New Year's Babies

Rating:
Summary: The stork brings three bundles of joy
Review: I don't usually read anthologies, but I read Body & Soul by Jennifer Archer and loved it, so when I found out that Tory and Dillon's story was going to be told in New Year's Babies, I had to read it! New Year's Babies is three stories in one book.

The Confused Stork by Eugenia Riley B

When Emma wakes up in the hospital after giving birth to her daughter she is shocked to find that her daughter is missing. All she remembers is mayhem in the delivery room and something about a stork... When she receives a note with a ticket back to Victorian London so she could go pick up her baby that a "confused stork" had "misdelivered", she doesn't believe it. But sure enough, Emma finds herself back in Victorian London on the doorstep of a handsome earl, who is also a rake. Everybody thinks that Matthew is the father of her baby and when his housekeeper demands that she stay, Matthew agrees to let Emma stay. Determined to marry her off, Matthew tries to find a husband for Emma. This proves to be hard when the handsome earl finds himself falling in love with the beautiful American mother who is from the future.

Blame it on the Baby by Jennifer Archer A

This was my favorite. If your'e an expectant mother, or are a mother, this is one to read. Tory Todd is feeling out of sorts, and at eight months pregnant she feels that her husband Dillon doesn't understand what she is going through. Almost by magic, after opening a fortune cookie, Tory and Dillon switch places, literally. Tory is now a man but Dillon is a woman who is pregnant! This book was so funny that I laughed out loud several times. (my husband had to ask what was so funny) Dillon goes through a baby shower, swollen feet, a doctor's visit, (complete exam!). Tory and Dillon find out that the only way they can find out what they need to do to change back is to reach out and find out what is really important in their marriage. If you read just one story in this book, this is it.

A Little Bit of Magic by Kimberly Raye A-

Samantha is happy with her life as it is. (although she has the hots for her handsome neighbor Jack whom she had a one night stand with six month earlier) Her 92 year old grandmother doesn't see it that way. Samantha needs to be married and have children. As a woman who has never wanted children, Samantha doesn't agree. AT ALL. Unfortunately the man she wants, Jack, wants a dozen children. Grandma Gigi uses her magic to bring the two together by turning a doll into a baby. Samantha must ask Jack for help to take care of the baby. I laughed through this one too, mostly because I was reminded so much of myself. I haven't diapered a baby IN YEARS! Nor have I hardly held one. Keep it away! Samantha finds that motherhood isn't too bad, and Jack is pretty great too. (assuming that twelve kid thing is re-considered)

Rating:
Summary: The stork brings three bundles of joy
Review: I don't usually read anthologies, but I read Body & Soul by Jennifer Archer and loved it, so when I found out that Tory and Dillon's story was going to be told in New Year's Babies, I had to read it! New Year's Babies is three stories in one book.

The Confused Stork by Eugenia Riley B

When Emma wakes up in the hospital after giving birth to her daughter she is shocked to find that her daughter is missing. All she remembers is mayhem in the delivery room and something about a stork... When she receives a note with a ticket back to Victorian London so she could go pick up her baby that a "confused stork" had "misdelivered", she doesn't believe it. But sure enough, Emma finds herself back in Victorian London on the doorstep of a handsome earl, who is also a rake. Everybody thinks that Matthew is the father of her baby and when his housekeeper demands that she stay, Matthew agrees to let Emma stay. Determined to marry her off, Matthew tries to find a husband for Emma. This proves to be hard when the handsome earl finds himself falling in love with the beautiful American mother who is from the future.

Blame it on the Baby by Jennifer Archer A

This was my favorite. If your'e an expectant mother, or are a mother, this is one to read. Tory Todd is feeling out of sorts, and at eight months pregnant she feels that her husband Dillon doesn't understand what she is going through. Almost by magic, after opening a fortune cookie, Tory and Dillon switch places, literally. Tory is now a man but Dillon is a woman who is pregnant! This book was so funny that I laughed out loud several times. (my husband had to ask what was so funny) Dillon goes through a baby shower, swollen feet, a doctor's visit, (complete exam!). Tory and Dillon find out that the only way they can find out what they need to do to change back is to reach out and find out what is really important in their marriage. If you read just one story in this book, this is it.

A Little Bit of Magic by Kimberly Raye A-

Samantha is happy with her life as it is. (although she has the hots for her handsome neighbor Jack whom she had a one night stand with six month earlier) Her 92 year old grandmother doesn't see it that way. Samantha needs to be married and have children. As a woman who has never wanted children, Samantha doesn't agree. AT ALL. Unfortunately the man she wants, Jack, wants a dozen children. Grandma Gigi uses her magic to bring the two together by turning a doll into a baby. Samantha must ask Jack for help to take care of the baby. I laughed through this one too, mostly because I was reminded so much of myself. I haven't diapered a baby IN YEARS! Nor have I hardly held one. Keep it away! Samantha finds that motherhood isn't too bad, and Jack is pretty great too. (assuming that twelve kid thing is re-considered)

Rating:
Summary: Highly Recommended
Review: The Confused Stork by Eugenia Riley

Emma Fairchild awakens in her hospital room sore, tired and confused. The last thing she remembers about being in the delivery room is excruciating pain, drifting and out of consciousness, and the fluttering of...stork wings? Soon, a messenger appears with a note explaining that her child has been mistakenly delivered to Victorian England by a confused stork in his dotage. Along with the distressing news, she is given a "ticket" to the past, which she uses with desperate haste so she can reclaim her child. She finds more than motherly love when she arrives in the past, she also finds Matthew Weymouth, a man who could use a little magic in his life himself.

