Review: She saved the Best for Last!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 18, 2011
Baby Love the final installment of the Mel and Tia Trilogy was such an emotional roller coaster that I am still recovering from the adrenaline shock. I am honestly blown away by this author. It is very rare for an author to write a series where readers can continue to relate to the main characters without sacrificing some aspect of the story but I must say that Sienna Mynx outdid herself in this series, if anything the author conveyed the absolute devotion and love that Mel and Tia have for each other despite cultural, ethnic, and economic differences. With this story expect the unexpected. It is intense from the beginning as Mel discloses his fears, love, and relentlessness when it comes to protecting his "princess" Tia and the birth of his unborn child. As the story unfolds a man from Tia's past arrives casting doubts and fears in Tia as she realizes that she must choose to fully engage herself with being a wife and mother or continue on her path in advancing in her career despite the chips and cracks that prick on her relationship with Mel. On the other hand Mel is just as intense and even more alpha than ever. Worried that Tia may stress herself to death, he learns that Tia may develop a condition that may cause her to lose the baby. Mel goes on a warpath insistently urging Tia to go on early maternity leave which results in numerous of fights and misunderstandings between the couple. Unbeknownst to Mel a rival for Tia's love surfaces and is stopping at no costs to reclaim Tia under any circumstances. The confrontation between the two men is so good I yelped with glee when Mel gives it to him hard and good. We also see the return of Margie and the Jackson clan who continue to add humor and even some drama in this story. The Jackson clan champion Mel and Tia and with the aide of Margie make sure that nothing and no one stands between the couple.And let us not forget the raw sensuality of the love scenes. As Tia's girth increases so does Mel's lust for her the love scenes were really beautifully written, especially the ones written with Tia eight months pregnant. All I can say is whoo! One of the main reasons why I absolutely adore this story is dynamic between Mel and Tia. Tia is not your traditional leading heroine. She at many times is very bossy, spoiled, bratty and you wonder at times how does Mel have patience. But on the flip side of a coin she is also loving, loyal to her family, and fiercely determined to balance her career, motherhood, and her relationship with Mel. And it is that resolution which I can identify with Tia because watching her struggle reminds me of many career woman of today who also have to juggle the many curve balls that marriage and motherhood bring.  And last but not least our beloved Mel. He is not your classic romantic hero protagonist. On the contrary Mel is what your mother and father warn you about. But despite his flaws, insecurities, and the mistakes he has made from his past the author exhibits Mel's masculinity in such away that you realize that his values and views in life although at times are archaic only stem from his absolute adoration, loyalty, and love for his Tia. All I can say is that I wish there were more Mel's out thereIn conclusion, although I was very happy to read the concluding chapter of Mel and Tia I am also a bit bereft. I want to read more of this series and see how these characters relate as parents but its like the old saying goes you can't have too much of a good thing. But alas I give this story a five star review and for a treat this weekend I will be reading the entire series beginning with My Funny Valentine, St. Patty's baby and of course Baby Love over again. If you are new to this series I earnestly urge you to buy this novel and the previous novels mentioned in the series. It is worth every penny. Voila!