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The Godparent Trap

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"The Godparent Trap" by Rachel Van Dyken is a hilarious and charming romantic comedy that had me laughing out loud and falling in love with the characters. This novel is a delightful blend of humor, romance, and the chaos that ensues when unexpected responsibilities arise.

Van Dyken's writing style is witty and engaging, immersing readers in a world of laugh-out-loud moments and endearing characters. The interactions between the main characters are filled with comedic banter that creates a dynamic that is both entertaining and heartwarming.

At the core of the narrative is a playful exploration of unexpected connections and the complexities of forming new relationships. The author skillfully navigates the challenges and joys that come with embracing new roles and finding common ground.

"The Godparent Trap" successfully balances humor with moments of genuine emotion, resulting in a narrative that is both light-hearted and resonant. The themes of friendship, personal growth, and the power of finding common ground add depth to the story.

In conclusion, "The Godparent Trap" is a delightful and entertaining read that delivers a perfect mix of laughter and romance. If you're looking for a book that offers a feel-good escape with characters you can't help but adore, this novel is a fantastic choice that will leave you with a smile on your face.

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This one was the most enjoyable read I've had in a while!
Funny, entertaining and super cute!!
It was like I was watching a movie! Brilliant!
I highly recommend!

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RVD does it again! I was hooked into this story and couldn’t put it down.
Very entertaining and well written.

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The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken
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Two sworn enemies must share a life and a home while they co-parent their godchildren after a tragedy.
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What I liked:
-This book was hilarious! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I laughed out loud multiple times and smiled for most of the story.
-Banksy was the BEST side character, possibly ever. I ADORED him so much.
-Enemies to lovers ✔️ Opposites attract ✔️ Fake date to make him jealous ✔️
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5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I gave this one five stars mostly because it made me so happy and made my heart feel full and I need more books in my life like that. 💜💜💜

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Okay, this was FINE. It has a lot of things that I like but missed the mark in quite a few spots for me.

This book is a big highlight on grief and how people grieve differently. Colby and Rip are the god parents to their best friend and sister's kiddos. When the couple tragically dies in a car accident, Colby and Rip are forced to come together and take care of the kids. They hate each other but are constantly lusting. They bicker and fight, yet want to rip each other's clothes off. Specifically, Rip is absolutely horrible to Colby who is just trying her best. They both were thrown into the world of parenthood overnight and Rip does nothing but tear Colby apart.

Then they hook up and everything is just peachy. But I mean, that's just how enemies to lovers romances go, right?

It had its moments but it wasn't a fave of mine. I think if I don't find the love interest swoony in the slightest, I don't get the romance and that was this for me. Rip is a big ole turd and it was hard for me to find redemption with him.

READ IF YOU LIKE:
- grumpy x sunshine
- enemies to lovers
- forced proximity
- found family
- dual POV
- life as we know it

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I LOVED this book! Colby’s carefree nature and Rip’s need for structure being thrown into the world of parenthood was perfect! I love that the author included the challenge for Rip to stay home with the kids while Colby does work because it gave him a better understanding on how much Colby (and moms everywhere) really go through during the day and why their place is always a mess. I very much enjoyed this book and I would read more by Rachel Van Dyken. Her writing is wonderful to read.

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Unfortunately, this was a DNF from me. I got about a third of the way through and I just wasn't invested. Not for me.

*Thank you @readforeverpub for the copy in exchange for an honest review. Review not posted to Amazon/Goodreads because less than 4 stars or DNF.*

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This is a very well-written book by an author I thoroughly love to read. Rachel Van Dyken had me from the beginning with his story. There is a bit of everything here. These two are sort of unlikely pair, and the way they come together.. is not the conventional story.

Loved the characters, and the way they handled everything. Loved the story (except for the obvious.. which you’ll have to read to figure out), and just everything about this book. Thank you for allowing me to read it!!

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The Godparent Trap took me back to what made me fall in love and adore Rachel Van Dyken’s books. It was full of heart, emotion, and comedy. I was sucked into the story from the first page and didn’t want it to end by the last page.

Colby and Rip had seemingly perfect lives. Colby was a blogger and had a pretty carefree life and Rip was successful in his own right. But then the unthinkable happened and both are thrown into a life of chaos when Rip’s sister and brother-in-law are in an accident and they must take over guardianship of their godchildren and Rip’s niece and nephew.

