New Releases by Rachel Hauck

She was the daughter of a queen. But she was not a princess. Scottie O''Shay has the perfect life as creative director for her family''s beloved men''s fashion brand, which she embraces with grit, style, and southern charm. But when a reporter''s exposé reveals shocking secrets, she discovers she''s not just Scottie O''Shay anymore. She''s the secret daughter of the Queen of Lauchtenland. Eager to know the mother who gave her up, Scottie flies to Europe for a brief visit only to find herself entangled in animosity and palace intrigue. Then there''s Michael Cross-a devoted protection officer whose piercing eyes and quiet strength make her feel dangerously at home. Michael has loved and lost before. He won''t risk his heart again-especially not for an American clothing heiress who''s determined to cling to her O''Shay family roots. Yet when a late-night kiss in a hidden doorway melts duty into devotion, neither one can deny the affection growing between them. Together they''ll discover a legacy of secrets and forgiveness powerful enough to heal a fractured kingdom. On the verge of truly falling in love, devastating news from home yanks Scottie from her personal fairy tale into reality. She faces an impossible choice-the safe ground of Tennessee or the uncharted waters of Lauchtenland where love and a royal crown await. From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck, To Win a Crown is a tender, slow-burn royal romance about letting go and discovering a love greater than your deepest desires.

"I was fully invested in these memorable characters who are as colorful as the iconic Starlight''s neon sign."--Nancy Naigle, author of The Shell Collector "A charming story set across three generations. . . . Themes of forgiveness, trust, second chances, acceptance, and love will leave you grinning at the last page."--Katherine Reay, bestselling author of Dear Mr. Knightley and The Printed Letter Bookshop 1987. Supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight--a Hollywood A-lister with a bad-boy reputation--who has returned to his hometown to help his plucky grandmother, Tuesday, save her century-old skating rink, the Starlight. The Starlight holds a special place in the hearts of the community, once acting as a refuge for Depression-era families and bringing the town together with gatherings and celebrations. Tuesday''s determination even protected her beloved rink from her husband''s shady business dealings. Yet when the Starlight is threatened with demolition, Tuesday begins to wonder if an era has come to an end. As Matt and Harlow strategize to save the rink, they find themselves on a journey of surprises, self-discovery, and the kind of healing that leads to love.

Twenty years ago, the summer of ''77 was supposed to be the best summer of Summer Wilde''s life. She and her best friends, Spring, Autumn, and Snow--the Four Seasons--had big plans. But those plans never had a chance. After a teenage prank gone awry, the Seasons found themselves on a bus to Tumbleweed, "Nowhere," Oklahoma, to spend eight weeks as camp counselors. All four of them arrived with hidden secrets and buried fears, and the events that unfolded in those two months forever altered their friendships, their lives, and their futures. Now, thirtysomething, Summer is at a crossroads. When her latest girl band leaves her in a motel outside Tulsa, she is forced to face the shadows of her past. Returning to the place where everything changed, she soon learns Tumbleweed is more than a town she never wanted to see again. It''s a place for healing, for reconciling the past with the present, and for finally listening to love''s voice. Praise for The Best Summer of Our Lives "Rachel Hauck sets the gold standard in inspirational fiction. The Best Summer of Our Lives is a nostalgic novel of friendship, romance, and the choices that define a life."--Brenda Novak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "The Best Summer of Our Lives blends faith and hope into a story about the seasons of life, the seasons of friendship, and the seasons of love."--Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends "The Best Summer of our Lives brought me back to my teenage years, with all the angst, the hope, and the friendships, and reminded me that the best times of our lives don''t have to be perfect to be loved."--Susan May Warren, USA Today bestselling, award-winning author "Rachel Hauck fans will savor this sparkling story full of depth and heart!"--Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hideaway and A Place to Land

College volleyball star Avery Truitt has not seen her former flame, Prince Colin of Brighton Kingdom, since he suddenly pushed her away five years ago. But now, the sadness of losing her father and the joy of her sister Susanna''s pregnancy have brought Avery back to Brighton just in time for Cathedral City''s enchanting Christmas season. Avery knows she can''t avoid seeing Colin-now the Kingdom''s most eligible bachelor-whether or not her heart is ready to relive the pain. But seeing him again might bring her the closure she needs after all this time. When Colin finds himself at the center of a centuries-old Brighton tradition, he must decide whether to follow the path laid out before him or follow his heart to the only woman for whom he would ring the Pembroke Chapel Bell.

