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Molly Cassidy is a doula, or professional labor assistant, who is in growing demand among the pregnant women in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Her dreams of opening a doula clearing house at Bradshaw Medical Center, where expectant mothers can come to learn about doulas and find a doula to work with them is fading because of the arrival of Dr. Clay Reynolds who adamantly opposes anyone outside of medical professionals and fathers in the birthing room. How can Molly convince Dr. Reynolds that doulas have a place too? Oh, Baby is listed as the third book in The Whitney Chronicles Series but it can easily stand alone and be totally enjoyed even if the other two books have not yet been read. As is the case with many chick lit books, Oh, Baby is written in first person from Molly’s point of view. Molly is a strong Christian, a kind person and an inspired doula who takes her work with “her mothers” as her special calling. I liked that she remains respectful of Dr. Reynolds expertise and maintains her professionalism even while Clay intermittently has a melt down over her appearance in “his mothers” delivery room. While the resolution worked itself out rather quickly at the end, Oh Baby was a delight, as was the character of Molly herself. Molly was surrounded by some wacky pets, as well as some fun friends and family who were also trying to work out their romantic lives as Molly and Clay struggle with their personal attraction and professional war. Molly gives us some simply wonderful one-liners of spiritual wisdom that would make great inspirational magnets and enriched my reading experience. Baer has a great touch with a breezy delivery and spiritual gems that are expressed through the characters actions and not by preaching at the reader. Highly recommended. Reviewed by Crystal |
The Whitney Chronicles Series Book 3: Oh, Baby
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