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Wedlocked: A Novel
On what should be the happiest day of her life, Rebecca Ross is panic stricken. Rebecca has just wed Craig Jacobs, but she realizes she put more thought into choosing her florist than she did in choosing the man shes just pledged to love for the rest of her life.
Before Craig, Rebecca, a talented Long Island girl, dreamed of following in her grandmothers footsteps with an acting career. Unfortunately, she was cut down to size by years of disappointment, and by her first lovea Hollywood director. She returned to Long Island a lost and broken woman, and ended up in the last place she ever her old bedroom at her parents house.
But Rebeccas mother, an overzealous convert to Judaism, has a long held dream marry off her three daughters to Jewish men. So no one is more thrilled than her when Rebecca meets and marries bon vivant Craig Jacobs, the man who has won over the whole family. Too bad theyre all about to discover that underneath his charismatic shell, this Prince Charming is anything but!
Wedlocked is a funny, warm, and engaging story about life, love, marriage and family. This page-turner is the perfect summer read! Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Social Lives
Before Craig, Rebecca, a talented Long Island girl, dreamed of following in her grandmothers footsteps with an acting career. Unfortunately, she was cut down to size by years of disappointment, and by her first lovea Hollywood director. She returned to Long Island a lost and broken woman, and ended up in the last place she ever her old bedroom at her parents house.
But Rebeccas mother, an overzealous convert to Judaism, has a long held dream marry off her three daughters to Jewish men. So no one is more thrilled than her when Rebecca meets and marries bon vivant Craig Jacobs, the man who has won over the whole family. Too bad theyre all about to discover that underneath his charismatic shell, this Prince Charming is anything but!
Wedlocked is a funny, warm, and engaging story about life, love, marriage and family. This page-turner is the perfect summer read! Wendy Walker, bestselling author of Social Lives
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2011
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Bonnie Trachtenberg
8 books112 followersBonnie Trachtenberg graduated from New York University with a major in Film and Television Production. She promptly found a job on a B movie you never heard of. Four days later she retired from her film career after working the craft service truck and throwing her back out while attempting to lift a man-sized coffee urn.
Realizing she was meant to be a writer, Bonnie worked 4,749 crappy jobs (give or take) on two coasts before being published in a national magazine. Her writing career then took her from the health and fitness field to the entertainment industry to journalism and public relations before she landed her dream job as Senior Staff Writer/Copy Chief at Book-of-the-Month Club. There, she wrote hundreds of book reviews and hobnobbed with the literati. At this time, she also began work on her first novel.
Five years later, Bonnie was laid off along with 500 of her colleagues after a corporate takeover. She did not despair, but instead took it as a sign from the heavens that it was time to finally finish her freaking book already. She did. Her debut book, Wedlocked: A Novel, was released June 16, 2011. Her second, Neurotically Yours was written soon after. Both are multi-award winning novels.
Bonnie lives on Long Island with her husband, Mitchell Silbowitz.
Realizing she was meant to be a writer, Bonnie worked 4,749 crappy jobs (give or take) on two coasts before being published in a national magazine. Her writing career then took her from the health and fitness field to the entertainment industry to journalism and public relations before she landed her dream job as Senior Staff Writer/Copy Chief at Book-of-the-Month Club. There, she wrote hundreds of book reviews and hobnobbed with the literati. At this time, she also began work on her first novel.
Five years later, Bonnie was laid off along with 500 of her colleagues after a corporate takeover. She did not despair, but instead took it as a sign from the heavens that it was time to finally finish her freaking book already. She did. Her debut book, Wedlocked: A Novel, was released June 16, 2011. Her second, Neurotically Yours was written soon after. Both are multi-award winning novels.
Bonnie lives on Long Island with her husband, Mitchell Silbowitz.
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August 21, 2012
Locked, Loaded and Livid, but Lovely at the end.
Rebecca Ross is sarcastic, witty, and hilarious with her dry humor. We meet her on her wedding night to Mr. Wrong. Rebecca goes back in time to explain exactly how she ended up in this horrific situation. Following her dreams and inspired by Grandma Emma, Rebecca flies from her comfortable middle class suburban nest to the hills of Hollywood.
Her adventures there are full of ups and downs and include crazed roommates, sleazy agents, and a devilish man who gives her a double wallop, sending her back to the arms of dear mom.
Rebecca brings the narration to the aftermath of the wedding, including delectable descriptions of an Italian honeymoon from hell, her newlywed husbands insane and ridiculous acts of stupidity and rescue by an unlikely knight in shining armor.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SURPRISING TWIST AT THE END. But I cannot give it away. Guaranteed you will walk away cheerful that all the stars lined up, rewarding Rebecca Ross with her happily ever after.
Warning: don't read this book while imbibing liquid refreshments of any type unless you have waterproofed your Kindle. And if you haven't done your sit-ups, prepare for an aching belly.
Rebecca Ross is sarcastic, witty, and hilarious with her dry humor. We meet her on her wedding night to Mr. Wrong. Rebecca goes back in time to explain exactly how she ended up in this horrific situation. Following her dreams and inspired by Grandma Emma, Rebecca flies from her comfortable middle class suburban nest to the hills of Hollywood.
Her adventures there are full of ups and downs and include crazed roommates, sleazy agents, and a devilish man who gives her a double wallop, sending her back to the arms of dear mom.
Rebecca brings the narration to the aftermath of the wedding, including delectable descriptions of an Italian honeymoon from hell, her newlywed husbands insane and ridiculous acts of stupidity and rescue by an unlikely knight in shining armor.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SURPRISING TWIST AT THE END. But I cannot give it away. Guaranteed you will walk away cheerful that all the stars lined up, rewarding Rebecca Ross with her happily ever after.
Warning: don't read this book while imbibing liquid refreshments of any type unless you have waterproofed your Kindle. And if you haven't done your sit-ups, prepare for an aching belly.
March 12, 2016
There is nothing I like better than seeing a jerk get what he deserves and that is exactly what happens to Craig. What a bumbling idiot!
On the flipside, I love to see that Rebecca actually decided to pursue her heart's desire. Bummer that she spent so long trying to make it happen. Typical that her family gave her a hard time about it, but not unexpected.
Wedlocked: A Novel by Bonnie Trachtenberg had some humorous moments in a ridiculously long book. I think it could have been paired back from the 272 pages, and still deliver the same story. I found it interesting that the Kindle version of this book had a smaller font size than most of the Kindle books that I have read. I think if it had been the same as other the others, it would have been over 500 pages, which is really way too long.
