A clever premise, interesting, multi-layered characters, romantic sparks of all kinds, and countless LOL moments make The Boyfriend Swap a must-read!
Workaholic lawyer Sidney Bellows and music teacher Robyn Lane are dreading the holidays for different reasons. Sidney thinks if she brings the successful boyfriend she's been keeping secret home to meet her conservative, goal-oriented parents, they will try to hurry the two of them down the aisle while Robyn is sure her folks will continue to disapprove of her struggling actor beau. The idea of switching boyfriends is cooked up one night when both ladies have over-imbibed. In the sobering light of day, Robyn thinks it's a crazy scheme that's doomed for disaster, but Sidney insists it's the answer to all their problems. Robyn is even less keen on the swap when she learns Sidney's boyfriend is also the cutie she lusted after in high school. There's no stopping this runaway train, though, and soon the two faux couples are off to make merry with Sidney's and Robyn's families. What follows is a surprise to all the swap's participants as they start to question their relationships and face some hard truths that may just change the course of their lives.
The journeys of Robyn/Will and Jordan/Perry are equally entertaining and riveting. Can you imagine being reunited with your teenage crush as an adult? Robyn runs through a whole gamut of emotions while spending time with and growing closer to Will. Meanwhile, Sidney wants to wring Perry's neck because he keeps going off-script, teasing and flirting with her, and showboating in front of her family who are completely charmed by him, which was NOT the plan. Most of the comedy in the book comes from Perry throwing curveballs at control freak Sidney, and I was endlessly amused by their combative dynamic, which provided a great contrast to the more poignant Will/Robyn scenes.
One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was that the story didn't end when the boyfriend swap was over, it carries on for a few months afterwards so that we can see what the fallout from the scheme is. And it does lead to big changes in the heroines' lives, both personally and professionally. I won't tell you how things work out for any of the couples, but suffice it to say, that there are some twists and turns in the last act that will keep you turning pages and everyone ends up exactly where they should be.
Although part of this story plays out against a holiday background, I think it's one that could be read and appreciated at any time of the year. I got such a kick out of all the characters and Ms. Schorr's snappy writing. If you're looking for a fun, fast-paced read that will provide you with both laughs and feels, this is the book for you!
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