From three bestselling authors come sweet stories about love, friendship, and happily ever after. A Brush with Love by Rachel Hauck (also published in A Season to Wed) Ginger emerges from the pain of a childhood tragedy with a gift for bringing out the beauty in others. Despite her prestigious partnerships and clients, Ginger can’t help feeling like she’s on the outside looking in. But Ginger will have to rally her confidence when she’s asked to be the “beauty-maker” for the Alabama society wedding of the decade. Then her high-school crush Tom Wells Jr. also returns to town and asks her for a haircut, Ginger’s thinly veiled insecurities threaten to keep her locked away from love. Despite Tom’s best efforts, Ginger can’t forget how he disappeared on her twelve years ago and broke her heart. Can she ever trust him again? Love in the Details by Becky Wade (also published in To Have and to Hold) Eight years have passed since Holly last saw her high school sweetheart, Josh. Now his best friend’s wedding has brought Josh back to Martinsburg, Texas. His duties as best man and Holly''s as the church''s volunteer wedding coordinator link them together. She never told him the true reason for their breakup all those years ago, but it’s hard to keep the secret as feelings reemerge. And with those feelings comes the fear that held her back the last time. Not a day''s gone by since Josh parted from Holly that he hasn''t thought about her. He doesn''t want to make himself vulnerable to her again, but the more time he spends with her, the harder it is to deny the love he still has for her. As the wedding approaches, both Holly and Josh will have to decide if they want to risk everything for love. An October Bride by Katie Ganshert (also published in Autumn Brides) Emma Tate has just ended an engagement. So when she suddenly announces that she’s engaged—again—this time to her lifelong buddy Jake Sawyer, every busybody in town is talking about it. Of course, no one but Jake and Emma know the real reason they’re getting married: so Emma’s dying father will have a chance to walk her down the aisle. But while Jake and Emma move forward with their plan and frantically organize an October wedding, it becomes clear that their agreement has a few complications—the biggest being their true feelings for each other. With dubious friends, ecstatic parents, and nosy neighbors, Emma and Jake have a lot to contend with if they’re going to pull this off. The real question is who wants this wedding more, Emma’s dad or Emma?

''Tussen de regels door'' van Rachel Hauck speelt zich af in het hart van New York. Vijf mensen ontvangen een anonieme, mysterieuze uitnodiging van The Fifth Avenue Story Society. Ze hebben nog nooit van het genootschap gehoord. En geen van allen zijn ze van plan hun diepste geheimen mee te nemen naar een kamer vol vreemden. Samen vormen executive assistant Lexa, literatuurprofessor Jett, Uber-chauffeur Chuck, bejaarde weduwnaar Ed en zakenvrouw Coral een uiteenlopend gezelschap. Hun nieuwsgierigheid en eenzaamheid winnen het van hun angst, en in de wekelijkse ontmoetingen in de oude bibliotheek ontdekken ze dat het delen van verhalen levens kan veranderen. ''Een lekker romantisch boek, met het nodige vleugje spanning.'' - Nederlands Dagblad over ''Het huis op nummer 7''

Five New Yorkers have received an anonymous, mysterious invitation to the Fifth Avenue Story Society: executive assistant Lexa; broken-hearted Professor Jett; Uber driver Chuck; widower Ed; and Coral, a cosmetics empire scion. None of the five one knows who sent the invitations, and they suspect they''re victims of a practical joke. No one has heard of the literary society, and no one is prepared to share their deepest secrets with a roomful of strangers. Yet curiosity and loneliness bring the group back week after week to the old library. And it''s there they discover the stories of their hearts -- and the kind of friendship and love that heals their souls,

''Het huis op nummer 7'' is een bijzonder huis. Rachel Hauck vertelt in deze meeslepende roman het verhaal van twee vrouwen die, enkel gescheiden door tijd, in hetzelfde huis zichzelf en de liefde leren kennen. In de lente van 1953 is Everleigh Applegate nog gelukkig getrouwd en pril zwanger. Maar als er een tornado door haar woonplaats raast, verandert alles en ziet Everleighs toekomst er opeens totaal anders uit. Zeven jaar later woont ze nog steeds bij haar moeder, kinderloos en zonder man. Er bloeit voorzichtig iets op tussen Everleigh en haar oude schoolvriend Don Callahan. Maar Everleigh bewaart een geheim dat hun toekomst in gevaar zou kunnen brengen. Toen Beck Holliday haar vader verloor op 11 september, verloor ze ook alle herinneringen aan hem. Achttien jaar later erft ze een prachtige villa van een zekere Everleigh Applegate, die ze zou moeten kennen, maar die ze zich niet kan herinneren. Toch moet ze als kind vele zomers in de villa hebben doorgebracht. Een ontmoeting met haar vroegere buurjongen zet een serie onverwachte gebeurtenissen in gang. ''Het huis op nummer 7'' is een echte Rachel Hauck: zowel romantisch als spannend, en zeer moeilijk weg te leggen...