The author wrote some believable characters and I could actually see myself as Rebecca. Frankly, I would have kicked Craig to the curb long before walking down the aisle, despite the insistence from my family. However, it was nice to see Rebecca become a stronger woman and come to the realization on her own. While she has to go through a lot to get to the good at the end, (don't we all?), she comes out the other side a better person for it and met some really great people along the way.
Merged review:
There is nothing I like better than seeing a jerk get what he deserves and that is exactly what happens to Craig. What a bumbling idiot!
On the flipside, I love to see that Rebecca actually decided to pursue her heart's desire. Bummer that she spent so long trying to make it happen. Typical that her family gave her a hard time about it, but not unexpected.
Wedlocked: A Novel by Bonnie Trachtenberg had some humorous moments in a ridiculously long book. I think it could have been paired back from the 272 pages, and still deliver the same story. I found it interesting that the Kindle version of this book had a smaller font size than most of the Kindle books that I have read. I think if it had been the same as other the others, it would have been over 500 pages, which is really way too long.
The author wrote some believable characters and I could actually see myself as Rebecca. Frankly, I would have kicked Craig to the curb long before walking down the aisle, despite the insistence from my family. However, it was nice to see Rebecca become a stronger woman and come to the realization on her own. While she has to go through a lot to get to the good at the end, (don't we all?), she comes out the other side a better person for it and met some really great people along the way.
On the flipside, I love to see that Rebecca actually decided to pursue her heart's desire. Bummer that she spent so long trying to make it happen. Typical that her family gave her a hard time about it, but not unexpected.
Wedlocked: A Novel by Bonnie Trachtenberg had some humorous moments in a ridiculously long book. I think it could have been paired back from the 272 pages, and still deliver the same story. I found it interesting that the Kindle version of this book had a smaller font size than most of the Kindle books that I have read. I think if it had been the same as other the others, it would have been over 500 pages, which is really way too long.
The author wrote some believable characters and I could actually see myself as Rebecca. Frankly, I would have kicked Craig to the curb long before walking down the aisle, despite the insistence from my family. However, it was nice to see Rebecca become a stronger woman and come to the realization on her own. While she has to go through a lot to get to the good at the end, (don't we all?), she comes out the other side a better person for it and met some really great people along the way.
Merged review:
There is nothing I like better than seeing a jerk get what he deserves and that is exactly what happens to Craig. What a bumbling idiot!
On the flipside, I love to see that Rebecca actually decided to pursue her heart's desire. Bummer that she spent so long trying to make it happen. Typical that her family gave her a hard time about it, but not unexpected.
Wedlocked: A Novel by Bonnie Trachtenberg had some humorous moments in a ridiculously long book. I think it could have been paired back from the 272 pages, and still deliver the same story. I found it interesting that the Kindle version of this book had a smaller font size than most of the Kindle books that I have read. I think if it had been the same as other the others, it would have been over 500 pages, which is really way too long.
The author wrote some believable characters and I could actually see myself as Rebecca. Frankly, I would have kicked Craig to the curb long before walking down the aisle, despite the insistence from my family. However, it was nice to see Rebecca become a stronger woman and come to the realization on her own. While she has to go through a lot to get to the good at the end, (don't we all?), she comes out the other side a better person for it and met some really great people along the way.
September 23, 2011
The first thing that struck me about Wedlocked was the strong narrative and the instant connection that I felt with the main character. Wedlocked is written in the first person, from the perspective of Rebecca, a 30-something girl who after years of disappointment and rejection settles for love, or what she thinks is love, with a man who turns out to be nothing more than a stranger. Trachtenber’s ability to project her character off the page is absolutely brilliant. At times Wedlocked felt like a memoir of actual events and I was thrilled because so often I wish that I could delve a little deeper into the personalities of the characters that I am reading about. I want to find out their motives and what really makes them tick and this was most definitely accomplished in Wedlocked.
The story line was fantastic, it was full of love, loss, rejection, struggling to achieve one’s dreams and at the core was strong connections and unbreakable bonds with family and friends. This book kept me guessing and on more than one occasion the story took off in a direction that was completely unexpected. For me this was a rare treat, I love to be surprised and this was not your predictable love story. The larger than life characters were an added bonus. Whether they were the ones that you loved, or loved to hate, they were all exquisitely crafted.
I can’t quite put my finger on what makes Wedlocked so special. Is it the strong characters, the author’s ability to get into their heads and make them jump off the pages, or is it the universal story of trying to live up to other’s expectations while staying true to your own dreams? Whatever it is, Wedlocked is a fun, emotional and intensely satisfying read that I would highly recommend to readers who enjoy women's fiction.
4.5 stars. Originally posted on www.handsandhome.ca
I received a review copy of Wedlocked from Pump Up Your Book Virtual Book Publicity Tours (thank you!!!) in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The story line was fantastic, it was full of love, loss, rejection, struggling to achieve one’s dreams and at the core was strong connections and unbreakable bonds with family and friends. This book kept me guessing and on more than one occasion the story took off in a direction that was completely unexpected. For me this was a rare treat, I love to be surprised and this was not your predictable love story. The larger than life characters were an added bonus. Whether they were the ones that you loved, or loved to hate, they were all exquisitely crafted.
I can’t quite put my finger on what makes Wedlocked so special. Is it the strong characters, the author’s ability to get into their heads and make them jump off the pages, or is it the universal story of trying to live up to other’s expectations while staying true to your own dreams? Whatever it is, Wedlocked is a fun, emotional and intensely satisfying read that I would highly recommend to readers who enjoy women's fiction.
4.5 stars. Originally posted on www.handsandhome.ca
I received a review copy of Wedlocked from Pump Up Your Book Virtual Book Publicity Tours (thank you!!!) in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
March 13, 2012
Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the best days of your life. For Rebecca, it was the day she realized she’d just made the biggest mistake of her life and she is anything but the happy bride all her guests think she is. She finds out there’s a lot about her new husband she didn’t know, things he deliberately kept from her. Between the wedding and the honeymoon, Bonnie Trachtenberg takes the reader back in time to show what led to Rebecca’s awful decision, a ruined acting career and a broken heart. Then Trachtenberg shows us just how disastrous a honeymoon can be and the mysterious ways in which love works.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading “Wedlocked.” I laughed and cheered Rebecca on. It felt like she was a real person I knew. I was thrilled when she followed her dream to become an actress and I was angry on her behalf when her first love broke her heart. My heart went out to her when she realized she made a mistake by getting married. Trachtenberg is skilled in creating realistic characters.
