I think Tiare in Bloom is the best of the three books. What a great message in this story. It's about love, caring, being responsible and how important it is to listen to those you love.I love the character of Matarena. She is lucky to have such wonderful women in her life. I think with out them, she'd of killed Pito long ago. It can't be easy to love a guy like Pito. He is such an insensitive macho jerk, but finally he comes around to being the father and husband he was meant to be, with a little help from a very small brown eyed girl!I love Matarena's nutty family. I almost wish I had one like it. Note, I said "almost". People dream of such a large loving family with lots of aunties, cousins, nieces and nephews, but they can also drive you crazy. I have enjoyed all three of these books so much.