Négy menyasszony. Egy ruha. A hit, a megváltás és az örökéletű szerelem története. Charlotte-nak elegáns menyasszonyi ruha butikja van az alabamai Birminghamben. Különleges tehetsége van ahhoz, hogy menyasszonyokat öltöztessen fel a nagy napra. És ezt őszinte szenvedéllyel teszi. De közeledik a saját esküvőjének a napja, és mégsem találja a tökéletes ruhát..., és miért nem érzi biztosnak magát abban, hogy hozzá akar menni Timhez? Ekkor fedez fel egy régi menyasszonyi ruhát az egyik birtokon rendezett jótékonysági árverésen egy ütött-kopott ládában. A ruha vadonatújnak látszik, csupa csillogó selyem és gyöngy, kézzel varrt, a fazonja időtálló. De honnan származik? Ki viselte? Ki forrasztotta le a zárat, ki dugta egy katona dögcéduláját a kis erszénybe, ami mellette feküdt? Ki hagyta a pincében egy tízéves kislány számára? És ki a lila mellényes titokzatos férfi, aki azt állítja, hogy a ruhát "megváltották"? Charlotte a ruha történetét kutatja, keresi, ki lehet az új menyasszony, aki viselhetné, és eleinte a kialvóban lévő szerelmi életéről akarja ezzel elterelni a figyelmét. De a történet önálló életet kel, ahogy megismeri a lányokat, akik a ruhát viselték. 1912-ből Emilyt. 1939-ből Mary Grace-t. 1968-ból Hillaryt. Mindhármuk története tele van ígéretekkel, fájdalommal és sorsszerűséggel. És mind valami páratlant osztanak meg, hiszen a gyönyörű százéves ruhába aranyszállal beleszőtték az igazságot Charlotte múltjáról, a bátorság és hit erejéről, az igaz szerelem megtalálásának örök szépségéről.

The daughter of Hollywood royalty, Chloe is determined to make her mark—and find romance. Screenwriter Jesse believes she''s perfect to play the role of Esther, the woman whom his Revolutionary War grandfather loved. Will a love letter from the past have change their future? Romance has never been actress Chloe Daschle’s forte—in life or on screen. But everyone knows who to call for a convincing death scene . . . and it might be killing her career. When Chloe is given a peek at the script for an epic love story, she decides to request an audition for the lead female role of Esther. The compelling tale, inspired by scriptwriter Jesse Gates’s family lore and a one-page letter from his colonial ancestor, just might break her out of this career-crippling rut. Jesse would rather write about romance than live through it after his past relationship ended in disaster. But once on-set together, the chemistry between Jesse and his leading lady is hard to deny. Centuries earlier, in the heart of the Revolutionary War, Hamilton Lightfoot and Esther Longfellow fight for love. Esther’s Loyalist father opposes any relationship with Hamilton, but Esther must face her beloved father’s disapproval and the dangers of war in order to convince Hamilton of their future together. Hamilton has loved Esther for years, and on the eve of battle pens the love letter she’s always wanted—something straight from the heart. Set in stunning upcountry South Carolina, The Love Letter is a beautifully crafted story of the courage it takes to face down fear and chase after love, even in the darkest of times. Sweet, contemporary and historical romance with a split-time period Includes discussion questions for book clubs Also by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck: The Wedding Dress, The Royal Wedding Collection, and The Fifth Avenue Story Society

''De bruidswinkel'' van Rachel Hauck is een romantische feelgoodroman over twee heel verschillende vrouwen, verbonden door een oude bruidsboetiek. In de jaren ''30 erft Cora Scott de populaire bruidswinkel van haar oudtante. Dankzij Cora vinden vele bruiden de perfecte jurk, maar zelf wacht ze met smart tot haar grote liefde Rufus haar eindelijk ten huwelijk zal vragen. Maar dagen worden weken, en weken worden maanden. Ondertussen ziet Cora niet dat ook iemand anders graag haar hart zou veroveren. Meer dan tachtig jaar later wordt de bruidswinkel heropend door Haley Morgan, die terugkeert van haar dienst in het leger. Haar hart is gebroken en ze rouwt om de dood van haar beste vriendin Tammy. Zal ze geluk vinden in de winkel waar ze als kind al droomde over de toekomst? Rachel Hauck is dol op alles wat met trouwen te maken heeft. Eerder schreef zij ''De bruidsjurk'' en ''De trouwkapel''.

