Love To Love You Baby (Zebra Contemporary Romance) [Paperback]

Kasey Michaels (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Simply adorable doesn't begin to describe this charming contemporary romance, the first of two books by Michaels (Someone to Love; etc.) about twin brothers Jack and Tim Trehan. Injured and retired from his baseball career at the age of 28, Jack spends his time these days endorsing products and drifting around the mansion he's never gotten around to furnishing. When his Aunt Sadie hires a decorator, Jack is all for it, especially when the pretty decorator shows up shortly after his hippie cousin leaves her infant daughter, Magenta Moon, on his doorstep and departs for Katmandu. Interior designer Keely McBride is desperate for a job and figures the commission from decorating Jack's swank suburban digs will provide the funds she needs to open her own business back in Manhattan. She'll do anything to remain employed, including caring for Jack's niece. Complications set in when Magenta Moon's mobster wannabe uncle decides he wants custody and Keely and Jack pretend to be engaged to throw off a social worker. Lively banter and imaginative characters - such as Petra, the precocious baby sitter; Sweetness, the boxer paid to throw fights; and wacky Aunt Sadie who decorates her home with plastic oddities - come together to make this witty, whirlwind narrative a delight. (Nov.)
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From Booklist

Jack Trehan is in a funk because his career as a pitcher for the NY Yankees is over and his flaky cousin left for Katmandu, dropping off her infant daughter, Magenta Moon, literally on his doorstep. Entering into this madness is Kelly MacBride, who has come to redecorate Jack's empty 15-room house. She sees the job as a means to reclaim her former life as an interior decorator in New York, but Jack tells her she can redecorate the house only if she moves in and watches little Magenta Moon. Her need to succeed motivates her, but along with the baby, she also has to deal with Jack, his twin, an eccentric aunt, a mobster-wanna-be cousin, and a genius baby-sitter who goes through a different persona every day. Kelly and Jack grow attached to the baby and each other, but career decisions could drive them apart. An entertaining read that promises to continue: Michaels has plans for Jack's twin. Patty Engelmann
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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821768441
• ISBN-13: 978-0821768440
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,609,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Madcap Romance!, January 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Love To Love You Baby (Zebra Contemporary Romance) (Paperback)

After reading the reviews, I felt compelled to submit my opinion! Let's face it, most of us don't read books like this expecting a lot of realism. I want entertainment, and with this book, I definitely was thoroughly entertained. The characters are hilarious, and eccentric to say the least. In many romances I read, the supporting characters are bland and boring. I usually skim through those scenes wanting to get to the interesting parts. In this book, I loved reading about the crazy characters--I wish they had been in more of the scenes! I agree with the reviewer who mentioned laughing her way through the book. I also found myself picturing the story as a movie in my mind. It reminded me of the hilarious movie "What's Up Doc?" with Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal because of the zany characters and situtations. Was that movie realistic? Nope. Was it funny, extremely entertaining, even heartwarming and a very popular movie? You bet! I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romantic comedies!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and fun, November 19, 2001

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This review is from: Love To Love You Baby (Zebra Contemporary Romance) (Paperback)

The hero and heroine of Love to Love You, Baby make this story really engaging because they're so true to life and yet just a little off-center. Each has been washed up in their career of choice and is searching for the next thing. They're frustrated, frustrating (to each other) and just plain mixed up. Spending time with them and the adorable baby who accidentally lands in the hero's lap, as well as the daffy extended cast of characters, makes for a romance of sheer escapist fun. There are some slow spots in the middle, and some events seem forced for humor rather than enhancing the story, but overall, this is a good bet for a laugh and a few hours away from your own frustrations. It's not quite as good as Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, but much better than Ms. Michaels' last effort. Give it a try.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once again glad i don't put merit into bad reviews, April 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Love To Love You Baby (Zebra Contemporary Romance) (Paperback)

This book was adorable. I love how Kasey Michaels fills her book with wacky and fun loving characters. Sometimes her romance seems to take a backseat, but with everything else going on it doesn't take away from the book. There are several parts of this book I laughed out loud while reading. If you love fun books you will love this. I can't wait to read Jack's brother Tim's story!