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Too Many Secrets, April 27, 2003
This review is from: Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe (Paperback)
The title, Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe, is a catchy title that could lead a reader to believe that the unknown paternity of a child is the issue. However, Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe, Jamise L. Dames' debut novel, offers much more of an intricate storyline than the title indicates. The Jacobs siblings, Simone, Derrick and Kennedy, have always been there for each other since the [end of life] of their parents as children, but when it comes to their relationships, they keep to themselves. Why all of the secrets, why can't they be forthright with each other? Simone is at the top of her game in the corporate world but her lover, Nigel, has a deep dark secret; Kennedy is a single mother and graduate student that can hold her own with the best of them and her child's father, Jared, is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to absentee fathers. Are Kennedy and Jared over each other? Brother Derrick is a man that will not commit until love comes surprisingly knocking at his door and thrown into this mix is best friend Miranda and the issues that plague her relationship. Together, these siblings fight their way through a myriad of life issues. Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe is a fast paced novel filled with secrets, facades, lust, sadness, shame and love. Readers' curiosity will be piqued because of the entanglements formed and the resolutions of the intertwined story. Filled with passion and emotion, the plot is intriguing and will beg you to continue reading until the last page. Kudos to Jamise L. Dames for a very good, plot driven and engaging read. Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves...
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shades Of Romance Magazine Review, April 25, 2003
This review is from: Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe (Paperback)
MOMMA'S BABY, DADDY'S MAYBE is a great debut novel by Jamise L. Dames. She has skillfully written a high-impact drama about the Jacobs Family: Kennedy, Simone, and Derek. These siblings bring new meaning to the word drama. Kennedy is a smart and beautiful single mother. She doesn't allow anything to stand in her way of obtaining love and happiness. As the story unfolds, Kennedy is faced with tragedy in all areas of her life. How she deals with them, shows her real strength. Simone is an attractive VP at one of the nation's top accounting firms. She has it all when it comes to business. Her love life appears to be on the right track, until the unexpected happens. Simone, as the oldest, has always been the caregiver to her two siblings. Will she recognize the need for help and allow her family to care for her through her latest trial? Derek is a handsome Wall Street exec and every woman's dream man. He's hiding something from his family that can possibly not only destroy him emotionally, but one of his sisters. Derek learns that he must be true to himself and his family in order to achieve the kind of happiness he's seeking. Ms. Dames exhilarating story shows how the lack of communication can cause all kinds of havoc in one's life, especially when dealing with family. In MAMA'S BABY, DADDY'S MAYBE, the Jacobs were able to pull through their individual drama's and love each other in spite of life's complications.
Reviewed by Shelia Goss
Shades Of Romance Magazine
sormag.com
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Like No Other, March 23, 2003
This review is from: Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe (Paperback)
Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe is the start of Baby Momma's Drama like no other you will ever read. This was a fast pace moving story with character's you'd enjoy reading about. It was a story of love , lust ,secrets, betrayal, and heartaches because of mistrust and fascades. Secrets you would not believed that was revealed in the end. Three wommen, Three men, and the truth. This is spicy and sexy moving story you have got to read. Simone, Kennedy, and Miranda.
Each have a story to share about there men.
In all honesty I give the author 4.5* , and I can handly wait for her next novel. Great job and I will be looking forward to seeing one of the major book publishers picking this one up real soon. I feel Dafina (Kensington )would certainly love this one.
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