Wedlocked: A Novel [Hardcover]

Bonnie Trachtenberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 16, 2011

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 she's just pledged to love for the rest of her life.

Before Craig, Rebecca, a talented Long Island girl, dreamed of following in her grandmother's footsteps with an acting career. Unfortunately, she was cut down to size by years of disappointment, and by her first love-a Hollywood director. She returned to Long Island a lost and broken woman, and ended up in the last place she ever wanted: her old bedroom at her parents' house.

But Rebecca's mother, an overzealous convert to Judaism, has a long held dream too: 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 they're 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

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Wedlocked speaks to so many people...Trachtenberg's appealing wit and ability to create characters that jump off the page and into our hearts has a lot to do with it...I highly recommend this book."
—The Long Island Tribune

"I laughed out loud at this story. Got a tad teary here and there and I also loved every page I read. Ms. Trachtenberg is a hoot! If you’re looking for a gift novel, here it is--give it to yourself first!!" —Nancy Erickson, Cheryl’s Book Nook

"Wedlocked is a wonderful, amusing escape…you will find yourself laughing throughout the book…Don’t miss the read….it is splendid!!!  You will love it….I certainly did."  Five Stars—Silver’s Reviews

"Trachtenberg’s story is not only moving, but inspiring..a beautiful story about friends, family, dreams and most importantly second chances in love and life…I thoroughly enjoyed reading Wedlocked…I highly recommend this novel." Five Stars—Boekie’s Book Reviews

"Bonnie Trachtenberg is T-A-L-E-N-T-E-D! WOW! LOVED this one! This is a story that will have you smiling, frowning and everything in between!…DEFINITELY highly recommend with 5 Books and two thumbs up! I can't wait to see what Ms. Trachtenberg has in store next for her new found fans!" —ReviewsbyMolly.com

"Wedlocked is a transformational novel, filled with family, friends, love, heartache, and redemption, just like real life—only much, much funnier! Enjoy!" —PopcornReads.com

"This book has everything – drama, humor, sadness and even some adventure tossed in. Wedlocked is a fast-paced book that makes you giggle and cry at the same time…I didn't want this book to end." —Five Stars (Kitties)—Socrates Book Reviews

"I can't quite put my finger on what makes Wedlocked so special. Is it the strong characters…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." —Hands and Home

From the Author

Wedlocked: A Novel is the WINNER of the GOLD Readers Favorite Award for Humor!

Wedlocked: A Novel is the WINNER of the Beach Book Festival Award for Romance!

Wedlocked: A Novel is the WINNER of the Indie Excellence Book Award for Chick Lit!

Wedlocked: A Novel is an AWARD-WINNING FINALIST in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Humor/Comedy!

Wedlocked: A Novel is an AWARD-WINNING FINALIST in USA Book News' BEST BOOKS OF 2011! --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse.com (June 16, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1462022685
• ISBN-13: 978-1462022687
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,081,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bonnie Trachtenberg is the award-winning, bestselling author of Wedlocked: A Novel and Neurotically Yours: A Novel. She writes a relationship advice column for LoveaHappyEnding.com. She was senior writer and copy chief at Book-of-the-Month Club and has written seven children's book adaptations. She has also written for three newspapers and penned countless magazine articles. Trachtenberg lives on Long Island with her husband, four cats and a dog.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Such Fun Reading! June 22, 2011

By Elys - Connecticut

Format:Kindle Edition

There aren't many books that can hold my attention these days, But Wedlocked absolutely did! This is such an entertaining book - perfect summmer reading - that I'm recommending it to everyone I know. It's the story of an aspiring actress who lets all her disappointment in life and love impel her into marrying the absolute wrong man! The story takes you from NY to LA to Italy and you really feel like you are in all of these places! The main character, Rebecca, is so real you'll feel like you know her. You will also experience her angst and root for her throughout (Don't worry, there's a very happy ending!)All the characters are so vivid and the story is so well told that you totally get lost in it and don't even realize how fast you are flipping through the pages. I love the way this author writes - so clever and funny. When I finished it I was actually a little depressed because it was over! I read that this is the author's debut novel and I hope she's got another one on the way!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book! April 24, 2012

By ncmommy

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book was so much fun! I was totally absorbed into Rebecca and had trouble putting the book down. The plot twists are so entertaining and the ending wasn't what I had expected it to be, but it was wonderful! Great read!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Romance plus Drama plus Humour - overall it's a great read that I practically `ate' up in a matter of hours. March 6, 2013

By b00k r3vi3ws

Format:Paperback

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.