This happily ever after romance tells the captivating story of two women bound together across time by a shared dream and a mysterious writing desk. Tenley Roth’s first book was a runaway bestseller. Now that her second book is due, she’s locked in fear. Can she repeat her earlier success or is she a fraud who has run out of inspiration? With pressure mounting from her publisher, Tenley is weighted with writer’s block. But when her estranged mother calls asking Tenley to help her through chemotherapy, she packs up for Florida where she meets handsome furniture designer Jonas Sullivan and discovers the story her heart’s been missing. A century earlier, another woman wrote at the same desk with hopes and fears of her own. Born during the Gilded Age, Birdie Shehorn is the daughter of the old money Knickerbockers. Under the strict control of her mother, her every move is decided ahead of time, even whom she’ll marry. But Birdie has dreams she doesn’t know how to realize. She wants to tell stories, write novels, make an impact on the world. When she discovers her mother has taken extreme measures to manipulate her future, she must choose between submission and security or forging a brand new way all on her own. Tenley and Birdie are from two very different worlds, but fate has bound them together in a way time cannot erase. “Rachel Hauck enchants us again! Tenley and Birdie are bound together by the understanding that creativity is a guiding force and that their stories must be told. A tale both bittersweet and redemptive, The Writing Desk is your must-read.” —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author This sweet, split-time read is a standalone novel, though characters in this story appear in Rachel Hauck’s book, The Fifth Avenue Story Society. Includes discussion questions.

Enjoy New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck’s Lowcountry Romance novels as an e-collection! Sweet Caroline Life hasn''t always been so sweet for Caroline Sweeny. She''s sacrificed her desires for others—unlike her mother who abandoned their family years ago. But when a friend challenges her to accept an exciting job adventure in Spain, Caroline says "yes" to a new destiny. But before she can pack her bags, Caroline suddenly finds herself the new owner of the run-down Frogmore Cafe—and forced to choose between her friends and her future. Then her first love, Mitch O''Neal, returns home and encourages her to seek God''s desires for her future. With his help, she may just discover the true sweet life. Love Starts with Elle Elle loves her life in Beaufort, South Carolina—summer days on the sand bar, coastal bonfires, and dinners with friends, sharing a lifetime of memories. She’s found her stride professionally as the owner of a successful art gallery. Life is good. And she’s found love with handsome, confident Jeremiah Franklin. But Jeremiah has accepted a large pastorate in a different state, so Elle turns her life upside down to take “the call” with him. When Jeremiah has a change of heart, Elle is hurt—and her faith is shaken. New York lawyer and recent widower Heath McCord imagines the lowcountry cottage he’s rented for the summer is the balm his grieving heart needs. That and time to connect with his little girl. He’s unprepared to meet his beautiful landlord, Elle Garvy, or the love her friendship awakens. But God has new blessings in store for the two grieving hearts. Can Elle trust so soon after losing Jeremiah? Can Heath release the memory of his wife and love again? Could love be as simple as trusting enough to take the first step? Dining with Joy Host of a regionally syndicated cooking show, Joy Ballard has a little secret: she can''t cook. But when her show is picked up by a major network and given a prime time slot, her world heats up faster than a lowcountry boil. Enter Luke Redmond: handsome, creative, and jobless after having to declare bankruptcy of his Manhatten restaurant. When her producers ask him to co-host the show, Joy sees Luke as her way out. But Luke sees much more than just a co-host in Joy. Their relationship begins to simmer on and off set. Until Joy''s secret is revealed and her reputation is ruined on national television by her rival, Wenda Devine. But could Devine''s cruelty be a divine gift? Losing Luke—and her sister—forces Joy to consider where her worth really comes from. Could God be cooking up an even bigger adventure from the mess? And will Joy hang on long enough to find out?

