Title: To Love a Prince
Author: Rachel Hauck
Series: True Blue Royal Book 1
Daffodil Caron is not a princess, even though she once dreamed of being one. After all, she grew up as a playmate to royal princes, running through the halls of Perrigwynn Palace and dining with the queen. But the day she stumbled upon a royal secret, everything changed.
Flash forward eighteen years, and Daffy’s living a sweet, non-royal life. A skilled art curator for the Royal Trust, she has friends, a flat in the heart of the city, and a handsome, successful fiancée. The last person on her mind is Gus, a prince she once called her best mate.
HRH Prince Augustus is no longer “Prince Pudgy,” as caricaturized by the press, he’s charming and gorgeous, possessing a world-famous smile. But when he’s jilted at the altar by an American heiress as millions of people around the world watched, the spare heir to Lauchtenland’s ancient House of Blue escapes, finding solace on a Florida beach.
A year as a regular bloke allows him to rethink his purpose. He’s half decided his calling is to pour pints at a tiki bar, rather than serving his country and the Family.
Until an accident on the beach with a Frisbee changes his course.
Despite his long hair and beard, Daffy recognizes her prince, and their childhood friendship is renewed. She assures Gus Lauchtenland needs him, giving him the courage to return home.
When Daffy and Gus find themselves on assignment to Hadsby Castle in preparation for his brother’s wedding, their friendship blooms into affection.
But Gus cannot, will not, trust his heart again. Daffy’s engaged. And she also remains a royal family outcast because she knows the Queen’s secret.
When affection grows into love and secrets are exposed, trust is destroyed. Gus must choose which is stronger: the lies of his past or the hope of his future. And Daffy must face every fear to prove she will forever love a prince.
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About Rachel Hauck
New York Times, USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Rachel Hauck writes from sunny central Florida.
A RITA finalist and winner of Romantic Times Inspirational Novel of the Year, and Career Achievement Award, she writes vivid characters dealing with real life issues.
Her book, Once Upon A Prince, was made into an original Hallmark movie. Her novel, The Wedding Dress, has been optioned for film by Brain Power Studio
She loves to hear from readers. She also loves to encourage new writers and sits on the Executive Board of American Christian Fiction Writers..
A graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in Journalism, Rachel is an avid OSU football fan. She hopes to one day stand on the sidelines in the Shoe with Ryan Day.
My Thoughts ~
I adore this book! Rachel Hauck takes characters from her book The Fifth Avenue Story Society and melds them into this enchanting and magical story.
Childhood friends, Daffy and Gus have played around the royal castle together yet it took a vacation to the Florida coast to bring them back together.
As with all of Rachel Hauck's stories she creates real characters who struggle with issues we all struggle with and she shows our only hope is in Christ our Savior. Within this royal story of castles, and all the worldly goods that comes with being a royal Ms. Hauck makes it obvious and clear that the things of this world are temporal and not worthwhile.
The beauty of this book is it's charm, and how with the turning of each page I was smiling. I didn't want it to end and I can't wait for book two!
While you could read this story without reading The Fifth Avenue Story Society I recommend reading the book first so you have background on the characters.
I received a copy of the book via the publisher. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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