I like the way Trachtenberg easily weaves together the present and the past without interrupting the flow of the story. Well, honestly, there’s not a single thing about this book I didn’t like. There’s just the right amount of humor and somehow, everything works out. I look forward to reading Trachtenberg’s next book.
This hilarious take on love and marriage will captivate readers and have them laughing out loud. The easy, flowing pace and genuine, easy to love characters make this book hard to put down. The entertaining and well thought out plot bring everything together to make this a truly great read. Women of all ages will love this book. I recommend this book for high school age and up.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading “Wedlocked.” I laughed and cheered Rebecca on. It felt like she was a real person I knew. I was thrilled when she followed her dream to become an actress and I was angry on her behalf when her first love broke her heart. My heart went out to her when she realized she made a mistake by getting married. Trachtenberg is skilled in creating realistic characters.
I like the way Trachtenberg easily weaves together the present and the past without interrupting the flow of the story. Well, honestly, there’s not a single thing about this book I didn’t like. There’s just the right amount of humor and somehow, everything works out. I look forward to reading Trachtenberg’s next book.
This hilarious take on love and marriage will captivate readers and have them laughing out loud. The easy, flowing pace and genuine, easy to love characters make this book hard to put down. The entertaining and well thought out plot bring everything together to make this a truly great read. Women of all ages will love this book. I recommend this book for high school age and up.
September 6, 2011
Bonnie Trachtenberg's novel Wedlocked is a heart-warming story about second chances. Beautifully written from beginning to end Trachtenberg's novel follows the story of Rebecca Ross, an aspiring actress whose found her self in post-nuptial hot water. After literally just marrying her husband Craig, Rebecca begins to fear that there is more to him than Craig has let on. In the novel we are introduced to Rebecca's past and the events leading up to her wedding including her big break up with her boyfriend, director Evan Shays. Despite her past misfortunes Rebecca quickly learns that when surrounded by love, nothing is impossible, especially second chances. Trachtenberg's story is not only moving, but inspiring. Her novel is a beautiful story about friends, family, dreams and most importantly second chances in love and life. You can't help but root for Rebecca's happy ending. She certainly deserves it! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Wedlocked and I don't think you'll find a more unique or 'one of a kind' story than Rebecca's. I highly recommend this novel and I look forward to reading Trachtenberg's future stories.
(I recommend this book to readers who like reading books like Bridget Jones's Diary).
(I recommend this book to readers who like reading books like Bridget Jones's Diary).
September 15, 2011
Wedlocked is an amusing and heart warming story about life, family and second chances. Rebecca Ross realizes on her wedding day that she has made a horrible mistake. But to please her mother, she decides to stick it out and go on her honeymoon. The story then goes back in time as she reflects on her life to figure out how she arrived at this point. Her honeymoon turns out to be a disaster, yet it only reinforces her mistake. Will she ever get her happy ending?
I really liked Rebecca. Her character was very real to me. She isn't perfect and makes many mistakes in her life. Yet, she is willing to own up to those mistakes and try again. She also learns that with support and love from friends and family, her life can get better. I also loved Michael. He was really sweet and I just loved the interactions he has with Rebecca. I would have liked to see more development of the relationship between Michael and Rebecca. I though that the jump into the epilogue was too fast and left me wanting more.
Ms. Trachtenberg has written a great debut novel. I definitely recommend it. It grabbed my attention right form the beginning. It also had some great laugh out loud moments. I look forward to seeing more from her in the future.
I really liked Rebecca. Her character was very real to me. She isn't perfect and makes many mistakes in her life. Yet, she is willing to own up to those mistakes and try again. She also learns that with support and love from friends and family, her life can get better. I also loved Michael. He was really sweet and I just loved the interactions he has with Rebecca. I would have liked to see more development of the relationship between Michael and Rebecca. I though that the jump into the epilogue was too fast and left me wanting more.
Ms. Trachtenberg has written a great debut novel. I definitely recommend it. It grabbed my attention right form the beginning. It also had some great laugh out loud moments. I look forward to seeing more from her in the future.
August 15, 2012
Bonnie Trachtenberg's debut novel is a good read, but Beck's life is a mess. I looked at some of the poorer ratings for this book and just didn't agree. Although I was starting to wonder if Beck's problems were ever going to come to an end, I found myself caught up in wanting to see what would happen next. I thought the characters were well developed. Some readers seemed to believe Craig's flaws should have shown earlier, but the truth is that players are often so good at their craft they can hide or smooth the rough edges until they've captured their prey. And most of us know people in life who just don't want to see the truth for fear of being alone. Beck's character did seem to fall into that category, as evident in her desire to be with Evan. The descriptions and scenes in the book are well painted and I had no problem following Trachenberg's vision. Although the wrap-up at the end caught me off-guard, it wasn't unreal and actually fit with the other transitions of character within the book. Looking at the story in retrospect, almost all of the characters were "finding" themselves in one way or another. Overall, I felt this book had what it took to make it as a debut and I'd gladly give Ms. Trachtenberg another try.
August 22, 2011
Her family, her friends, her groom, and the happiest day of her life.....really?.....Could have fooled Rebecca about the happiest day of her life. If her married life was going to be anything like her wedding day....well, she figured she made the biggest mistake of her life.
Rebecca was a fun-loving, thirty something and wasn't sure she ever wanted to be married, but there she was in her wedding dress and finding things out about her groom that she really didn't want to know. At least her pre-marriage days as a struggling actress had been enjoyable even though they were mixed with a few bad memories.
This book is so fun....it has career situations, life situations, and family situations that you may be able to relate to. It is a page turner in all respects.....you even get a virtual visit of Italy, a tour of a Tuscan villa, and a mouthwatering visit to an authentic, quaint Italian restaurant. :) Che Bella!!!
It is a wonderful, amusing escape. I really enjoyed it....you will find yourself laughing throughout the book and also being enraged along with Rebecca. Don't miss the read....it is splendid!!! You will love it….I certainly did. 5/5
Rebecca was a fun-loving, thirty something and wasn't sure she ever wanted to be married, but there she was in her wedding dress and finding things out about her groom that she really didn't want to know. At least her pre-marriage days as a struggling actress had been enjoyable even though they were mixed with a few bad memories.
This book is so fun....it has career situations, life situations, and family situations that you may be able to relate to. It is a page turner in all respects.....you even get a virtual visit of Italy, a tour of a Tuscan villa, and a mouthwatering visit to an authentic, quaint Italian restaurant. :) Che Bella!!!