Liefde krijgt een tweede kans in de romantische feelgoodroman ''De trouwkapel'' van Rachel Hauck. Oud-rugbyer Jimmy Westbrook bouwde ooit met zijn eigen handen voor de prachtige Collette een trouwkapel. Hij verloor haar, maar de kapel bleef, als een monument van ware liefde, een plaats voor al hun herinneringen. Nu heeft hij een bod gekregen van een makelaar voor het land waar de kapel op staat. Waarom zou hij nog langer blijven hangen in het verleden? Fotografe Taylor Branson vertrekt naar New York om naam te maken en te ontsnappen aan het bizarre aantal mislukte huwelijken in haar familiegeschiedenis. Halsoverkop verliefd worden past niet in haar plan, maar ze kan niet om de succesvolle Jack Forester heen. Ze gaan helemaal in elkaar op, de vonken spatten ervan af. Maar ze slepen allebei een hoop bagage mee. Dat weerhoudt hen ervan zich helemaal aan elkaar te geven. Als Taylor een opdracht aanneemt in haar geboortedorp komt ze op het spoor van een groot familiegeheim. Rachel Hauck schrijft romans omdat ze daarin kan schrijven over de dingen die er echt toe doen in het leven. Haar debuut ''De bruidsjurk'' werd lovend ontvangen door lezers en pers.

Ohne Vorwarnung verliert Rebecca, 33, ihren geliebten Abteilungsleiterjob. Gut, dass sie auf ihre drei Freundinnen aus der Gemeinde zählen kann. Denn jetzt ist guter Rat teuer: Soll Becca auf ihre Karriere setzen und in Chicago neu durchstarten? Keinesfalls will sie in ihren verschlafenen Heimatort Beauty zurückkehren – bis sie dort ihre Jugendliebe Dylan wiedertrifft ... Wie kann sie bloß herausfinden, was Gott sich für sie ausgedacht hat?

From the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Wedding Dress comes another enchanting tale of two women separated by decades who both set out to help others find their dreams when their own have crumbled. Perfect for fans of Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen or The Secret Ingredient of Wishes by Susan Bishop Crispell. It''s the early 1930s, but Cora Scott is walking in stride as a career woman after having inherited her great aunt''s wedding shop in Heart''s Bend, Tennessee, where brides come from as far away as Birmingham to experience her famed bridal treatment. Meanwhile, Cora is counting down the days until her own true love returns from the river to make her his bride. But days turn into months and months into years. All the while, Birch Good continues to woo Cora and tries to show her that while he is solid and dependable, he can also sweep her off her feet. More than eighty years later, former Air Force Captain Haley Morgan has returned home to Heart''s Bend after finishing her commitment to military service. After the devastating death of her best friend, Tammy, and discovering the truth about the man she loved, Haley is searching for her place in life. When Haley decides to reopen the romantic but abandoned wedding shop where she and Tammy played and dreamed as children, she begins a journey of courage, mystery, and love. As Cora''s and Haley''s stories intertwine through time in the shadow of the beloved wedding shop, they both discover the power of their own dreams and the magic of everyday love. A perfect blend of closed-door romance and magic awaits you in The Wedding Shop, with its themes of faith and forgiveness, community, strong female characters, and unexpected plot twists. "Rachel Hauck has created a tender, nostalgic story, weaving together two pairs of star-crossed lovers from the present and the past with the magical space that connects them. So full of heart and heartache and redemption, this book is one you''ll read long into the night . . ." --Beatriz Williams "The Wedding Shop is the kind of book I love, complete with flawed yet realistic characters, dual timelines that intersect unexpectedly, a touch of magic, and a large dose of faith. Two breathtaking romances are the perfect bookends for this novel about love, forgiveness, and following your dreams." --Karen White

In ''Een prinses voor altijd'' van Rachel Hauck moet een jonge vrouw kiezen tussen een leven als automonteur of... prinses. Regina Beswick leidt een rustig leven in een klein dorp. Ze is de eigenaresse van een garage voor oldtimers en ze sleutelt graag aan oude auto''s. Maar ze weet niet dat haar leven binnenkort helemaal anders zal worden; ze blijkt de enige troonopvolger te zijn van het hertogdom van Hessenberg. Tanner Burkhardt, de minister van Cultuur, krijgt de lastige taak om de prinses van het landje op te sporen om zo de toekomst van het koningshuis veilig te stellen. En dan moet Regina kiezen: automonteur of prinses? Rachel Hauck schreef eerder ''Er was eens een prins''.

