relzreviewz.com To Love a Prince by Rachel Hauck

Synopsis:~

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 in the North Sea’s Lauchtenland. 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 capital city, and a handsome, successful boyfriend. The last person on her mind is Gus, the prince she once called her best mate.

HRH Prince Augustus is no longer “Prince Pudgy,” as caricatured by the press—he’s charming and gorgeous, possessing a world-famous smile. But after he’s jilted at the altar, then dumped by his second fianceé, the spare heir to Lauchtenland’s ancient House of Blue finds 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 serve his country and the Family.

But a wild Frisbee toss down the beach changes his destiny.

Despite his long hair and beard, Daffy recognizes her prince. She reminds Gus of his heritage and assures him that he’s needed in Lauchtenland.

When Daffy and Gus find themselves on assignment at Hadsby Castle in preparation for his brother’s wedding ball, their friendship blooms into affection.

Then secrets are exposed, and Gus must choose between his past hurts and his future hope. And Daffy must trust her heart to forever love a prince.

Necee’s take:~

“The evening was stunning, cool and salty, full of sounds only God could create. Above them, the pinkish sunset swallowed the blue sky, and the scene demanded contemplation.”

Inspiring, whimsical, and full of grace and forgiveness, Rachel Hauck spins a tale of charming beauty. l was drawn to the theme of forgiveness being a source of healing throughout this book. Prince Gus and Daffy have a love and lost kinship that builds on their childhood friendship when they meet again. As their relationship grows, they learn to let go of past hurts and see themselves through each other’s eyes. This was an uplifting and beautiful story that will boost your spirits and make you believe in happily ever after again. I love how the author weaves faith elements into the love story and reveals ways God makes himself real. It will make you wonder how He may be showing up in ways you may not realize.

A truly heartwarming and inspiring read, I recommend this to princess fans everywhere.

“You are loved by God and that alone makes you royalty.”

I was able to read the book and listen to the audiobook as well. The audiobook was well worth the cost with a perfect narration. These were both my personal copies.

Rachel Hauck is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author.

She is a Christy Award Winner and a double RITA finalist. Her book The Wedding Dress was named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times Book Club. She is also the recipient of RT’s Career Achievement Award.

Her book, Once Upon A Prince, was filmed for an original Hallmark movie. The Wedding Dress, The Wedding Shop and A March Bride have all been optioned for film.

A graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism, and a former sorority girl, Rachel and her husband live in central Florida. She is a huge Buckeyes football fan.