It is a wonderful, amusing escape. I really enjoyed it....you will find yourself laughing throughout the book and also being enraged along with Rebecca. Don't miss the read....it is splendid!!! You will love it….I certainly did. 5/5
February 1, 2012
An excellent read. Cleverly written, characters are fun and unique. I found myself not putting it down at night even though I knew I should get to bed! Congratulations to Bonnie Trachtenberg on her debut novel. Looking forward to reading her next book.
February 13, 2013
I enjoyed this book and the adventure it took me on. I especially enjoyed the ending which came as a surprise! I would definately reccommend this book!
July 26, 2016
This is my March read for Loveahappyending magazine and I am new to Bonnie’s work so was looking forward to this and I’d just like to add before I start how much I love the cover of this book! It sums up the entire story in one picture. Wedlocked follows the story of Rebecca, a level-headed, ‘knows what she wants and nothing is going to stop her’ kinda gal and her hilarious account of possessive Jewish mothers, an acting career that isn’t going to plan and her dream marriage turning into a complete nightmare. I did question where this story was going to go at the beginning, we open with a chapter set on Becky’s wedding day, she’s stained her shoes, a baby has made a footprint in her cake and the caterers are serving food which she specifically told them not to. Everything’s going a bit wrong, it’s not the perfect day she had planned and she mutters the statement every bride dreads, ‘I think I’ve made the biggest mistake of my life’. At this point we don’t know the story behind her and her husband but drunk relatives are spilling secrets about him and it’s obvious we have a lot to learn. The story unfolds and after a series of let downs, we’re left with the perfect but unexpected conclusion.
The structure and order of the book threw me a bit at first because after that initial chapter we’re taken right back to when Becky was a child as she explains her family life, love for acting and past relationships. I always say in my reviews that I don’t enjoy it when it feels like the narrative is telling us the story instead of letting us live it for ourselves but this book felt like Becky was sitting right in front of me – telling me her story and it 100% worked and I very much enjoyed being taken back in time to re-live her story with her and find out how she go into this dreadful mess. The first chunk of the story which focuses on her early adult years and trying to find herself as an actress I did feel were a bit slow but once Craig came into the picture – although a great raving lunatic – it definitely picked up pace. I really sympathised with Rebecca. At the beginning she was constantly under her mothers glare and trying to please everyone then once she broke free she had to deal with Craig – her angry, psychotic, lunatic of a husband. She constantly drew the short straw and her life really is like a soap opera. Craig is the complete opposite of your regular Prince Charming and I loved how much of a complete idiot he is. Michael, her sister’s boyfriend, also plays a big part near the end of the story and I absolutely adored his character. You can sense the growing attraction and similarities between Rebecca and him and I very much enjoyed the chapters they spent together. He’s so likeable and officially my new book boyfriend!
This was far from your conventional love story and I loved it. You know I’m not one for hard-core romance and this was the complete opposite. Who needs romance when you’ve got a lying, sneaky husband who punches police officers on your honeymoon? Although it was enjoyable and readable, it did take me quite a while to read considering it wasn’t even 300 pages long. The narrative could have flown a little better in the early chapters and I think some parts were a bit longer than necessary and could have been compressed down into fewer pages but all-in-all Bonnie is an extremely talented writer and Wedlocked really does showcase that talent. It’s witty, funny, unconventional and the perfect change of pace from your typical ‘boy meets girl’ story.
The structure and order of the book threw me a bit at first because after that initial chapter we’re taken right back to when Becky was a child as she explains her family life, love for acting and past relationships. I always say in my reviews that I don’t enjoy it when it feels like the narrative is telling us the story instead of letting us live it for ourselves but this book felt like Becky was sitting right in front of me – telling me her story and it 100% worked and I very much enjoyed being taken back in time to re-live her story with her and find out how she go into this dreadful mess. The first chunk of the story which focuses on her early adult years and trying to find herself as an actress I did feel were a bit slow but once Craig came into the picture – although a great raving lunatic – it definitely picked up pace. I really sympathised with Rebecca. At the beginning she was constantly under her mothers glare and trying to please everyone then once she broke free she had to deal with Craig – her angry, psychotic, lunatic of a husband. She constantly drew the short straw and her life really is like a soap opera. Craig is the complete opposite of your regular Prince Charming and I loved how much of a complete idiot he is. Michael, her sister’s boyfriend, also plays a big part near the end of the story and I absolutely adored his character. You can sense the growing attraction and similarities between Rebecca and him and I very much enjoyed the chapters they spent together. He’s so likeable and officially my new book boyfriend!
This was far from your conventional love story and I loved it. You know I’m not one for hard-core romance and this was the complete opposite. Who needs romance when you’ve got a lying, sneaky husband who punches police officers on your honeymoon? Although it was enjoyable and readable, it did take me quite a while to read considering it wasn’t even 300 pages long. The narrative could have flown a little better in the early chapters and I think some parts were a bit longer than necessary and could have been compressed down into fewer pages but all-in-all Bonnie is an extremely talented writer and Wedlocked really does showcase that talent. It’s witty, funny, unconventional and the perfect change of pace from your typical ‘boy meets girl’ story.
December 22, 2015
Review posted 10/4/2011 at Owl Tell You About It.
Wedlocked fuses humor and romance together perfectly. It’s funny from beginning to end. The romance is understated, but left me with an adorable, giddy feeling. I do think the plot progression was a little unique. It begins at Rebecca’s wedding. Then, it jumps back to explain her childhood, her search for her big break, and her previous botched relationship. Finally, it returns to the wedding and moves on to the honeymoon from hell. At first, I found the look back at Rebecca’s childhood and her life in LA a little weird. It takes up at least a third of the book, and I wasn’t sure how necessary it was. By the time I finished, I didn’t mind so much. It’s a fun, quick read.
I adored Rebecca. She’s a little bit of a control freak, but it suits her personality well. It also gets her into trouble sometimes. Still, she witty and good natured and it’s hard not to love her. Craig seemed like a nice guy at first, but quickly reveals his true nature. Michael was a darling. He was so sincere and a really nice guy. He’s also fun and charming, one of those guys you love to love. Rebecca’s mother was also a pretty prominent character. She was a little hard to like, at first, because she was so controlling and, well, pretty selfish. Rebecca has a hard time staying on good terms with her, but the way the two reconcile was really nice. It made me like both of them a little more.
