Today I'm turning my blog over to Rachel Hauck, with a review of "Princess Ever After!!"ALSO -- Be sure to sign up for this tour's GIVEAWAYs (listed below)!! [Blog Tour will run from February 13 - March 6, 2014 | Giveaway ends on March 6, 2014 | Rachel's "Princess" Author Chat Party on Facebook is on March 6, 2014]
- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 353; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1148 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: February 4, 2014 | Publisher: Zondervan | Obtained: Litfuse Publicity Group"Princess Ever After" [The Royal Wedding Series, Book 2] by Rachel Hauck
Author's Book Description : Regina Beswick never dreamed of faraway places. She’s happy with her life as a classic car mechanic and owner of a restoration shop.
But an unexpected visitor and the discovery of a fairytale, drawn by her great-grandma, causes Regina to wonder if she might be destined for something more.
Tanner Burkhardt, Minister of Culture for the Grand Duchy of Hessenberg, must convince the strong-willed Southerner, Miss Beswick, that she is his country’s long-lost princess. Failure could destroy his reputation and change his nation forever.
As Regina and Tanner face the challenges before them, neither are prepared for love to invade their hearts and change every thing they believe about themselves.
However, when a royal opponent nearly destroys Regina’s future, she must lean into God and trust He has sovereignly brought her to her true and final destiny.
My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars!! Regina (Reggie) thought she had it all and was on the life path/career path that she was supposed to be on, that is until dashing Tanner comes into her life throwing her a curve ball that she is a princess. Now she needs to visit her great grandmothers home country in hopes of learning about this place that her Gram had to run away from and see if she can turn it around for the better. That is, if she finally decides to commit to being the Princess that everyone expects her to be....
Together, Reggie and Tanner make a great team! Tanner deals with Reggie's hesitation about her "new life" very calmly and helps guide her through all the new rough patches with ease. Plus, because of Reggie's determination, once she agrees to fulfill this part of her new path she really steps up to the plate! Add the fact that their attraction to each other is immediate and ignites very quickly into love, this is one story that wraps you up in it's fairytale and doesn't let go!
In addition, I also liked how Tanner's "big secret" was played out. It makes you like him as a character even more. Especially with the way, it's revealed to the reader and then how it's handled afterwards. Yet, it did make me really dislike his ex. =0/
I recommend this novel and series to anyone who likes Christian romantic fairytales!! =0)
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My Previous Guest Post(s) by this Author : Jesus -- The Reason For the Season - December 2011
My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 1
My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2014
Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: Princess Ever After | Princess Ever After - Overview | Princess Ever After – Chapter 1 | Diary of a Writer: Starting A New Book | Diary of a Writer: The Lull... What To Do, What To Do! | Make 2014 An E-Year of E-Romance and E-Weddings | Author Chat Party with GREAT Prizes | My Own Thoughts On Princess Ever After
Author's Series Extras : Pinterest: Once Upon a Prince | Pinterest: A March Bride | Once Upon a Prince - Overview | Once Upon a Prince - Discussion Guide | Once Upon a Prince - Sample Chapter | A March Bride - Overview | Diary of a Writer: New Season! | ACK! How many days since my last post... | Diary of a Writer: Deadline | Once Upon A Prince! | The Next Big Thing Blog Hop | Diary of a Writer: Break Off Disappointment! You Are Appointed. | Diary of a Writer: Whine, Whine, And Oh, By The Way, Here’s A Starred Review | Lori Twichell of Radiant Lit | Once Upon A Prince Release Day! | You’re Invited To My Book Launch Party! Y’all Come!
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Book Teaser(s) :
But the last boyfriend? A narcissistic zombie. Truly. ~ within Chapter 4
Reggie loved Mondays. They were like mini New Years four times a month. A chance for a fresh start, a do-over from last week's failures. Or even success. Monday was the day to renew personal pledges, reset goals, and charge at them wholeheartedly. ~ within Chapter 10
"Open the door." Tanner bent over the door, looking for the lock button.For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Rachel, then please check out her website.
Reggie inched the car forward. She'd waited too long to get out of here. "Tanner, back up, because I'm going."
"Open the door, you insane girl."
"Insane girl! Is that how you speak to your princess?" She powered forward, scattering the last lingering, daredevil photographers.
"Yes, when she acts like she's lost her last marble." Panic infused his words. "Open the door, Regina."
"I need to think." She gunned the car forward, laying on the horn again. A photographer with a death wish had stepped in front of her. "Maybe I have lost my last marble."
"I'm coming with you. We can search for the lost marble together." ~ within Chapter 16
About the Author :
Rachel Hauck is an award-winning, best selling author of critically acclaimed novels such as RITA nominated "The Wedding Dress" and RITA nominated "Love Starts with Elle," part of the Lowcountry series, the Nashvegas series and the Songbird Novels penned with multi-platinum recording artist, Sara Evans. Their novel "Softly and Tenderly," was one of Booklists 2011 Top Ten Inspirationals.A graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism, she worked in the corporate software world before planting her backside in an uncomfortable chair to write full time in 2004.
Rachel serves on the Executive Board for American Christian Fiction Writers and leads worship at their annual conference. She is a mentor and book therapist at My Book Therapy, and conference speaker.
Rachel writes from her two-story tower in an exceedingly more comfy chair. She is a huge Buckeyes football fan.
Giveaways!! :
One winner will receive :
- A $200 Visa cash card (buy your very own "princess ever after" gown or tanks of gas for your "royal" ride)
- Copies of "Princess Ever After," "Once Upon a Prince," and "The Wedding Dress" by Rachel Hauck
To Enter : Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 6th. Winner will be announced at the Rachel's "Princess" Facebook Party on March 6th. Connect with Rachel for an evening of "royal" book chat, princess-themed trivia, laughter, prizes, and an exclusive look at the next book in the Royal Wedding series!
Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP TODAY. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 6th!
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