Eğer dört kadın tarafından giyilen yüz yıllık bir gelinlik olsa ne olurdu? Bu kadınlar kimler olurdu? Hayatları nasıl olurdu? O gelinlik nasıl kısmetlerine düşerdi? Neden o gelinliği giyerlerdi? Gelinlik eskimez miydi? Hepsine de hiç kusursuz uyabilir miydi? Sonsuz Bir Aşk, İnanç Ve Kurtuluş Hikâyesi Charlotteun şık bir gelinlik butiği vardır. Gelinleri, bu büyük gün için hazırlamak onun yeteneği ve tutkusudur. Ama kendi düğünü yaklaşırken, mükemmel gelinliği bulamaz ve Timle evlenmek konusunda kararsızdır. Sonra Charlotte, bir açık arttırmada, eski bir sandık içinde bir klasik gelinlik satın alır. İnci ve satenlerle parlayan, el dikimi ve modası hiç geçmemiş yepyeni bir gelinlik... Fakat bu gelinlik nereden gelmiştir? Kim giymiştir? Kim onu bu sandığa kilitlemiştir? Ve bu gelinliğin, "kutsanmış olduğunu" ısrarla söyleyen mor kıyafetli adam kim olabilir? Charlotte gelinliğin hikâyesini araştırır ve kendi aşk hayatından uzaklaşır. Gelinliği giyen kadınları buldukça başka bir hikâye oluşmaya başlar; 1912de Emily. 1939da Mary Grace. 1968de Hillary. Hepsinin hikâyesi acıyla, umutla dolu ve hepsinin ortak bir noktası vardır. Yüz yıllık gelinliğin ipleriyle örülmüş bir hikâye... Cesaret ve inancın gücü, Charlotteun gerçek aşkı bulmasına yardım edebilir mi? Gizemli Gelinlik, bir tek RachelHauckun ortaya koyabileceği ilginç hikâye kurgusuyla sizi daha ilk sayfasında cezbedecek.

From New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Dress comes The Wedding Chapel. A lonely wedding chapel built as a tribute to lost love just might hold the long-awaited secret to hope and reconciliation. For sixty years, the wedding chapel has stood silent and empty. Retired football hall-of-famer Jimmy “Coach” Westbrook built the chapel by hand, stone by stone, for his beautiful and beloved Collette Greer, whom he lost so many years ago. The chapel is a sanctuary for his memories, a monument to true love, and a testament to his survival of the deepest pain and loss. Photographer Taylor Branson left her hometown of Heart’s Bend, Tennessee, to make a new life for herself in New York. She had lots to run away from, not least of all a family history of broken promises and broken dreams. Love catches Taylor off guard when she falls for Jack Forester, a successful advertising executive, and their whirlwind romance leads to an elopement—then to second guesses. Jack, in spite of his very real love for Taylor, is battling his own demons and struggles to show her his true self and the depths of his love for her. Taking a photography assignment in Heart’s Bend, Taylor is thrown back into a past of family secrets buried deep beneath the sands of time. When Taylor and Coach’s journeys collide, they each rediscover the heartbeat of their own dreams as they learn that the love they long to hold is well worth the wait.

An American heiress and a crown prince thought their secret marriage was annulled years ago—but now they must come face to face with their past. The third volume in the captivating Royal Wedding series from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck. Corina Del Rey is happy with her life in Melbourne, Florida. She spends her days engrossed in her career as a journalist and has her sights set on climbing the corporate ladder, partly to distract herself from her dissolving family. Prince Stephen of Brighton Kingdom came to America to escape responsibility, but what he found complicates his life more than ever. He has tried to move on from his tragic experiences in Afghanistan. Now a star rugby player, he has no intention of looking over his shoulder at what could''ve been. But when an unexpected notice arrives in the mail requiring his and his wife''s appearance before the courts to dissolve their marriage, Prince Stephen is shocked. He thought the secret marriage had been annulled long ago, but his memories of Corina Del Rey remain close. Does he still love her? Can he even find her? Above all, can he tell her the truth about that fateful night in Afghanistan seven years ago? If he does, he might really lose her forever. A modern fairy tale with a twist, Rachel Hauck’s How to Catch a Prince is a charming romantic read. Praise for How to Catch a Prince: “Hauck writes a feel-good novel that explores the trauma and love of the human heart . . . an example of patience and sacrifice that readers will adore.”—RT Book Reviews “Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Hauck''s latest inspirational romance offers an uplifting and emotionally rewarding tale that will delight her growing fan base.” —Library Journal starred review Enchanting contemporary romance that can be read on its own Part of the Royal Wedding series Book one: Once Upon a Prince Book two: Princess Ever After Book three: How to Catch a Prince Book four: A Royal Christmas Wedding Book length: 86,000 words

