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Wedlocked
by
Bonnie Trachtenberg (Goodreads Author)
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 a...more
Hardcover, 272 pages
Published
June 16th 2011
by iUniverse.com
(first published June 15th 2011)
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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 Y...more
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 Y...more
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 hi...more
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 bro...more
Nov 01, 2011
Romancing the Book
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
contemporary,
romance
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...more
Rebecca finds herself back home feeling sorry for herself when she meet Craig Jacobs. He saves her life (she was choking on...more
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...more
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...more
Sep 14, 2011
Molly
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
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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!
Rebecca. Now that's a girl I can relate with. Trying to please others while still reaching for your dream. In the end, she had to settle for Craig. Not the man of her dreams, but someone who her mama is happy she married. But, Rebecca isn't happy. She just married a man she knew next to nothing about. He sleep walks,he turns their honey moon in to a disaste...more
Rebecca. Now that's a girl I can relate with. Trying to please others while still reaching for your dream. In the end, she had to settle for Craig. Not the man of her dreams, but someone who her mama is happy she married. But, Rebecca isn't happy. She just married a man she knew next to nothing about. He sleep walks,he turns their honey moon in to a disaste...more
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 bo...more
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-mar...more
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-mar...more
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...more
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...more
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 characte...more
I really liked Rebecca. Her characte...more
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 m...more
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 m...more
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...more
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...more
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...more
The prologue to the book is the immediate aftermath of the ceremony when Rebecca is undergoing the realization...more
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 ho...more
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 ho...more
Jan 27, 2012
Kira
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
kindle-bargains,
romance
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 a...more
The first book could have been summarised in a couple of chapters. It was rather painful to read and it really didn't a...more
Mar 06, 2013
Debdatta Dasgupta Sahay
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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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 mor...more
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, a...more
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 fo...more
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 fo...more
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 entertai...more
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 entertai...more
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...more
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...more
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. :)
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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
There was a point at the beginning of Rebecca's honeymoon where I wanted to put the book down because I couldn't handle where I felt like the story was going. I'm glad I didn't, because it didn't go anywhere I thought it was. The memoir style was sometimes a little boring to get through, but overall this story kept me going and even made me laugh a few times. The word "facetious" was used entirely too often.
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.
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.
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!
Surprisingly funny and entertaining, especially for a first book! Would definitely read another by this author!
Was REALLY difficult for me to get into this book but once I did I didn't want to put it down!!!
There was a lot going on in the book and although it was a nice story; sometimes enough is enough.
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Bonnie 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...more
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