Rip and Colby have had their differences in the past and now they must navigate how to raise Ben and Viera together.

I was laughing one minute and crying the next. I loved this journey and it made my heart soar. A definite must-read!

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I had so much hope for this book but the main characters were a huge miss for me. The FMC was just too childish and unrealistic. And the MMC’s reasoning for initially not wanting to be with the FMC didn’t make any sense.

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I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

So sweet and a fun weekend read. I can't wait to show my book club.

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There are no word to accurately describe this great book it has it all sadness,, love, best friends, true life parenting stories absolutely funny I will re-read this book again and again it's that good!!!

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Sadly, this one did not work for me. It should have been a DNF, but I had a NetGalley copy and purchased the audiobook, so I pushed through. My struggle began early on (less than 10% of the way through) when I witnessed the way that Rip was treating Colby. Usually, an enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy contains some mutual dislike, but it doesn’t go beyond mild ribbing and/or simply ignoring the other person. In the case of THE GODPARENT TRAP, Rip surpassed that level and was cruel and emotionally abusive. He accused her more than once of being drunk, asserted that she was trying to make everything about herself (while she was grieving), and threatened to file for full custody. He belittled her and made her feel worthless. None of that was OK, and his apology via text was less than satisfactory.

It was very disappointing to see Colby try even harder to “do things right”, even though from a reader’s perspective, she was doing a great job with everything thrown at her. I felt that Van Dyken chose to gloss over Rip's actions rather than address them, almost romanticizing the emotional abuse he put Colby through. If I had a friend share that they were going through something similar, I wouldn't be encouraging them to pursue this relationship further.

I have additional thoughts, but I respect the fact that the author who wrote this is human, and therefore, I'll keep my negativity to myself. I did find it interesting that my lower rating was not due to the writing itself, which is often the case when I rate something 2 stars. In this case, it was because of the characters and their actions. I appreciate the complimentary copy from Forever, which was provided in exchange for an honest review.

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Sad & Sweet. I loved how these 2 complete opposites came together in a time of tragedy and need. It was beautiful how they became a family after losing people they all loved. I highly recommend for those who love tears with their romance. Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read in exchange for a review.

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This was a cute and at times emotional read. Our main characters are thrown together to raise two children after their parents tragic death. It’s an enemies to lovers book as the two deal with raising two children together and their grief at the same time. Well done, enjoyable, would like to read more like this from the author.

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I tried to get through it but I couldn't. Rip was horrible. So horrible. The kids kind of annoyed me and does that make me a bad human? Maybe. But the Blaise faire attitude of a caretaker here. The emotional moments have been shortchanged. I dunno. Life's too short to read a book that doesn't bring you any sort of joy.

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The Godparent Trap got me in the feels!!! The banter was immaculate. The secondary characters were hilarious. I will say in some places it feel flat and in others got incredibly heavy. Now I love when a book deals with heavy topics but I felt certain issues weren't dealt with which disappointed me. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would absolutely recommend it but I think at the time that I read it, it just wasn't a total slam dunk.

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Is this a near direct rip off of the Katherine Heigel classic 'Life As We Know It"? Yes! Did I still enjoy the hell out of it and for a split second crave domestic bliss? Also yes!

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I was not expecting this book to be this good! The little cartoon cover throws you off!

This book is enemies to lovers and opposites attract. It also deals with death and grief throughout the book.

Rip and Colby are thrown into parenthood after their friends/sister are killed in a car accident. These enemies have to work together to raise their friend’s two kids.

The kids were hilarious and honestly I was CACKLING at some of Rip’s and Colby’s interactions.

I did think the death of Monica and Brooks was breezed over a bit but I get it, the book would be very long.

A hilarious (light?) read! Def a recommendation!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This book drew me in! This was a book version of the movie “Life as we Know it” and I loved every minute!! This was a heart warming enemies to lovers book and I fell in love with these characters and the world Rachel created!

When Monica and Brooks both die in a tragic accident while celebrating their anniversary, their best friends are left to raise their two children! Rip and Colby are about thrown for a loop on how to raise two kids when they can’t stand one another in the first place!

This story was heartwarming and sweet and I was so sad when I brat to the end and had to leave their world!

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