MEANT TO BE is Giffin's imagining of the life and courtship of a man known as Joe Kingsley, Jr. - a character that greatly resembles JFK, Jr. In the novel, Joe meets and falls in love with Cate Cooper, a woman with a background very, very different from his own. With her usual inviting writing style and engaging characters, Giffin shows how romance is affected by the glare of the paparazzi and media. While not as deep as Giffin's previous novel, it was a very enjoyable read and reminds of of why Giffin is a jewel in the "chick lit" crown.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley.

Emily Giffin has done it again. Meant to Be alternates between Cate and Joe, two people who lead very different lives. In early adulthood, their lives cross paths and a relationship is born. It was so easy to fall in love with both Cate and Joe throughout the book. Giffin tells their individual stories, as well as their love story, and all of the difficulties in between so well.

It is no surprise Emily Giffin is such a successful writer- her books are captivating, well developed, and keep you coming back for more. Didn't want to put this one down, and sad when it was finished.

I love this author and her latest is fabulous. Cate and Joe are from different places in society. Cate, a high school drop out turned model; and Joe, a Kingsley. Cate is strong, fierce, and independent. Joe pursues her relentlessly. This novel reminded me of a famous family almost from the very beginning. Giffin spins a wonderful yarn Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to be an early reader in exchange for my review.

Emily Giffin has written another winner with Meant to Be. Cate and Joe's rags to riches story is so inspiring stressing that determination can bring success and happiness inspite of family history and interruptions in your lives. You need to read this one and recognize the hints of relationships to famous families