`De bruidsjurk is een verrassende feelgoodroman waarin een jonge vrouw wordt uitgedaagd te zoeken naar ware liefde. Nadat haar vriend Tim haar een aanzoek heeft gedaan, vindt Charlotte in een doos met afgedankte kleren een prachtige vintage bruidsjurk. Ze weet meteen dat dit de jurk is die ze op haar bruiloft zal dragen. Maar waar komt hij vandaan? Ze begint een zoektocht naar de geschiedenis van de bruidsjurk; een welkome afleiding van haar liefdesleven nu ze twijfelt of een huwelijk met haar verloofde Tim wel de juiste stap is. Een voor een leert ze de vrouwen kennen die de jurk hebben gedragen. Emily in 1912, Mary Grace in 1939, Hillary in 1968.

From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck comes Nashville Dreams and Nashville Sweetheart, the stories of two talented young women with a gift, a dream, and something to prove in one of the hottest cities in America. “Packing witty dialogue, quirky characters, and a rocking country vibe, her story will make you laugh as it plunges you into the world of today’s country music industry.” —Christianbook.com Nashville Dreams The best songwriter in Freedom, Alabama, is about to go pro in Nashville—or go down in flames. Robin Rae is never more herself than when she’s singing one of her songs on the front porch . . . but she’s never more terrified than when she’s about to sing one onstage. Nevertheless, Robin knows it’s high time she set her sights on Music Row. Freedom, Alabama, is no place for a songwriter to run down her dream—stage fright or no. She isn’t the first to make the leap. Robin has known more than a few would-be stars whom Nashville has chewed up and spat out—including some big names from Freedom. So when she finds herself on deck at the famous Bluebird Cafe within a week of arriving in Music City, she can hardly believe what’s happening. With the lights going up and the specter of stage fright looming over her, this small-town gal is about to get a lesson in what it takes to make it in the music business. Will a gifted young woman let her dreams be smothered by fear . . . or will love teach her to open her heart and shine in the city where stars are born? Nashville Sweetheart The media mystery that is superstar Aubrey James is about to be unraveled—one memory at a time. At thirty years old, Aubrey James has been at the top of country charts for over a decade; but as the daughter of gospel icons Ray and Myra James, she was in the public eye long before her own success. Aubrey James knows Nashville stardom. Though her parents’ untimely death gave Aubrey the kind of tragic legacy that Nashville royalty is made of, she would have preferred keeping her family . . . and the faith she lost somewhere along the way. Now she exists in a guarded, private world, letting nothing in, not even love. But when her music director betrays Aubrey’s trust with a smear campaign of tabloid interviews, the star knows the time has come to go public with her private story for the first time. And when her Inside NashVegas interviewer turns out to be a man from her past—a man she’d hoped to forget—this interview gets complicated fast. The music diva’s guarded heart is about to become a distant memory. Nashville Sweetheart is a wild ride through the whirlwind of Nashville stardom, the political show that is the music business, and the secret faith that can fortify even the most tragic family ties. *Nashville Dreams and Nashville Sweetheart were originally published as Lost in NashVegas and Diva NashVegas.

A bonus epilogue is now available in the e-book! Aubrey can’t outrun her past any longer… It’s at her door, and the cameras are rolling. Aubrey James ruled the charts as the queen of country for over a decade. She''d rocketed to fame in the shadow of her parents'' death-both of them pioneers in Gospel music. But while her public life, high profile romances, and fights with Music Row execs made for juicy tabloid headlines, the real and private Aubrey has remained a media mystery. When a former band member betrays Aubrey''s trust and sells an "exclusive" to a tabloid, the star knows she must go public with her story. But Aubrey''s private world is rocked when the Inside NashVegas interviewer is someone from her past-someone she''d hoped to forget. All the moxie in the world won''t let her run any longer. Sweet and thoughtful contemporary read Book 1: Nashville Dreams; Book 2: Nashville Sweetheart Book length: approximately 80,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs *Nashville Sweetheart was originally published as Diva NashVegas.

