She's the One [Paperback]

Sandra Kitt (Author)

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Manager of the research library for a Manhattan-based TV station, Deanna Lindsey's life is organized and upwardly mobile with an appropriately compatible male friend. Her safe but sterile world takes a radical turn when she receives a call from the city medical examiner asking her to come to the morgue and identify the body of a woman she hasn't seen in seven years. Much to Deanna's dismay, not only is the body that of her long-absent friend, but the young white woman has appointed Deanna as the guardian of her six-year-old, multiracial daughter.

City fireman Patterson Temple takes one look at the beautiful young black woman at the morgue and classifies her as too proper, classy, upscale, and high-maintenance. He's not convinced that Deanna Lindsey is the best person to take charge of newly-orphaned Jade, currently being cared for by his beloved grandmother. Deanna doesn't welcome his interference, but Patterson is determined to remain involved in Jade and Deanna's life until he's satisfied that a home with Deanna is the best possible solution for the little girl. Patterson never expects to fall in love with the uptight but vulnerable Deanna, and Deanna is stunned to find herself irresistibly drawn to the strength and compassion beneath Patterson's blunt, slightly rough exterior. Both of these wary people will have to learn to trust and open their hearts if they are to find a happy ever after together.

Kitt draws a fascinating picture of the world of the heroine--an educated, proper, urban professional with limited emotional involvements--juxtaposed against the world of the hero--a blue collar fireman with the calloused but clean hands of a working man who is deeply involved in his community. As expected from this talented author, the characters are multidimensional, the urban setting right on target, the conflicts complicated, and the resolutions deeply satisfying. She's the One is quite simply one of the best contemporary romances of the year. --Lois Faye Dyer

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Signet (August 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451203909
• ISBN-13: 978-0451203908
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #785,719 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 A good read, September 1, 2001

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J.C. Wallington "jnettefrommi" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: She's the One (Paperback)

Sandra Kitt can always be counted on to bring together most unlikely people, and make them see how right they are for each other. In this novel the woman and man are from different economics and social class. Also the woman who is content to be childless falls for a young biracial child.

Librarian Deanna recieves a phone call to come to the morgue to identify a body of a friend she has not seen in years. While at the morgue she meets fireman Patterson (Pat) Temple. Feeling he is beneath her with his ordinary city job, they do not appear to hit it off, but there is some underlining attraction.

Imagine, more to Deanna surprise, she is named guardian of little Jade. A child she has never seen. More to her surprise, Jade has connection with Pat and his grandmother, so once again they are thrown together by circumstances.

Deanna has been content to be childless, but feels obligated to take in this child. She finds out motherhood could be difficult but she is willing to give it a go. She has a good support system and her best support is Pat.

Deanna becomes more curious about this man. She checks out his amateur band. They begin to interact more and more with each other, and the sparks ignite. Instead of putting out this fire, it is fanned more and more until Pat realizes that Deanna is the one!!

While reading I did not really think of this as a romance novel. Just a story where two people got together because of circumstance and started a relationship that blossomed into love. This is a book I would recommend.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For a great read -- Ms. Kitt is the One!, September 18, 2002

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Dana Yvette Banks (new york, new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: She's the One (Paperback)

This is one of my favorite books by Ms. Kitt. It was believable, warm and endearing. The main characters were strong and the little girl, adorable. Although the main character and her mother were estranged at the beginning of the book, her mother is there when she needs her the most. It's a book about trust, hope and a belief that "nice guys don't always finish last!" Another great read from Ms. Kitt!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Though it dragged in spots, this was a good book!, February 15, 2004

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K. A Tate "Hopeful Romantic" (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: She's the One (Paperback)

I enjoyed how Deanna and Patterson started out wary of one another then, little by little, they broke down the stero-types and began to appreciate each other and see how much the had in common. There romance built into this beautiful love. I could feel it grow for not just each other but also for Jade - who was adorable. The ending was kind of quick, throwing in the "Nancy" thing seemed a bit much and I don't understand why the writer made being a fireman sound as if it's scrapping the bottom of the barrel and something to be ashamed of but otherwise, it was a good book.