I definitely recommend this book. It’s a good choice for a relaxing weekend since it’s a fast read and stays engaging throughout. It’s definitely funny chick-lit, but it’s not campy. It was easy to get invested in the characters and sympathize with what they go through. I think the combination of hard times and humor was just perfect. There was never too much of one or the other. Great debut!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from the author. I did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was I obligated to write a positive one. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Wedlocked fuses humor and romance together perfectly. It’s funny from beginning to end. The romance is understated, but left me with an adorable, giddy feeling. I do think the plot progression was a little unique. It begins at Rebecca’s wedding. Then, it jumps back to explain her childhood, her search for her big break, and her previous botched relationship. Finally, it returns to the wedding and moves on to the honeymoon from hell. At first, I found the look back at Rebecca’s childhood and her life in LA a little weird. It takes up at least a third of the book, and I wasn’t sure how necessary it was. By the time I finished, I didn’t mind so much. It’s a fun, quick read.
I adored Rebecca. She’s a little bit of a control freak, but it suits her personality well. It also gets her into trouble sometimes. Still, she witty and good natured and it’s hard not to love her. Craig seemed like a nice guy at first, but quickly reveals his true nature. Michael was a darling. He was so sincere and a really nice guy. He’s also fun and charming, one of those guys you love to love. Rebecca’s mother was also a pretty prominent character. She was a little hard to like, at first, because she was so controlling and, well, pretty selfish. Rebecca has a hard time staying on good terms with her, but the way the two reconcile was really nice. It made me like both of them a little more.
I definitely recommend this book. It’s a good choice for a relaxing weekend since it’s a fast read and stays engaging throughout. It’s definitely funny chick-lit, but it’s not campy. It was easy to get invested in the characters and sympathize with what they go through. I think the combination of hard times and humor was just perfect. There was never too much of one or the other. Great debut!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from the author. I did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was I obligated to write a positive one. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
February 17, 2017
The story starts with Rebecca Ross’s Wedding day. With what should be a happy day turning out to be a disaster, Rebecca is left feeling that this marriage was a total mistake. A wardrobe malfunction to cake deformation would have been still be manageable, if it hadn’t been the heavy feeling at the pit of her stomach and the hushed up conversations heard in washroom that made Rebecca even more convinced. All these are followed by a honeymoon in hell! What can a girl do in such a situation and more importantly what will Rebecca do?
We are introduced to the leading cast in the very first chapter. A small glimpse into each person’s personality and then the very next chapter goes back to narrate Rebecca’s past to the readers so as to let the readers know what all led to this particular moment. The story then moves on with an amazing twist at the end that you want to happen, but when it happens it brings a surprise along with it.
Rebecca Ross is a character who has had her fair share of ups and downs and her own set of mistakes. I admire the fact that when she realizes that the set of cards she has been dealt with is not right, she makes it right instead of just complaining. And my God, Craig is a sample piece for sure who I wanted to be put up on show at a zoo. The man knows how to put his feet in his mouth and drag himself down. Michael and his uncle Zio are such cuties. I loved them both. There are other supporting characters throughout the book that may not seem as important, but if you took them out, the story just wouldn’t be the same.
Good characterization is supported by the author’s simple style of storytelling that makes the story what it is. Also, the humour presented is just great advantage to the novel. Based over a number of places and countries, I wish the plot had some scope of description of the Italian landscape. It is one country I would love to visit. From Rome to Venice to Tuscany to Florence to Milan, I want to see them all. When the story took turn to Italy I sincerely hoped that there would be some great description. To my great disappointment, the storyline didn’t allow for much of that.
Romance plus Drama plus Humour - overall it’s a great read that I practically ‘ate’ up in a matter of hours.
We are introduced to the leading cast in the very first chapter. A small glimpse into each person’s personality and then the very next chapter goes back to narrate Rebecca’s past to the readers so as to let the readers know what all led to this particular moment. The story then moves on with an amazing twist at the end that you want to happen, but when it happens it brings a surprise along with it.
Rebecca Ross is a character who has had her fair share of ups and downs and her own set of mistakes. I admire the fact that when she realizes that the set of cards she has been dealt with is not right, she makes it right instead of just complaining. And my God, Craig is a sample piece for sure who I wanted to be put up on show at a zoo. The man knows how to put his feet in his mouth and drag himself down. Michael and his uncle Zio are such cuties. I loved them both. There are other supporting characters throughout the book that may not seem as important, but if you took them out, the story just wouldn’t be the same.
Good characterization is supported by the author’s simple style of storytelling that makes the story what it is. Also, the humour presented is just great advantage to the novel. Based over a number of places and countries, I wish the plot had some scope of description of the Italian landscape. It is one country I would love to visit. From Rome to Venice to Tuscany to Florence to Milan, I want to see them all. When the story took turn to Italy I sincerely hoped that there would be some great description. To my great disappointment, the storyline didn’t allow for much of that.
Romance plus Drama plus Humour - overall it’s a great read that I practically ‘ate’ up in a matter of hours.
September 29, 2011
While the cover of the book gives the impression that the story is exclusively about the main character Rebecca's bad marriage. The book actually encompasses her life leading up to the bad marriage and what happens as a result of the rocky nuptials. The actual ceremony is understood to have happened sort of "between the lines," so to speak. The book is a before and after image in prose.
The prologue to the book is the immediate aftermath of the ceremony when Rebecca is undergoing the realization of her mistake. I was a bit confused at this point since I could not figure out if the ceremony took place or not. The next chapter starts in Rebecca's childhood, growing up with two sisters and a very marriage-minded mother in a strict Jewish household. To her mother's dismay, Rebecca is quickly influenced by her grandma Emma into a love for acting, movies, and theater. From there, the book walks us through Rebecca's pursuit of an acting career and near-absence of dating material.
Though Rebecca is likable enough, I had a difficult time relating to her career struggles, since I have little interest in that side of the business. I also did wonder if she was really as talented as she claimed to be, since her struggles were so great.
When a man, Evan, finally lays claim to Rebecca's heart, both Rebecca and Evan handle the relationship poorly and Rebecca abandons her suffering career with a broken heart. The man she eventually becomes "wedlocked" to, Craig, then shows up in her life, and a rebound relationship becomes a permanent one before Rebecca thinks to learn a bit more about her new husband. A honeymoon from hell makes the reality of her situation quite clear as Craig's bad behavior and numerous secrets get him in trouble with the Italian government, until a new friend, Michael, flies in to save the day.
Without spoiling the ending, I think Rebecca handled her problems remarkably well, with a little help, and ended the book with a humorous twist. If I suspend my opinions of the Hollywood-influenced methods of dating, marriage, and divorce that is so common in America today, the book was an entertaining read, and likely would make an even better movie.
