Review: Once Upon A Princess by Rachel Hauck

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Once Upon a Prince

by
Rachel Hauck

Royal Wedding Series, book #1

Description:
Once Upon a Prince, the first novel in the Royal Wedding series by bestselling author Rachel Hauck, treats you to a modern-day fairy tale. Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess---just to marry the man she has loved for twelve years. But life isn't going according to plan. When her high-school-sweetheart-turned-Marine-officer breaks up instead of proposing, Susanna scrambles to rebuild her life. The last thing Prince Nathaniel expects to find on his American holiday to St. Simon's Island is the queen of his heart. A prince has duties, and his family's tense political situation has chosen his bride for him. When Prince Nathaniel comes to Susanna's aid under the fabled Lover's Oak, he is blindsided by love. Their lives are worlds apart. He's a royal prince. She's a ordinary girl. But everything changes when Susanna receives an invitation to Nathaniel's coronation. It's the ultimate choice. His kingdom or her heart? God's will or their own?

 My review:

A beautiful romance that breaks down social barriers between Royals and Commoners.  Once Upon A Prince is a lesson in getting out of your comfort zone.  Suzanna "Suz" finds out there can be 

"the right ring, but the wrong girl."  Does God have a better plan for Suzanna?  Sure he does and 

she gets more than she ever expected.  I really enjoyed this modern day fairytale. 

I give Once Upon A Prince 4 out of 5 stars.

I received this book from Net Galley and Zondervan Fiction for my honest review. I was not paid in any way for this review.

About the author:

Rachel Hauck is the bestselling author of #1 Amazon Kindle Bestseller and RITA finalist, The Wedding Dress, as well as the ACFW Book of the Year winner Sweet Caroline, and RITA Finalist Love Starts With Elle, and of the critically acclaimed fiction collaboration with multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans, The Songbird Novels.
She lives in sunny, though sometimes hurricane plagued, central Florida with her husband and their ornery pet.Rachel earned a degree in Journalism from Ohio State University and is a huge Buckeyes football fan.
She is the past President of American Christian Fiction Writers and now serves on the Executive Board.
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Review: The Memory Jar by Tricia Goyer

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 The Memory Jar

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Series, Book #1
Tricia Goyer
Zondervan

Pub Date   Nov 1 2012

 Description:
Every year, 30-40 young Amish men descend on the cozy little town of West Kootenai, Montana, arriving in the spring to live there for six months and receive "resident" status for the hunting season in the fall. They arrive as bachelors, but go home with brides!
Sarah Shelter has lived in West Kootenai for the last ten years and wonders if she will ever fall in love. Since the tragic death of her best friend, she carries her memories in a jar along with the small items connected to them. For just as long, she's also been carrying around her emotions instead of allowing them to penetrate deep into her heart.
Now she's met a kind and gentle man who may be able to break down the wall. But can Sarah risk her heart to finally achieve her dreams?

My Review:
Tricia you had me hooked before the first chapter ended.  The Memory Jar by Tricia Goyer was a very enjoyable book. I loved the whole idea of memory jars and thought it made this book all the more special in light of Sarah having lost her best friend.  I liked how the reader is introduced to
Sarah and her best friend,  Patty as children and then are allowed inside their heads to understand them as people.  Jathan was an Amish "knight in shining armor" and Sarah soon sees him in that role.
The memory jar is about friendship, love, family and loyalty.  I will be watching for the next books in the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers series. Tricia gets a high 5 for The Memory Jar.

I received this book from Net Galley and Zondervan for my honest review.

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About the author:

Tricia Goyer is the author of thirty books including Songbird Under a German Moon, The Swiss Courier, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like MomSense and Thriving Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.

Learning by Karen KIngsbury

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Leaving

Book 2 in the Bailey Flanigan Series

by Karen Kingsbury

Description:

Bailey Flanigan is growing closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York while Cody coaches a small high school football team ... on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with one other. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Or will Cody learn to turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes? Who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody's past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself. Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury's popular Baxter family.