Ms. Riley delivers an interesting tale. Everyone who loves regency loves a reformed rogue, and that is what Matthew Weymouth becomes. Emma is a little silly, in my opinion, but she does deliver some nice one-liners!

Blame it on the Baby by Jennifer Archer

How many of you who have been pregnant wished that, just for awhile, that your partner could experience it first hand? That would show him.

In this story, Tory Beecham-Todd is fed up with being taken for granted. When will she have the time to accomplish her goals and live her dreams? It seems her husband Dillon has it easy. He gets to have one job--managing a restaurant--while she is a college student, part-time law clerk and full time wife and mother to their daughter with another child on the way. Now, his desire to buy into the restaurant business threatens her desire to enter law school. How could he even consider this without realizing what she needs is a little help? She wished Dillon could realize what it was like for her...

She gets her wish when by a quirk of fate, she and Dillon switch places! He realizes what she deals with day to day, but Tory also comes to realize that Dillon's life isn't all she thought it was either.

Ms. Archer tells a story with a strong moral, while giving us some laugh out loud reading! The unique style is one to look for in the future. At first I thought Dillon's reaction was a little hysterical, but upon reflection, I believe this is more than likely how a guy would react to the situation. The fantasy of having your mate fill your shoes and actually understand things from your point of view is wonderful! And wouldn't anyone love the chance to try to see what makes a man tick.

A Little Bit of Magic by Kimberly Raye

Samantha Skye is on the verge of obtaining the very thing she has worked so hard for--a promotion, the keys to the executive washroom, and perhaps her father's respect. The prototype for the new Miss Kiss doll ensures it. Only...her world is turned upside down when her Granny Gigi weaves a spell that turns the doll into a flesh and blood baby! A child is the last thing on Sam's list, if indeed it made it at all. She reluctantly turns to her neighbor, Jake, for help. Jake is willing to help, because he has his own plans for Sam. The one night of passion they had shared weeks earlier had ruined him for other women, and he intended to make Sam see the light one way or another.

Ms. Ray's story is magical and charming, not to mention steamy! The chemistry between Jake and Samantha keep the reader turning the pages. Granny Gigi is a loveable nut.

Rating:
Summary: Highly Recommended
Review: The Confused Stork by Eugenia Riley

Emma Fairchild awakens in her hospital room sore, tired and confused. The last thing she remembers about being in the delivery room is excruciating pain, drifting and out of consciousness, and the fluttering of...stork wings? Soon, a messenger appears with a note explaining that her child has been mistakenly delivered to Victorian England by a confused stork in his dotage. Along with the distressing news, she is given a "ticket" to the past, which she uses with desperate haste so she can reclaim her child. She finds more than motherly love when she arrives in the past, she also finds Matthew Weymouth, a man who could use a little magic in his life himself.

Ms. Riley delivers an interesting tale. Everyone who loves regency loves a reformed rogue, and that is what Matthew Weymouth becomes. Emma is a little silly, in my opinion, but she does deliver some nice one-liners!

Blame it on the Baby by Jennifer Archer

How many of you who have been pregnant wished that, just for awhile, that your partner could experience it first hand? That would show him.

In this story, Tory Beecham-Todd is fed up with being taken for granted. When will she have the time to accomplish her goals and live her dreams? It seems her husband Dillon has it easy. He gets to have one job--managing a restaurant--while she is a college student, part-time law clerk and full time wife and mother to their daughter with another child on the way. Now, his desire to buy into the restaurant business threatens her desire to enter law school. How could he even consider this without realizing what she needs is a little help? She wished Dillon could realize what it was like for her...

She gets her wish when by a quirk of fate, she and Dillon switch places! He realizes what she deals with day to day, but Tory also comes to realize that Dillon's life isn't all she thought it was either.

Ms. Archer tells a story with a strong moral, while giving us some laugh out loud reading! The unique style is one to look for in the future. At first I thought Dillon's reaction was a little hysterical, but upon reflection, I believe this is more than likely how a guy would react to the situation. The fantasy of having your mate fill your shoes and actually understand things from your point of view is wonderful! And wouldn't anyone love the chance to try to see what makes a man tick.

A Little Bit of Magic by Kimberly Raye

Samantha Skye is on the verge of obtaining the very thing she has worked so hard for--a promotion, the keys to the executive washroom, and perhaps her father's respect. The prototype for the new Miss Kiss doll ensures it. Only...her world is turned upside down when her Granny Gigi weaves a spell that turns the doll into a flesh and blood baby! A child is the last thing on Sam's list, if indeed it made it at all. She reluctantly turns to her neighbor, Jake, for help. Jake is willing to help, because he has his own plans for Sam. The one night of passion they had shared weeks earlier had ruined him for other women, and he intended to make Sam see the light one way or another.

Ms. Ray's story is magical and charming, not to mention steamy! The chemistry between Jake and Samantha keep the reader turning the pages. Granny Gigi is a loveable nut.