The prologue to the book is the immediate aftermath of the ceremony when Rebecca is undergoing the realization of her mistake. I was a bit confused at this point since I could not figure out if the ceremony took place or not. The next chapter starts in Rebecca's childhood, growing up with two sisters and a very marriage-minded mother in a strict Jewish household. To her mother's dismay, Rebecca is quickly influenced by her grandma Emma into a love for acting, movies, and theater. From there, the book walks us through Rebecca's pursuit of an acting career and near-absence of dating material.
Though Rebecca is likable enough, I had a difficult time relating to her career struggles, since I have little interest in that side of the business. I also did wonder if she was really as talented as she claimed to be, since her struggles were so great.
When a man, Evan, finally lays claim to Rebecca's heart, both Rebecca and Evan handle the relationship poorly and Rebecca abandons her suffering career with a broken heart. The man she eventually becomes "wedlocked" to, Craig, then shows up in her life, and a rebound relationship becomes a permanent one before Rebecca thinks to learn a bit more about her new husband. A honeymoon from hell makes the reality of her situation quite clear as Craig's bad behavior and numerous secrets get him in trouble with the Italian government, until a new friend, Michael, flies in to save the day.
Without spoiling the ending, I think Rebecca handled her problems remarkably well, with a little help, and ended the book with a humorous twist. If I suspend my opinions of the Hollywood-influenced methods of dating, marriage, and divorce that is so common in America today, the book was an entertaining read, and likely would make an even better movie.
November 1, 2011
Review by Shannon: Rebecca Ross moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of making it big in film, television or stage. Unfortunately, after almost 10 years she’s still working bit parts in televisions shows or large parts in commercials. She’s ready to throw in the towel especially after she finds the man that she loves in a compromising position with one of her co-stars.
Rebecca finds herself back home feeling sorry for herself when she meet Craig Jacobs. He saves her life (she was choking on a cherry tomato) and relentlessly pursues her until she agrees to date him. Six short months later, Rebecca and Craig are getting married.
Problem is, Rebecca feels as if she’s made the biggest mistake of her life. Even more disturbing, she’s just realized that her sister’s boyfriend has overheard everything she’s said. Then to make matters worse, she overhears her new in-laws discussing the fact that Craig has sworn then to secrecy about some tidbits from her past. Their honeymoon wasn’t much better. Rebecca and Craig find themselves in hot water with the Italian police and more disgruntled with each other. Their only hope is the help of Rebecca’s little sister’s boyfriend.
This story was very cute. I was a little confused when Chapter 1 was about the wedding and then Chapter 2 started with Rebecca as a little girl, but the story was very intriguing and kept me hooked.
Rebecca was someone I think everyone could identify with. I think there will be many who could totally sympathize with the overbearing parent trying to steer you in their direction for your life instead of discovering it yourself. You felt bad for her when she lost acting gigs by just asking someone to be a little nicer in their delivery of criticism or when she has her heart broken by the love of her life.
This was a surprisingly good read that will keep you entertained and hoping that Rebecca will finally get it right in the end.
Rebecca finds herself back home feeling sorry for herself when she meet Craig Jacobs. He saves her life (she was choking on a cherry tomato) and relentlessly pursues her until she agrees to date him. Six short months later, Rebecca and Craig are getting married.
Problem is, Rebecca feels as if she’s made the biggest mistake of her life. Even more disturbing, she’s just realized that her sister’s boyfriend has overheard everything she’s said. Then to make matters worse, she overhears her new in-laws discussing the fact that Craig has sworn then to secrecy about some tidbits from her past. Their honeymoon wasn’t much better. Rebecca and Craig find themselves in hot water with the Italian police and more disgruntled with each other. Their only hope is the help of Rebecca’s little sister’s boyfriend.
This story was very cute. I was a little confused when Chapter 1 was about the wedding and then Chapter 2 started with Rebecca as a little girl, but the story was very intriguing and kept me hooked.
Rebecca was someone I think everyone could identify with. I think there will be many who could totally sympathize with the overbearing parent trying to steer you in their direction for your life instead of discovering it yourself. You felt bad for her when she lost acting gigs by just asking someone to be a little nicer in their delivery of criticism or when she has her heart broken by the love of her life.
This was a surprisingly good read that will keep you entertained and hoping that Rebecca will finally get it right in the end.
August 9, 2011
Wedlocked is Bonnie Trachtenberg's debut novel and I have to say, it's a great one! The cover is so witty and inkeeping with the story and after reading the summary, I knew I had to check this book out for myself.
The story reminds me of a typical romantic comedy where the lead girl, Rebecca tries to navigate through her treacherous love life and discover just how strong she really is. Trachtenberg's characters were well-written and I love her fresh take in this genre, a novel that truly entertained me. The story is told from Rebecca's point of view, as you see how she got to where she is now, at her wedding, and her memorable honeymoon win Italy was a crazy adventure. The three leading men, Evan, Craig, and Michael are varying personalities that offer a great touch to Rebecca's tale and I could literally see the story unfold before my eyes reading their interactions.
I finished this book rather quickly so I consider it a light read, but in a good way, as I kept eagerly turning the pages to read what would happen next. It's definitely a great Summer Read for anyone who loves a little romance and comedic anecdotes. My only qualm was that it ended kind of aburptly, but I suppose the Epilogue took care of the details and tied up the loose ends and left me satisfied. Overall, I would highly recommend this book.
The story reminds me of a typical romantic comedy where the lead girl, Rebecca tries to navigate through her treacherous love life and discover just how strong she really is. Trachtenberg's characters were well-written and I love her fresh take in this genre, a novel that truly entertained me. The story is told from Rebecca's point of view, as you see how she got to where she is now, at her wedding, and her memorable honeymoon win Italy was a crazy adventure. The three leading men, Evan, Craig, and Michael are varying personalities that offer a great touch to Rebecca's tale and I could literally see the story unfold before my eyes reading their interactions.
I finished this book rather quickly so I consider it a light read, but in a good way, as I kept eagerly turning the pages to read what would happen next. It's definitely a great Summer Read for anyone who loves a little romance and comedic anecdotes. My only qualm was that it ended kind of aburptly, but I suppose the Epilogue took care of the details and tied up the loose ends and left me satisfied. Overall, I would highly recommend this book.
April 29, 2014
Rebecca Ross didn't have it easy in life. Her career as an actress did never really take off and her personal life - well let's best not talk about this!! Will things change for the better when she meets Craig? Or has she made the biggest mistake yet by marrying him?
