Mocha with Linda: Princess Ever After

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Princess Ever After

Princess Ever After
Royal Wedding Series
Rachel Hauck
(Zondervan)
ISBN: 978-0310315506
February 2014/368 pages/$14.99
Regina Beswick was born to be a princess.

But she’s content to be a small-town girl, running a classic auto restoration shop, unaware a secret destiny awaits her. One that will leap from the pages of her grandmother’s hand-painted book of fairytales.

Tanner Burkhardt is the stoic Minister of Culture for the Grand Duchy of Hessenberg. When he is tasked to retrieve the long-lost princess, he must overcome his fear of failure in order to secure his nation’s future—and his own.

Yet lurking in the political shadows is a fierce opponent with sinister plans to abolish the throne forever. Overwhelmed with opposition, Regina must decide if she’s destined to restore old cars or an ancient nation. Together—with a little divine intervention—Regina and Tanner discover the truth of her heritage and the healing power of true love.

Read the first chapter.

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. Find out more about Rachel at http://www.rachelhauck.com/.

MY THOUGHTS

I am thoroughly enjoying Rachel Hauck's Royal Wedding series. One Upon a Prince was a delight and Princess Ever After is equally enchanting. Hauck steps outside the box in creating Regina Beswick as the ordinary-girl-becomes-princess, as Reggie's knowledge and passion for car restoration seems to make her an unlikely candidate for one to restore a kingdom--or does it? While the basic premise of this tale reminds me of the movie The Princess Diaries, Hauck wisely steers it in a different direction completely. (And Tanner Burkhardt's character more than compensates for the absence of Julie Andrews!) Reggie's angst as she contemplates stepping up to the plate-er,throne-to become a Princess Ever After are well-portrayed and realistic. After all, while every girl longs to discover she's really a princess, the idea of leaving all that is familiar to assume that role is a bit daunting! Unexpected opposition as well as surprising words of confidence and support factor into her decision. A charming and thoroughly satisfying romance, Princess Ever After will also inspire and encourage readers with its message of faith. Grab your copy today!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from Zondervan and Litfuse Publicity as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Rachel Hauck is celebrating the release of her latest "swoon"-worthy romance, Princess Ever After, with a fun $200 "Princess" prize package giveaway and a Facebook "Princess" party on March 6th. Grab your tiaras and RSVP today!

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)
Princess Ever After, Once Upon a Prince, and The Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 6th. Winner will be announced at 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!

So grab your copy of Princess Ever After and join Rachel and friends on the evening of March 6th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)