Rachel, Out of Office

Christina Hovland

Jan 2021 · Mommy Wars Book 1 · Sold by Entangled: Amara

About this ebook

Single mom Rachel Gibson seriously needs a break. Between an absent ex-husband, rowdy twin boys, and running her own work-from-home business, her candle isn't just burning at both ends, it's a full-blown puddle of wax. She's the go-to girl for other entrepreneurs, handling all the tasks they dread. Social media posts? She's got it. Website updates? She's on it. Light bookkeeping? She loves it.

Thank goodness Rachel’s about to get a reprieve, as her former in-laws plan to whisk her boys away for a summer of fun at the family lake house. But when her ex backs out at the last minute, she finds herself in a pickle. Even though she's drowning in to-dos, she's horrible at saying no—especially when it comes to providing some stability for her kids.

Once Rachel arrives at the lake house, she struggles to keep up with work and balance the demands of family, all the while fending off pesky new feelings for her ex-brother-in-law. It’s just another messy complication added to the dumpster fire of her life. Then again, anything is possible when she's out of office...

Don't miss these other laugh-out-loud rom-coms from Christina Hovland:
* There's Something About Molly
* April May Fall

Ratings and reviews

***4.5 ‘Team Travis’ Stars*** I swear I felt like I needed a Xanax with a whiskey chaser while reading this book...actually, I kinda feel like I still might need it because...whoa. These characters definitely took some getting used to. Not that they were unlikable, well...maybe a couplefew started off on my not so likeable list but things did sort themselves out and I’m crossing my toes that we’ll get to spend more time with this crazy crew because they all have stories to tell. But on to Rachel and Travis. I kinda adored Travis. He has his moments where you want to Gibbs smack him, but in all reality he is a lot more aware of what’s going on around him than people give him credit for. He’s charming and when he deems something important, he doesn’t mince words. Rachel. This woman. Ok. Here’s the thing. I loved her, I did and I admired the hell out of her for juggling work, kids, her crazy family and her crazy friends, but I also wanted to reach out and shake some sense into her because of it. Their journey to their HEA was definitely an interesting one considering all the crazy that was going on around them, but I really enjoyed how it all played out. They are opposites, but they balanced each other out in the right way and once they moved past a few things, I really liked their flow. Their bantering was a lot of fun, the chemistry between them hot and I loved how everything worked out for them in the end. I realize that stating at the beginning of this review that I needed Xanax and a shot of whiskey may put some of you off reading this book, but the crazy, chaotic ride is totally worth it in the end. The characters are all unique (and I really only wanted to put duct tape over one of their mouths and then duct tape ‘em to a chair and leave ‘em there until Rachel and Travis got their HEA *BSEG*) and I’m totally crossing my toes that the remaining singletons get their own books and HEA’s at some point down the road. ~ Copy provided by the publisher/author via NetGalley & voluntarily reviewed ~

This is the first book I have read by Christina Hovland but it certainly won’t be the last because I was captivated by single mum Rachel Gibson, her twin sons and her ex brother in-law Travis’s story. Rachel’s ex is planning on getting married again and really is not invested or that interested in her twin boys so she has come to rely on her ex brother in law Travis to pick up the slack and be the best uncle and man in their lives. Rachel’s ex mother in law is convinced the divorce should never have happened and spends her time meddling and plotting for Rachel and her ex to get back together, problem is Rachel suddenly realises she has feelings for Travis and she can’t believe he feels the same but what happens when the ex try’s to come back into the picture....... I couldn’t put this book down and I’m obsessed with this family. I fell hook, line and sinker for this couple but I also loved seeing Gavin (the ex) grow and start to share parenting with Rachel. This is a story about an unconventional relationship that turns into a love story, its a entertaining read and I highly recommend you one click this gem of a read.

Honestly, it's just a joy to read from page one to the end. I couldn't help how often I smiled, laughed and just had all the feels. i could recommend this book enough.

About the author

Christina Hovland lives her own version of a fairy tale—an artisan chocolatier by day and romance writer by night. Born in Colorado, Christina received a degree in journalism from Colorado State University. Before opening her chocolate company, Christina’s career spanned from the television newsroom to managing an award-winning public relations firm. She’s a recovering overachiever and perfectionist with a love of cupcakes and dinner she doesn’t have to cook herself. A 2017 Golden Heart® finalist, she lives in Colorado with her first-boyfriend-turned-husband, four children, and the sweetest dogs around.