A young wife pregnant with her first child after years of struggling with infertility, learns along with her husband that he fathered a child with his ex-Fiance 7 years ago. Now the little girl's mother lies in a hospital room and he is called to meet and take responsibility for the child.

It's a story I read before, but I was very in the "twist" to this story, the little girl is Biracial. This added what I hoped were cultural elements and even issues regarding racism which were addressed. My first thought was that there had to be a "hair" scene and I think it was very well written and accurate. I also enjoyed seeing the struggle(s) to accept this from Evvette's point, but It would have been nice to have more of Judd's struggles or even more of how the families reacted.

I've seen a few reviews where people dislike Evette for being petty and selfish but I didn't find her to be either. I though her struggle was very real and though that she actually came around a lot quicker than I expected. While he didn't cheat, finding out that something you though was true ( his chastity in this case) and that you held to high esteem is false and then seeing the evidence( his daughter) cannot be an easy thing. I think she grieved and stepped up in a somewhat realistic manner.

Overall, I enjoyed this books- it wasn't preachy or fake, but a interesting take one of the surprises that show up in life. ( )

They seem to have it all as they prepare for the birth of their first child. Then a phone call changes everything. Six years before Judd broke up with his fiance and is shocked to learn he is a father to Jolie. Sadly Tabrina his ex is in a coma so Jolie needs a home.

An enjoyable read this book shows a family coming to terms with life changing events but the ending was never really in doubt. It was good at challenging Evette's attitudes which were influenced by her upbringing. It did also show well how forgiveness is not always easy. I did wonder at the term bi-racial, mixed race is the usual term ( )