take care of her youngest sister's daughter with the help of Garrick. They each learn to love and crave what they once vowed
that they did not want to begin with. I would definitely reread this book again and again. I wish that there could have been another book to follow up with this one.
I gave this to a four star rating because there were some grammar mistakes throughout the book that made it hard to understand what the author was trying to say. On Christmas Leila walked into her kitchen with a surprise on her kitchen counter. Surprise! Leila and her sisters each had emotional intimate issues with the death of their parents, but especially their mother. Garrick dealing with his own issues, vows to No Gold Diggers and/or Career Women. In the end with Leila learning to take care of her youngest sister's daughter with the help of Garrick. They each learn to love and crave what they once vowed
that they did not want to begin with. I would definitely reread this book again and again. I wish that there could have been another book to follow up with this one.
April 18, 2021
i love baby plots. so when i see the baby pic i can't resist myself. but the story was ...i don't know how to put this...i like some parts ..but others i don't. i hate it when women compromise their career because of children. cz i know a woman can be both, a great mom and a career woman at the same time. so when she sold her company i can't like the story anymore.
well it was a decent read.
well it was a decent read.
March 29, 2018
This was such a great book!
Very entertaining! Had me very interested from the moment I picked it up! Well my boyfriend picked it && he picked a good one!! Leila and Garrick were the cutest and how they had to basically take care her niece pulled them together! This book was amazing!
Very entertaining! Had me very interested from the moment I picked it up! Well my boyfriend picked it && he picked a good one!! Leila and Garrick were the cutest and how they had to basically take care her niece pulled them together! This book was amazing!
November 21, 2020
A Great Story
This was a great story by Adrianne Byrd. Although written several years ago, it didn't seem outdated. It felt current and relevant. I loved baby Emma, and the cover was gorgeous. I will miss Adrianne, and wish that she was still here with us. Bravo!
This was a great story by Adrianne Byrd. Although written several years ago, it didn't seem outdated. It felt current and relevant. I loved baby Emma, and the cover was gorgeous. I will miss Adrianne, and wish that she was still here with us. Bravo!
November 3, 2017
This was a great ready the layers to this story keep me going.
November 5, 2017
Cute baby handsome neighbor love story
It had a great beginning. The story moved along at a good pace. It only gave necessary details and the ending tapped up the story.
It had a great beginning. The story moved along at a good pace. It only gave necessary details and the ending tapped up the story.
August 30, 2019
You can have a career as well as a family. I like that Garrick and Leila had good relationships with their siblings.
February 7, 2020
I really enjoyed this book! It was fast pace, easy to read and hard to put down.
June 29, 2021
nice quick read!
August 10, 2021
Heart warming
A good read, especially if you’re looking for something light on the heart, a little spicy and a dash of comedy
A good read, especially if you’re looking for something light on the heart, a little spicy and a dash of comedy
May 20, 2022
This book had a quite a few plot points and language that didn't sit right with me, but it's from 2006 so I let that go.
The premise was super cute though. I like the love story.
The premise was super cute though. I like the love story.
March 24, 2023
Serious and hilarious story!
I loved the book, the characters were great. I just wish they’d had found out at a “Baby Announcement Party” about the triplets! LOL!
I loved the book, the characters were great. I just wish they’d had found out at a “Baby Announcement Party” about the triplets! LOL!
March 28, 2023
Awsome read interesting from the start to the finish could not put the book down a must read
October 14, 2015
"No husband, no boyfriend, no pets and definitely "no" children..." These were the "rules" that took magazine CEO Leila Owens to the top. Always in charge, in control, she was never rattled. Until she finds a baby in her kitchen on Christmas--and a sexy neighbor wearing next to nothing knocking at her front door....
Garrick Grayson didn't know whom to comfort first, the howling infant or the career diva without a clue.
But with a little help, Leila's soon juggling bottles, naps and meetings, while Garrick is falling for adorable Emma--and gorgeous, feisty, maternally challenged Leila. Garrick had sworn off women married to their jobs; Leila had sworn off everything else. So why, when they were together, did things feel so...right?
I really enjoyed this book... the characters were witty and entertaining. It was realistic in how it touched on the way our past affects the future. The fact that the man was the one who wanted a child was a nice touch.
Garrick Grayson didn't know whom to comfort first, the howling infant or the career diva without a clue.
But with a little help, Leila's soon juggling bottles, naps and meetings, while Garrick is falling for adorable Emma--and gorgeous, feisty, maternally challenged Leila. Garrick had sworn off women married to their jobs; Leila had sworn off everything else. So why, when they were together, did things feel so...right?
I really enjoyed this book... the characters were witty and entertaining. It was realistic in how it touched on the way our past affects the future. The fact that the man was the one who wanted a child was a nice touch.
June 29, 2008
I really loved this book. Since I'm really into romance, it was fitting. I really like Leilia's character as much as I liked Garrick's. Both were in denial in some wya or another and both had past problems that kept each other apart, like real people. Both of their problems had o deal with children. Leila- ever since her mother committed suciside, she wonder if she could ever be a good mother, and she thought that if she had any children that would kill her options of ever finding that out. Garrick- thought that if his ex wife had a baby that everything would change.
February 6, 2015
A Good Read
A story of three sisters who were traumatized by the suicide of their mother. One sister is happily married with two children while the other two are still carrying baggage from the death. They can't seem to let go of the death. The youngest has a baby, drops her off unexpectedly with the oldest who is a workaholic, doesn't want children, and doesn't know how to care for a baby. Her neighbor helps her,they fall in love, she becomes pregnant, they get married, and she overcomes her insecurities. I recommend this book. Read it.
A story of three sisters who were traumatized by the suicide of their mother. One sister is happily married with two children while the other two are still carrying baggage from the death. They can't seem to let go of the death. The youngest has a baby, drops her off unexpectedly with the oldest who is a workaholic, doesn't want children, and doesn't know how to care for a baby. Her neighbor helps her,they fall in love, she becomes pregnant, they get married, and she overcomes her insecurities. I recommend this book. Read it.
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