Wedlocked starts off with Rebecca's and Craig's wedding day and, oh dear, things couldn't get any worse. Whatever can go wrong at a wedding, certainly goes wrong at this one. The story then goes on to explore Rebecca's life before this fateful wedding day and afterwards switches back to the present to tell the reader all about her honeymoon in Italy.
I really liked the uniqueness of the storyline. Poor Rebecca, her life really has been a string of bad happenings and misfortunes. Although I found it slow-paced in places, I loved the chapters describing her acting "career". Getting a behind-the-scenes look was entertaining and informative alike.
Wedlocked relies heavily on monologue (from Rebecca's point of view) and I would have wished for a bit more dialogue interaction between the characters, but at the same time due to Rebecca almost "talking" to the reader, I did get an exact picture of Rebecca's emotional state
This book is all about attracting a string of Mr Wrong's. Can there finally be a Mr Right after one failed relationship after the other or does Rebecca have to put up with an unhappy marriage?
Wedlocked starts off with Rebecca's and Craig's wedding day and, oh dear, things couldn't get any worse. Whatever can go wrong at a wedding, certainly goes wrong at this one. The story then goes on to explore Rebecca's life before this fateful wedding day and afterwards switches back to the present to tell the reader all about her honeymoon in Italy.
I really liked the uniqueness of the storyline. Poor Rebecca, her life really has been a string of bad happenings and misfortunes. Although I found it slow-paced in places, I loved the chapters describing her acting "career". Getting a behind-the-scenes look was entertaining and informative alike.
Wedlocked relies heavily on monologue (from Rebecca's point of view) and I would have wished for a bit more dialogue interaction between the characters, but at the same time due to Rebecca almost "talking" to the reader, I did get an exact picture of Rebecca's emotional state
This book is all about attracting a string of Mr Wrong's. Can there finally be a Mr Right after one failed relationship after the other or does Rebecca have to put up with an unhappy marriage?
September 28, 2011
We've all heard of Pre-Wedding Jitters but what about Post Wedding Jitters ? What happens when what's supposed to be the happiest day of your life becomes the worst day ever ?
Rebecca Ross had it all pre meeting her husband Craig , she was a talented actress who dreamed of following her Grandmother's footsteps but like most Hollywood Dreams it turned to custard when she fell in love with a Hollywood Director. As you can guess the romance and her career were short-lived and Rebecca returned home jobless to her parent's home. It was here that she met Craig Jacobs- a lovely Jewish man , her Prince Charming and since her family were all Jewish -he won the whole Ross clan over. It was to be the Wedding of a Century until Rebecca woke up on her Wedding day and discovered that she had made the worst mistake of her life and her dreams of a Prince Charming in her arms were dashed. Enter Michael - he's her sister Ruthie's date and as the story goes along keep your eyes peeled as he weaves in and out of the story.
Wedlocked follows the next few days of Rebecca's life as her marriage to Craig goes flows from one disaster to a next , will she be able to escape this marriage and the saying that Mr Right may be right in front of you rings true.
Rebecca Ross had it all pre meeting her husband Craig , she was a talented actress who dreamed of following her Grandmother's footsteps but like most Hollywood Dreams it turned to custard when she fell in love with a Hollywood Director. As you can guess the romance and her career were short-lived and Rebecca returned home jobless to her parent's home. It was here that she met Craig Jacobs- a lovely Jewish man , her Prince Charming and since her family were all Jewish -he won the whole Ross clan over. It was to be the Wedding of a Century until Rebecca woke up on her Wedding day and discovered that she had made the worst mistake of her life and her dreams of a Prince Charming in her arms were dashed. Enter Michael - he's her sister Ruthie's date and as the story goes along keep your eyes peeled as he weaves in and out of the story.
Wedlocked follows the next few days of Rebecca's life as her marriage to Craig goes flows from one disaster to a next , will she be able to escape this marriage and the saying that Mr Right may be right in front of you rings true.
November 12, 2011
Bonnie Trachtenberg's "Wedlocked" begins the day of Rebecca and Craig's marriage. The wedding and reception are one disaster after another. From the nephew kicking a hole in the wedding cake to Rebecca hearing never before revealed dark secrets about her new husband.
Bonnie then takes us back in time to Rebecca's youth and the path her life took to lead her to that moment at the altar next to a man she's not sure she knows - let alone loves. Her love of acting takes her from the theaters of New York to the studios in Los Angeles. Her experiences there eventually force her back to New York where she meets Craig when she is at her most vulnerable.
After the wedding comes the honeymoon from hell. A fairy tale trek through Italy that is more Brothers Grimm than Cinderella. Although a knight in shining armor arrives to help Rebecca in her time of need.
You'll laugh, you'll cry but most of all you'll enjoy the journey with this wonderful character.
It's a great story. I did find it a little slow through some of the Hollywood section but overall a very strong debut by Bonnie.
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The Kindle Book Review
Bonnie then takes us back in time to Rebecca's youth and the path her life took to lead her to that moment at the altar next to a man she's not sure she knows - let alone loves. Her love of acting takes her from the theaters of New York to the studios in Los Angeles. Her experiences there eventually force her back to New York where she meets Craig when she is at her most vulnerable.
After the wedding comes the honeymoon from hell. A fairy tale trek through Italy that is more Brothers Grimm than Cinderella. Although a knight in shining armor arrives to help Rebecca in her time of need.
You'll laugh, you'll cry but most of all you'll enjoy the journey with this wonderful character.
It's a great story. I did find it a little slow through some of the Hollywood section but overall a very strong debut by Bonnie.
www.KatesReads.com
The Kindle Book Review
September 29, 2011
When people think of their wedding day, they think of it has one of the happiest moments of their lives, but right off the bat you can tell that's not the case for Rebecca. I think this aspect of Rebecca's outlook on her wedding day is what draws readers to her as a person. I really liked how she would always go for what she wanted yet was still a likable person. Instead of listening to what others wanted her to do, she did was she really wanted to do. I think everyone can relate to Rebecca and her desire to be her own person. Nothing was ever easy for her to get and she really had to work in getting into the acting business, which made the story more believable. I sometimes felt like the first half of this book was just background story, which I wasn't all that thrilled about reading, but it was still entertaining. I think this was a really sweet romance (though there wasn't really any romance in the first half) and I enjoyed the book for the most part. Sometimes it was a bit slow, but other than that it was a cute, fun read!
February 6, 2017
When author Bonnie Trachtenberg penned her novel, Wedlocked, I don't believe I was her target audience. Wedlocked is chicklit whose main character, Rebecca Ross is a Jewish American Princess from Long Island. On the other hand, I'm a football and rugby playing, cigar-smoking, whiskey-drinking middle-aged man who grew up in rural Iowa as a Protestant.
