Those Baby Blues

by Sheridon Smythe

Book Overview

Hadleigh Charmaine felt as though she had been cast in a made-for-TV movie. The infant she had taken home from the hospital was not her biological child, and the man who had been raising her real... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 050552483X
• ISBN13: 9780505524836
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Love Spell
• Length: 351 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.4" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Those Baby Blues

Hadleigh Charmaine is trying very hard not to panic. The daughter that she gave birth to four years ago is not her biological child. Evidently the hospital where she had her baby mixed her daughter up with another newborn. Hadleigh is grief stricken at the thought of having to give up the little girl she has been raising. When she finds out who has the daughter she gave birth to, she is astounded by the man's stubbornness but at the same time thankful that he loves the little girl she had. The fact that the man is movie star Treet Miller means nothing to Hadleigh other than he has more money than her - material things don't matter. She is worried about his feelings for her as well as the daughter that is biologically his. Baby swapping at the hospital is a new mother's nightmare. The fact that the switch in Hadleigh's case is a result of something Treet did made her crazy. She loves the daughter she has been raising and Treet adores the daughter he has been raising. It is a catch 22 situation that they have no hope of getting out of. The only good thing that can happen is if Treet and Hadleigh fall in love - lucky for us readers that that very thing happened - despite everyone's trepidation. Sheridon Smythe has taken a tough situation and plot and made it into a worthy read. I would have loved a bit more spice to Hadleigh and Treet's love scenes but the emotional ties between both characters was more than evident in Those Baby Blues. Readers who like contemporary romance with realistic plotlines and great banter between characters will adore this book. Talia Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

5 blue ribbons from Romance Junkies

Hadleigh Charmaine treasures her daughter and wouldn't change anything about their life. Sure her husband left soon after he learned of her pregnancy but becoming a mother is one of the best experiences of her life. It's been four years and her ex-husband's demand for a paternity test has resulted in some shocking revelations - he's not Sam's father, but more importantly, Hadleigh isn't her biological mother. Movie star Treet Miller adores his daughter Caroline. She may have been the result of a tremulous relationship with a model but he'll never regret having her. He's been granted full custody of Caroline and Cheyenne hasn't seen her since she was an infant. Now she's four years old and Treet's just learned that the daughter he's raised and loved does not belong to him. If it wasn't for Hadleigh's ex-husband's insistence on a paternity test Hadleigh's life wouldn't be suddenly spinning out of control. The knowledge that Sam isn't her daughter has her fearful that the real parents will take her daughter from her and leave her with a child she doesn't even know. What she doesn't realize is that Treet is as scared of losing Caroline as she is of losing Sam. Neither of them is willing to give up the child they raised but there are questions they have about their biological child. The counselor appointed by the hospital to handle Hadleigh and Treet's case suggests that they spend time together along with the children. Hadleigh and Treet believe her idea has merit and after spending a little time getting to know each other without the girls present decide that a little time away is just what they all need. Once they're all together they discover that they actually make an ideal family but Hadleigh believes that Treet is really only interested in having both daughters. He's a big movie star with incredible baby blue eyes and there are any number of women who would love to share his life so why would he choose her? I thoroughly enjoyed this charmingly witty story. The characters are absolutely perfect simply because their personalities are so varied. Sheridon Smythe writes this baby switch storyline with empathy, love and a whole lot of laughter that pulls the reader into the storyline and ensures that you're entranced through the entire book. The daughters, Caroline and Sam, are adorable. Alone, they're a handful, but put the two together and they're a force to be reckoned with and their antics had me chuckling. THOSE BABY BLUES combines issues associated with being a celebrity with the legal and emotional ramifications of a baby switch situation. Chrissy Dionne (courtesy of Romance Junkies)

Those Baby Blues

Fun-loving, sexy and funny all in one. Keeps your attention all the way through! A good beach read!

Well written and funny

This is the story of babies being switched at birth and the resulting confusion for all when the switch is discovered. Sheridan Smythe takes us through this experience, which is made even greater by the fact that the father in this story is a drop dead handsome actor, with her characteristic humor. I would definitely consider this book a must buy.

deeply ardent tale of love

Her former husband Jim Leigh demanded DNA testing of their child though Hadleigh Charmaine has never had any other lover. The test result shocks them when Dr. Manubay informs them that neither one are the biological parents of Samantha. Jim wants to sue the hospital for giving them the wrong baby while Hadleigh wants the nightmare to go away as she loves the child that she has raised by herself. Dr. Manubay tells them that he must report the mistake to County central Hospital.Hollywood star Treet Miller loves his daughter whom he has raised by himself. Her "mother" Cheyenne Windsor wanted nothing to do with the baby, vowing that Treet would not get her either. When he learns the news Treet, like Hadleigh, refuses to give up the child he raised alone, but has a need to meet his biological offspring. As the adults struggle with the switch, they fall in love, but Hadleigh remembers the portrait Cheyenne painted of Treet. Adding to the confusion is that Cheyenne has returned stirring up further misconceptions.The writing team of Sheridon Smythe avoids clichés while relating a tale of love on several levels within a story line that grips the reader as soon as Dr. Manubay announces the DNA results though why Jim insisted on the test is beyond the comprehension of this reviewer. The lead couple and their children are delightful cast members, but neither one of their former partners contains a redeeming characteristic. Still THOSE BABY BLUES provides the audience with a deeply ardent tale of love.Harriet Klausner