Book Review: A March Bride by @RachelHauck

A March Bride (A Year of Weddings #4)

by Rachel Hauck

Published February 25th 2014

Kindle Edition

Zondervan 

For review from Netgallery

Goodreads Synopsis:

Susanna has found her true prince, and their happily ever after is just around the corner. But when Nate asks her to give up something precious to her, Susanna can’t help but wonder if it’s a sign that their love is not meant to be.

Susanna Truitt (Once Upon A Prince) is three weeks from royalty. She’ll soon marry King Nathaniel II of Brighton Kingdom. But when the government insists she renounce her American citizenship before the wedding, coupled with the lack of involvement by family and friends, her heart begins to doubt whether this marriage is God’s plan for her.

Nathaniel would do anything for his bride-to-be. But he knows his position requires that she give up a lot to be with him. Her life will never be her own — right down to her very identity. When she travels home to St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, right before the wedding, Nathaniel fears she won’t return. Gathering his courage, he devises a plan to win his bride all over again, and together they seek out a kingdom to treasure above all.

I am a HUGE Nate fan. He is so dreamy and amazing and makes you swoon from here to the moon. In the first book "Once Upon A Prince", you get to know Nate and Susanna and how they came together. Susanna struggled but in the end her love for Nate was stronger than anything that could present itself. In the second book "Princess Ever After" we get to see them again. King Nathaniel shows his compassion and amazing heart every time. Susanna's willingness to help and be there for Reggie makes you love her more. 

I love the honesty in the characters of their faith. As Christian's we go through struggles just like everyone else and our faith is constantly challenged. It is so hard to just let go and allow God to be in control when you want to make the outcome your own. This book and really all the books in this series show the realness of that struggle. The peace one feels after finally letting go is depicted perfectly in this book. 

I became a fan of Rachel Hauck after reading Once Upon A Prince. With each book I love her writing more. Honestly if you haven't read any of her books then you seriously need to go grab Once Upon A Prince. 

PRINCESS EVER AFTER by @RachelHauck Blog Tour: Review and Giveaway!

Princess Ever After by Rachel Hauck
The Royal Wedding Series
Zondervan/
Release date: February 4, 2013

About the book: A Royal Wedding Book

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.

If I wasn't a fan of Rachel after the first book then this one definitely sealed the deal. There is just something about a regular girl getting shipped off to another country and become royal that I love. Maybe its the fact that all girls wanted to be a princess or meet her prince. Rachel has a way of capturing your attention with each page and before you know it you have spent a whole day glued to the book feeling every emotion as they present themselves through the characters. I feel completely in love with these characters and never wanted the story to end. Regina owns a car restoration shop in Tallahassee, FL. She used to be a hot shot accountant but went after her passion of restoring classic cars. Every Friday they had a gathering called Reggie's Court where they talked shop with friends and had an evening of love and laughter. The last thing Reggie expected was for handsome Tanner to walk in and turn her would upside down. Tanner has been sent by the king to bring Princess Regina back to Hessenberg to give them their country back. Tanner is determined to not stay from the mission because of his dark past. The never thought Reggie would be so difficult or beautiful. She made him feel things that he never had before or thought he would ever find. Reggie goes to Hessenberg with Tanner to give it a try and to find out more about her grandmother. As she struggles with the truth of who she is, she also struggles with falling in love and feeling things she never allowed herself to feel before. If anyone remembers my review of Once Upon A Prince then you know how much I loved Nathaniel. That alone was reason enough for me to want this book. Even though he is hard to replace, Tanner was really incredible. He went from the tough guy keeping his emotions in check to completely surrendering to love and making you swoon half way to the moon. I highly recommend everyone jump on the Royal Wedding boat. You will be completely blown away.

Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/tk6Wt 

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!)

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!

Meet the author: Rachel Hauck is an award-winning, best selling author of critically acclaimed novels such as RITA nominatedThe 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.

Learn more about Rachel at: http://rachelhauck.com

**I have been given this book for free for my honest opinion from litfuse. **

PRINCESS EVER AFTER $200 “Princess” Giveaway and Facebook Party with @RachelHauck!

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!)

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!

Waiting on Wednesday: A March Bride

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine to show upcoming releases that we can't wait to read (aka going crazy waiting for). This weeks book is:

A March Bride (A Year of Weddings)

by Rachel Hauck 

Expected publication: February 25th 2014 by Zondervan 

eBook

Goodreads synopsis: Susanna has found her true prince, and their happily ever after is just around the corner. But when Nate asks her to give up something precious to her, Susanna can’t help but wonder if it’s a sign that their love is not meant to be.
Susanna Truitt (Once Upon A Prince) is three weeks from royalty. She’ll soon marry King Nathaniel II of Brighton Kingdom. But when the government insists she renounce her American citizenship before the wedding, coupled with the lack of involvement by family and friends, her heart begins to doubt whether this marriage is God’s plan for her.
Nathaniel would do anything for his bride-to-be. But he knows his position requires that she give up a lot to be with him. Her life will never be her own — right down to her very identity. When she travels home to St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, right before the wedding, Nathaniel fears she won’t return. Gathering his courage, he devises a plan to win his bride all over again, and together they seek out a kingdom to treasure above all.

I loved Nathaniel in Once Upon A Prince. He was everything a girl could dream of. He made you swoon and want him in real life lol. I have been dying to know what else happens these these two love birds so I can't wait to have my hands on this one!

What are you "waiting on"?

Waiting on Wednesday: Princess Ever After

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine to show upcoming releases that we can't wait to read (aka going crazy waiting for). This weeks book is:

Princess Ever After (Royal Wedding #2)

by Rachel Hauck

Expected publication: February 4th 2014

Zondervan

Paperback, 320 pages

(Goodreads blurb) Tanner Burhardt, Minister of Culture for Hossenberg, believes Miss Beswick is the least likely candidate to be his country’s long-lost princess. It’s up to him to transform the strong-willed Southern girl into a reigning royal if he wants to save his nation. As Regina and Tanner return to Hessenberg to fulfill their destinies, Regina quickly learns that someone playing princess isn’t what’s needed. This is a full-time role for a nation on the brink of financial destruction.

Unprepared for the responsibilities of running a country, Regina must look deep into herself and trust God if she is to fulfill her true destiny.

Regina Beswick is all about restoring old cars. But when Tanner Burkhardt asks her to restore an old nation, she must decide which destiny to follow. Regina Beswick never dreamed of faraway places. She is happy with her life as a classic car mechanic and owner of a local restoration shop. But the fairytale book, drawn by her great-grandma, makes her wonder if she’s destined for greatness.

The reason I'm waiting on this book is because I feel completely in love with the first book. I have only ever read a few books that completely consumed me. This warmed my heart and made me cry from the first page (even though it broke my heart). Check out my review of the first book. I can't wait to read more.

What are you "waiting on"?