Yet I found the writing sparkling and every page brought a little gift in the form of an enlightened observation, a well-crafted phrase or a funny situation. Rebecca, our protagonist, annoyed me from time to time with her intolerance for all things smoking-related and for her penchant of sabotaging her chosen acting career. But she was hard not to root for, especially when she married the Worst. Husband. Ever. (As an aside, I gave my wife a copy; Craig Jacobs is one of the only non serial-killer characters who makes me look good.)
This entertaining novel has a satisfying end and is a tremendous value. You will be glad you read it.
Yet I found the writing sparkling and every page brought a little gift in the form of an enlightened observation, a well-crafted phrase or a funny situation. Rebecca, our protagonist, annoyed me from time to time with her intolerance for all things smoking-related and for her penchant of sabotaging her chosen acting career. But she was hard not to root for, especially when she married the Worst. Husband. Ever. (As an aside, I gave my wife a copy; Craig Jacobs is one of the only non serial-killer characters who makes me look good.)
This entertaining novel has a satisfying end and is a tremendous value. You will be glad you read it.
July 27, 2011
On her wedding day, Rebecca Ross realizes she's made a huge mistake and that her new husband isn't the charming man everyone thinks he is. As she reflects back on her past and their courtship, she sees the signs she ignored and wonders what her next step should be as they head off to honeymoon in Italy.
Much of the early part of the book is told in flashback, with Rebecca remembering and reflecting on her life and her relationships with friends, family and men. The latter half of the book is what happens to Rebecca and Craig. The story is surprisingly well crafted, given that it's a self-published novel. And there are many aspects to Rebecca and her relationship with her family that are easy to relate to and some laugh out loud funny parts.
There is also mild, unnecessary profanity and we know characters have had non-marital sex. But, overall Wedlocked is an engaging story and one that will appeal to many. It's a poignant mix of the comical and crazy.
Much of the early part of the book is told in flashback, with Rebecca remembering and reflecting on her life and her relationships with friends, family and men. The latter half of the book is what happens to Rebecca and Craig. The story is surprisingly well crafted, given that it's a self-published novel. And there are many aspects to Rebecca and her relationship with her family that are easy to relate to and some laugh out loud funny parts.
There is also mild, unnecessary profanity and we know characters have had non-marital sex. But, overall Wedlocked is an engaging story and one that will appeal to many. It's a poignant mix of the comical and crazy.
January 27, 2012
Since there aren't many actual reviews with a lower rating for this I thought I would add why I rated "Wedlocked" the way I have. My biggest problem with the book is the protagonist herself. To me she came across as self-absorbed and, if I am honest, rather pathetic. I find it hard to like someone who seems to spend a fair amount of time feeling sorry for themselves and crying.
The first book could have been summarised in a couple of chapters. It was rather painful to read and it really didn't add anything to the overall story. The second book was more interesting but it still could have been fleshed out more. The ending felt a little rushed.
Otherwise it was an OK read but there are better romance reads out there.
The first book could have been summarised in a couple of chapters. It was rather painful to read and it really didn't add anything to the overall story. The second book was more interesting but it still could have been fleshed out more. The ending felt a little rushed.
Otherwise it was an OK read but there are better romance reads out there.
February 7, 2013
I received a copy of Wedlocked by Bonnie Trachtenberg in exchange for an honest review.
Wedlocked is broken down into two parts – Rebecca’s time living in LA where she strived to become an actress, fell in love with a director, and got her heart broken. The second part is her marriage to Craig, and the disaster that turns out to be. I thought the first part moved too slow, and it was hard to keep my interest. The second section was much more fast-paced and I enjoyed reading about her terrible honeymoon and how she gets saved from the awful Craig. Sometimes I wondered if all the back story about LA and her ex was really needed for the overall plot, but I still found this book enjoyable.
Wedlocked is broken down into two parts – Rebecca’s time living in LA where she strived to become an actress, fell in love with a director, and got her heart broken. The second part is her marriage to Craig, and the disaster that turns out to be. I thought the first part moved too slow, and it was hard to keep my interest. The second section was much more fast-paced and I enjoyed reading about her terrible honeymoon and how she gets saved from the awful Craig. Sometimes I wondered if all the back story about LA and her ex was really needed for the overall plot, but I still found this book enjoyable.
February 5, 2012
A well-written, witty account of Rebecca Ross's marriage on the re-bound. But in order for us to identify with the re-bound nature of Rebecca's disastrous decision, Bonnie Trachtenberg takes us through her heroines tribulations leading up to her, tragic though hilarious, wedding day. Events on her honeymoon, however, make those tribulations pale into insignificance and it is her escape that we gradually realise must surely be the only answer. An easy to read page turner guaranteed to make one, at least temporarily, forget one's own marital hiccups :)
September 11, 2011
Book Giveaway & Review!
When Bonnie Trachtenberg approached me about reading and potentially reviewing her new novel, Wedlocked, all I had to do was read her brief synopsis to know it was a novel I’d like to read. It sounded like a comedy of errors and it did not disappoint. You’re going to love this one! What a perfect way to wrap up the summer! Read the rest of my review & enter the giveaway at http://popcornreads.com/?p=1676
When Bonnie Trachtenberg approached me about reading and potentially reviewing her new novel, Wedlocked, all I had to do was read her brief synopsis to know it was a novel I’d like to read. It sounded like a comedy of errors and it did not disappoint. You’re going to love this one! What a perfect way to wrap up the summer! Read the rest of my review & enter the giveaway at http://popcornreads.com/?p=1676
January 26, 2012
I was a little hesitant at first on whether I would finish this book or not. The first chapter was a little confusing as to what was going on with the main character and her wedding. I'm glad I followed through and finished the book. It ended up being a cute romantic comedy with a surprise twist at the end. It would have been a 5 star read if not for the few grammatical errors and overuse of some words (facetious being one very overused word. All in all a good read. :)
March 28, 2012
Bored me to death. The text on the cover should say that the book is more about her success in life and job, not about romance. The main character is real pain in the ass, the only thing I don't know is whether she is aware of that. I started scrolling just to see what happens next, not because I was curious but because I wasn't sure if something is going to happen at all.
May 12, 2012
I'm not going to say I didn't like the book, but I'm not crazy about it. Too much fluff to fill pages, not enough chemistry between characters. I skimmed quite a bit of it because I just wasn't interested in all the details. I wanted something to actually "happen." It was cute, the ending sure saved the book, I will say that.
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