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A review by readfrenzy
Rachel, Out of Office by Christina Hovland
4.0
Christina Hovland is an author who is new to me, but I was drawn to the adorable cover and then the synopsis hooked me. I love it when I take a gamble on an unfamiliar author and it pays off. Rachel, Out of Office is a witty and supremely satisfying contemporary romance.
Rachel is one of those supermoms who makes other moms jealous. She’s a single mom to twin 8-year-old boys and although her ex-husband is mostly absent, she manages to seamlessly juggle all aspects of parenting on her own — from discipline and stomach bugs to Pinterest-worthy birthday parties and housekeeping. She also owns a demanding business that keeps her working around the clock. She makes it look easy, but in reality she’s barely holding it together.
Most of the book focuses on the challenges of parenting, so I suspect it won’t resonate as well with readers who aren’t moms. Personally, I really identified with Rachel. Although my kids are almost grown, I remember what it’s like to put your needs last. Some of the antics with her boys had me laughing out loud. As a fellow control freak, I also recognized Rachel’s need to do everything herself because, of course, nobody else can do it as well.
I admired Rachel’s strength and her ability to stay calm in the midst of crisis. I didn’t expect to love her hot former brother-in-law Travis as much as I did, but I really enjoyed their chemistry and the way he’s always supportive of her. I didn’t quite understand Rachel’s ex husband, Gavin. I couldn’t decide if he was selfish, clueless, or just weak. Although Rachel’s meddling former mother-in-law is a bit over-the-top, she’s a good source of entertainment. I also liked the clever quotes from other moms at the beginning of each chapter.
All in all, Rachel, Out of Office is a feel-good humorous read about the ups and downs of parenthood and the illusion of perfection.
Recommended for fans of:
Single parent romances
Business women
Margaritas
Pop Tarts
Rachel is one of those supermoms who makes other moms jealous. She’s a single mom to twin 8-year-old boys and although her ex-husband is mostly absent, she manages to seamlessly juggle all aspects of parenting on her own — from discipline and stomach bugs to Pinterest-worthy birthday parties and housekeeping. She also owns a demanding business that keeps her working around the clock. She makes it look easy, but in reality she’s barely holding it together.
Most of the book focuses on the challenges of parenting, so I suspect it won’t resonate as well with readers who aren’t moms. Personally, I really identified with Rachel. Although my kids are almost grown, I remember what it’s like to put your needs last. Some of the antics with her boys had me laughing out loud. As a fellow control freak, I also recognized Rachel’s need to do everything herself because, of course, nobody else can do it as well.
I admired Rachel’s strength and her ability to stay calm in the midst of crisis. I didn’t expect to love her hot former brother-in-law Travis as much as I did, but I really enjoyed their chemistry and the way he’s always supportive of her. I didn’t quite understand Rachel’s ex husband, Gavin. I couldn’t decide if he was selfish, clueless, or just weak. Although Rachel’s meddling former mother-in-law is a bit over-the-top, she’s a good source of entertainment. I also liked the clever quotes from other moms at the beginning of each chapter.
All in all, Rachel, Out of Office is a feel-good humorous read about the ups and downs of parenthood and the illusion of perfection.
Recommended for fans of:
Single parent romances
Business women
Margaritas
Pop Tarts
*I received an early copy of this book to voluntarily read.*