The Godparent Trap Published by Forever by Rachel Van Dyken
on July 19, 2022
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Women's Fiction, Chick-Lit
Pages: 352
Source: Netgalley
Format: ARC, eBook
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ISBN: 1538720531
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Life's Too Short meets The Unhoneymooners in this sparkling, steamy, and swoon-worthy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken, in which two sworn enemies must share house, home—and maybe their hearts—when they become co-parents after a sudden loss.
Colby's living her best life: as a popular food blogger, she gets to fulfill her dreams of exploring the globe. But her world comes crashing down when a tragic accident leaves her co-guardian of her best friend's two adorable children. Not only does she need to put down roots—fast—but she'll be sharing custody with the one man she can't stand sharing a continent with, let alone a house.
Accountant-extraordinaire Rip values rules and plans. But when he loses his sister and his best friend and becomes an insta-guardian all in one night, Rip sees his organized life imploding. What he really doesn't need is his sister's irresponsible, flighty—albeit kind and gorgeous—best friend making it worse.
Rip doesn't trust Colby to take their new responsibilities seriously, while Colby can't believe Rip thinks children will thrive under his rigid control. Yet soon Rip and Colby discover they need each other more than they hate each other. Could it be possible that following their hearts is just what their new little family needs?
I wasn’t sure what to think of this book at first. It was just so depressing. Colby’s best friends with Monica. Monica is Rip’s sister. Rip is best friends with Brooks. Brooks is married to Monica. And everyone thinks Rip and Colby would be perfect for each other. Except Rip and Colby.
And then the worst possible thing happens. Monica and Brooks die, leaving their two children with Colby and Rip. Chaos ensues.
The reason this was depressing, besides the obvious–was because in the first few chapters, Rip was just horrible to Colby. Horrible. It had me wondering if there was a way forward for these two. And how they could possibly be meant for each other.
And then the book progressed and this hot mess of a couple just–took. off. Thanks to a meddling friend of Rip’s, that is.
There were some seriously sad moments in this story. Moments that anyone who has lost anyone can relate to. And then there were the moments where you can just feel how life really does move on, even when it’s chaotic–and it can be beautiful.
By the end I was desperately in love with Rip and Colby as a couple. The ending was magic. The kids were just hilarious. I’m so glad to have read this book.
About Rachel Van Dyken
Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books ranging from contemporary romance to paranormal. With over four million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs. For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com
lots of sad moments?? You wouldn’t expect that looking at this cover but then publishers never portray these type of books well when they do these covers haha I have been seeing lots of good things about this book though and happy that you really enjoyed it!
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