Format: eGalley
Release Date: January 5, 2014
Publisher: Self
Source: NetGalley
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Parody
Purchase: Amazon
Please note this book is a romantic parody. It is not intended to be taken as a serious romance. As a matter of fact, for optimum results the author recommends you read it in your best "Valley Girl" voice. ;)
When Jasmine's best friend and roommate tells her she's pregnant, Jasmine is less than overjoyed. Especially when Roni tells her that she isn't sure just who the father is. Complicating matters is Jasmine's unwelcome attraction to her billionaire playboy boss. What follows is a mind-blowing journey down the trail to motherhood that will test the bounds of their friendship and the limits of Jasmine's patience.
"Who's Your Baby Daddy?" is an erotic romance parody short story intended for mature audiences only.
I'm in the fringes of a reading slump and because my reading calendar is quite full, I can't afford to slum it just yet. So as a way to alleviate my "reader fatigue" I decided to read something light and funny. WHO'S YOUR BABY DADDY by I. Ronik is the right book to do the job. At 80+ pages, this book is sexy and fluffy, it's begging you not to take it too seriously.
WHO'S YOUR BABY DADDY is a romantic parody as the blurb says. The main characters are best friends Veronica and Jasmine and both are in the cusp of a great change. Roni just found out she's preggers and just like the Maury Povich show, she doesn't know who the father is. After checking her black book, she narrowed it down to 4 men and with Jazzy's help, they tried to collect DNA samples from Roni's potential baby daddies and what ensued is a ridiculous story that only happens in fiction. While Roni is in the middle of a paternity investigation/sex fest, Jazzy found love in her boss, Christopher. So there's also love-in-the-workplace drama involved and I enjoyed how I. Ronik made that part realistic and not this superficial lovefest.
This short is told in alternating POV's between Roni and Jazzy. I enjoyed the solid friendship between Roni and Jazzy, their loyalty and love for each other was well established and unquestionable. Aside from the conflicts in their respective lives, the main crux revolves around their friendship. It was shallow but, again, realistic and was resolved eventually. Things were pretty even until the end where I. Ronik took me by surprise and turned WHO'S YOUR BABY DADDY upside down. I loved what she did and in a way it's expected, this is a parody after all so a funny but serious story is out of the question.
Verdict: WHO'S YOUR BABY DADDY is a fabulous read. It did the job in as far as pulling me out of my semi slump. I recommend you give this a gander when you're in the mood for a good quickie.
Ah, good. I need a pick me up and this sounds like a good one. Great review Braine, hopefully I can enjoy as much as you.
ReplyDeleteI think you would, it doesn't require too much "involvement" if you know what I mean.
DeleteI love when author's twist things and take you by surprise. This sounds like a perfect in-between read :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it took me by surprise although the characters were already hinting at it.
DeleteInteresting title there...well at least it got you out of your reading slump :)
ReplyDeleteYup, that it did.
DeleteThis sounds really good and interesting. I like books that are funny and take you somewhere totally unexpected. Great Review, SW
ReplyDeleteI now want to read her other books because I like her humor. You can tell she has fun writing this story.
DeleteThis sounds like so much fun! I'll keep it in mind when I need a good dose of humor.
ReplyDeleteYou do that, great "break" when our fictional life gets too heavy LOL
DeleteI'm glad you found something light and fun to pull you out of your slump, Braine! I was in need of some giggles after all the end-of-world books I've read lately. :)
ReplyDeleteEOW?! Read this then! This should "neutralize" that.
DeleteHmm, still not sure. I have not have good experiences with parody books yet.
ReplyDeleteI hope you give this a chance, it's only a short one plus the "parody" won't hit you til the end. But I do agree, parodies are hard to pull off.
DeleteLOL I loved the first book in I. Ronik's parody series, I was howling with laughter. And I have this one too.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll find some more books to help you want to continue reading :)
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
I saw your review and I was kicking myself for missing the first one so when I saw this it was insta-click for me.
DeleteNice review. Sounds like a light read with some funny thrown in.
ReplyDeleteThat it is!
DeleteExcellent! Glad this one did the job of lightening things up. I try to find books like this too when I'm broody.
ReplyDeleteShe's now going to be my go-to when I'm in a mood.
DeleteI love a good light and fluffy read every now and then! Glad this book was able to pull you out of your semi-slump. Great review!
ReplyDeleteTeresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives
Only bloggers relieve a slump by reading another book LOL
DeleteI was totally drawn to your blog because of this book's title when I saw it in my Bloglovin' feed. It's sounds like it was a light & fun read. Maybe I'll give contemporary romance a try one of these days. Mind you, my TBR pile is already big enough as it is without throwing another genre into the mix!
ReplyDeleteLOL the title is catchy!
DeleteI gave up trying to sort my TBR. When someone comments I just say "there's a method to that madness". Thanks for stopping by Carmel :)
It does sound pretty fun :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by :)
DeleteI confess when I saw it I didn't know what to expect with the cover and the synopsis but I like fun stories like that so it's nice too.
ReplyDeleteHaha! The title is so telling that it's going to be a fun ride.
DeleteThis one sounds pretty fun! I enjoy a good parody now and again!
ReplyDeleteYup and this is well written too so win-win!
DeleteThis sounds like a fun and silly read! I need that right now, thanks for bringing it to my attention!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, it'll be a cool weekend read especially if you're feeling lazy...like me.
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