My Review:

Karen Kingsbury always writes heart touching and "Life Changing" fiction. Learning, book #2 in the Bailey Flanigan  series was a very enjoyable book with characters that I look forward to learning more about in the last two books in the series, Longing  and Loving. I will highly recommend to my friends and family.  Bailey and Cody appeared in previous books by Karen and I was so excited that they got their own series.  Bailey is the kind of young women that you pray your own children or

grand children could be like. She has an unwavering faith in God and is not afraid to reach for the

"stars" and at the same time look to God for where he wants her future to go.  Bailey is proof that

young girls can live pure until marriage with the help of God and a strong family unit.

I give Leaving a 5 out of 5 stars.

I received this book from Zondervan for my honest review and was NOT paid in any way for my review.

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Karen Kingsbury is America’s favorite inspirational novelist. There are more than 20 million copies of her award-winning books in print, including several million copies sold in the past year. Karen’s recent dozen titles have all debuted at or near the top of the New York Times Bestseller’s list. She is also a public speaker, reaching more than 100,000 women annually through various national events. Karen lives and works outside Nashville, Tenn., with her husband, Don, and their five sons, three of whom were adopted from Haiti. Also living nearby is their only daughter, Kelsey, an actress in inspirational films and married to Christian recording artist Kyle Kupecky. For more information visit Karen's website. Karen is also on Facebook and Twitter, where she regularly interacts with nearly half a million reader friends.

Review: Leaving by Karen Kingsbury

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Bailey Flanigan Series: Book 1

Karen Kingbury

Description:

The Bailey Flanigan series begins with Bailey leaving Bloomington for the adventure of a lifetime. She has won an audition for the ensemble of a Broadway musical in New York City. 

Bailey is determined to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but is she really ready to leave family and friends for the loneliness of the city? And what of Cody? His disappearance has her worried about their future and praying that their love can survive. 

In order to be closer to his mother in jail, Cody takes a coaching job in a small community outside Indianapolis. New friends, distance, and circumstances expose cracks in his relationship with Bailey Flanigan. 

Love, loneliness, big opportunities, and even bigger decisions highlight the first book in the new Bailey Flanigan series that features members of the popular Baxter family and finally completes the Bailey Flanigan/Cody Coleman story.

My Review:

Bailey Flanigan is a wonderful role model for young women today. I am
so happy that Karen Kingsbury has given Bailey a series of her own.  We have "watched" Bailey grow up though out several other series by Mrs. Kingsbury.  Leaving is book #1 in the Bailey Flanigan Series and was well worth the wait. This book will touch the hearts of all mothers who are watching, waiting or have already seen there daughters grow up and leave home. It was wonderful to watch Bailey pray and listen to God's will for her life.  The story line for Cody was also used to show his spiritual growth and the redeeming power of the Lord. I look forward to reading, Learning(book #2), Longing(book #3) and Loving(book #4) in this series. 

I was great to see Landon and Ashley's story continue in this book also.  This couple models a Christian marriage as it should be in a world gone crazy.  Through many heartaches this family has grown and become even more faithful to the Lord. I am praying that these characters will have the happy ending I am hoping for, but then again, God is in charge and the story line will go His way.

Keep the books coming, Karen as you continue to let God use you to make a difference in this world through your writing.  You have a fan for life.

I received this book from Zondervan for my honest review. 

About the author:

Karen Kingsbury is America’s favorite inspirational novelist. There are more than 20 million copies of her award-winning books in print, including several million copies sold in the past year. Karen’s recent dozen titles have all debuted at or near the top of the New York Times Bestseller’s list. She is also a public speaker, reaching more than 100,000 women annually through various national events. Karen lives and works outside Nashville, Tenn., with her husband, Don, and their five sons, three of whom were adopted from Haiti. Also living nearby is their only daughter, Kelsey, an actress in inspirational films and married to Christian recording artist Kyle Kupecky. For more information visit her website Karen is also on Facebook and Twitter, where she regularly interacts with nearly half a million reader friends.

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