A bonus epilogue is now available in the e-book! It’s tough to be a star when you’re afraid to take the stage… Last week, I was stocking groceries in Freedom, Alabama. This week, I live in Nashville, Tennessee, about to take the stage at the famous Bluebird Cafe. Sounds fantastic, doesn''t it? Only one problem, I ''ve got stage fright. But after years of being ruled by fear and hiding from my dream, I confronted my limited reality and left home. Forget the hometown hunk who wants to make me queen of his double-wide. Forget Momma''s doubt-inspiring tirade. I can make it in Music City...can''t I? In a leap of faith, I gathered my old guitar, my notebook full of songs, and packed up my ''69 Chevy pickup. Look out NashVegas! With the help of some new friends, especially handsome Lee Rivers, my dream is about to find the light of day. But as I face my first night at the Bluebird Cafe, I realize...I might just do what comes naturally. Look for the nearest exit, and run! Sweet and thoughtful contemporary read Book 1: Nashville Dreams; Book 2: Nashville Sweetheart Book length: approximately 80,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs *Nashville Dreams was originally published as Lost in NashVegas.

“Fans of Karen Kingsbury’s tender family stories will love this southern-flavored tale of triumph and grace.” —Lisa Wingate, national bestselling author of Tending Roses and Larkspur Cove The second book in the Songbird series from country music star Sara Evans and New York Times bestseller Rachel Hauck! Happily married and owner of two successful boutiques, Jade longs to begin a family with her husband, Max. But when she discovers that Max has an illegitimate son—who he wants her to help raise—Jade’s life is turned upside down. She flees to her childhood home, a rambling Iowa farmhouse, with enough room to breathe. There—while her mother’s health grows fragile, and the tug of her first love grows stronger—Jade begins to question everything she thought she knew about family, love, and motherhood. In the wide-open landscape, Jade begins to see a future that doesn’t rest on the power of her past, but in the goodness of God''s tender mercies. "Hang on for an emotional ride as a woman who ''married into a Southern soap opera'' learns to forgive and trust again." —Booklist "Enter the magic of Whisper Hollow and open your heart. Like Sara Evan''s bittersweet songs, the notes and melody of Jade Fitzgerald''s past sing a new future. In a world of wounded souls, forgiveness and redemption are the lyrics of this enchanting story." —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author “Exquisitely written, an achingly beautiful story about lost and found relationships that made me ponder my own. This story is not to be missed.”—Susan May Warren, RITA award-winning, bestselling author of Nightingale

Elle''s living the dream, but whose dream is it? Elle Garvy loves her life in Beaufort, South Carolina, spending summer days on the sand bar and enjoying coastal bonfires and dinners with friends. She’s found her stride professionally as the owner of a successful art gallery, and she’s found love with handsome, confident Jeremiah Franklin. Life is good. Then Jeremiah accepts a large pastorate in a different state, and Elle turns her life upside down to go with him. When Jeremiah has a change of heart, Elle is hurt and her faith is shaken. New York lawyer and recent widower Heath McCord imagines the low country cottage he’s rented for the summer is the balm his grieving heart needs. That and time to connect with his little girl. He’s unprepared for his beautiful landlord, Elle, and the love her friendship awakens. But God has new blessings in store for these two grieving hearts. Can Elle trust so soon after losing Jeremiah? Can Heath release the memory of his wife and fully love again?

"Enchanting." —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author The first book in the Songbird series from country music star Sara Evans and New York Times bestseller Rachel Hauck! It begins with a little red envelope . . . the one Jade doesn''t want to send. The envelope that invites her mother, Beryl, to her wedding—and opens up more of her past than she cares to deal with. Jade has worked so hard to put her hard-scrabble childhood behind her. And she''s found everything she wanted in the beautiful green hills of Whisper Hollow, Tennessee. A thriving vintage shop all her own. A lovely one-eyed shepherd dog named Roscoe. And Max, the almost-too-good-to-be-true man she plans to marry in just a few weeks. For the first time in her life, her heart feels at home, and she can''t wait to step out into their beautiful future. But can she really have a sweet by and by if she can''t come to terms with yesterday? Lose yourself in the novel that readers and critics alike are calling . . . "Heartwarming." —Publishers Weekly "Breathtaking." —New York Times bestselling author Robin McGraw "Beautifully real." —actress Eva Longoria

What do you do when the past you''ve been skirting shows up at your door with cameras rolling? Aubrey James ruled the charts as the queen of country for over a decade. She''d rocketed to fame in the shadow of her parents'' death-both of them pioneers in Gospel music. But while her public life, high profile romances, and fights with Music Row execs made for juicy tabloid headlines, the real and private Aubrey has remained a media mystery. When a former band member betrays Aubrey''s trust and sells an "exclusive" to a tabloid, the star knows she must go public with her story. But Aubrey''s private world is rocked when the Inside NashVegas interviewer is someone from her past-someone she''d hoped to forget. All the moxie in the world won''t let this Diva run any longer.