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Rachel Hauck

author profile

born

December 07, 1960

gender

female

place of birth

United States

website

http://www.rachelhauck.com

genre

Romance

about this author

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I'm a full time writer with ten published books. Wow, finally hit double digits.

I'm married to the BEST man who is strong, steady, loyal, kind, sexy, handsome and my best friend.

With author Susan May Warren, I run a writers help site, MyBookTherapy.com.

I love books and movies that give hope and make us feel good. Books and movies where there's a thread of truth wrapped in a good story.

I love sports, especially Ohio State football. Also, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, driving around in my Cabrio with the top dropped.

I love animals, especially dogs.

I'm a conservative because I believe in Capitalism and for people being able to work and help themselves. I'm against a welfare state and believe g...more

books by Rachel Hauck

combine editions
avg rating: 4.07 | 151 ratings | 10 distinct works

	Sweet Caroline (Paperback) by Rachel Hauck (Goodreads author!) avg rating 4.06 — 34 ratings — published 2008	my rating:
	Diva NashVegas (Paperback) by Rachel Hauck (Goodreads author!) avg rating 4.11 — 27 ratings — published 2007	my rating:
	Love Starts with Elle (Paperback) by Rachel Hauck (Goodreads author!) avg rating 4.29 — 24 ratings — published 2008	my rating:
	Georgia On Her Mind (Steeple Hill Cafe) by Rachel Hauck (Goodreads author!) avg rating 3.92 — 26 ratings — published 2006	my rating:
	Lost in NashVegas (Paperback) by Rachel Hauck (Goodreads author!) avg rating 3.91 — 23 ratings — published 2006	my rating:

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Rachel's writing

Diva NashVegas (Romance)

1 chapters — updated 04/25/2008 01:15PM

description: Country superstar, Aubrey James, has reached her limit. Fame and touring, and betrayal by a former band member brings her to the brink of personal revival. Living a "hidden" life, the only image of her is tabloid lies. On the heals of betrayal, she must meet the press and tell her story for the first time, her way. Sports Anchor Scott Vaughn could care less about a country superstar. But when is boss backs him into the interview in order for the local Inside Nashvegas to go prime time on CMT, Scott meets a woman who steals his heart.

Sweet Caroline (Romance)

1 chapters — updated 04/25/2008 01:07PM

description: Caroline Sweeney has lived a quiet, serving life in Beaufort, SC. But the winds of change are blowing over the lowcountry. When Caroline inherits a run-down, money pit cafe, she has to decide about more than her life, but those whose lives are sustained by the Frogmore Cafe. Love enters the picture - twice. A hunky Beaufort County Sheriff, and Caroline's first love, country star Mitch O'Nea. Filled with good southern charm and humor, readers will fall in love with Caroline's unassuming nature and the amazing choices she must make.

Rachel's recent updates (rss)

September 30

Rachel gave

to:
The Center of Everything: A Novel (Paperback)
by Laura Moriarty

my rating:

read in September, 2008

Rachel said: "I loved this book. Well written, told from a preteen to teen protagonist. Interesting coming of age story set in the '80s.

If you must have high action and high drama, don't read this book, then pan it. But if you want a funny, well-pace literary...more "

2 comments

August 26

Rachel gave

to:
The Shape of Mercy: A Novel (Paperback)
by Susan Meissner

my rating:

read in August, 2008, has a copy to sell/swap

Rachel said: "The Shape of Mercy is a haunting story of a young woman accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials.

Meissner uses a realistic, well told setting to bring us into the life of Mercy through a 300 year old diary owned by Abigail, an older wo...more "

2 comments

August 20

Rachel made a comment in the group Oprah Banter Books and Bling—does an 'oprah's pick' seal on a book make you want to buy, or turn away? topic:

Rachel wrote: "While I enjoy Oprah sometimes, nothing she says, "buy" do I buy. None of us should. We sho...more "

Rachel joined the Oprah Banter Books and Bling and sweethearts groups.

July 30

Rachel said "maybe" to attending the event: Stiletto Gang Guest Blog.
date: August 01, 2008 12:00AM
location: The Internet, United States
description: My name is Karen Syed, and I am...a publisher. For some reason people think this is something special and they invite me to do things. You can Blog with me and the Stiletto Gang on Friday. Ask me anything, I'm easy! And you've got all day to visit at your leisure! Don't you love Blogs?

July 28

New comment on Rachel's review of The Shape of Mercy: A Novel

Rachel wrote: "Hi Ashley,

This is a book by Susan Meissner about it's about a girl who is transcribing a diary of ...more "

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June 25

Rachel read and liked a piece of writing titled "Still Life With Psychotic Squirrel by C.B. Smith" by C.B.

"The restaurant was dimly lit, with green Formica tables and cushioned booths while we, the children of the damned, scrounged around the floor for food.

Still Life (with Psychotic Squirrel)
" ...read more »

New comment on Rachel's review of Love Starts with Elle

Rachel wrote: "Thanks, Cheryl! "

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Rachel's favorite quotes

"I am the way the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the father but through me"
— Jesus

22 people liked it

"Be Not Afraid"
— Jesus

20 people liked it

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. "
— Michael Jordan

19 people liked it

"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."
— Michael Jordan

18 people liked it

Rachel's groups (recent posts)

You Imagine — 363 members — last activity 15 days ago, 09:57PM
Do you have a book inside you? Have you always wanted to write a book? Are you working on one? Come to discuss how to write not just any book, but a g...more

Oprah Banter Books and Bling — 216 members — last activity 2 days ago, 09:31PM
Oprah, like goodreads, has created a community of readers out of an activity that is very solitary. From shmaltz and sentiment, fabricated memoirs to ...more

Girlz Club — 29 members — last activity 2 days ago, 06:31PM
This club is for girls only to talk about stuff. So NO BOYS ALLOWED!

Camp Rock! — 57 members — last activity 4 days ago, 05:22AM
For anyone who wants to see the movie(or saw the movie)Camp Rock.

Twitter Book Club — 24 members — last activity 07/20/2008 01:45PM
Bookclub for Twitter users. My twitter id is deegospel

sweethearts — 160 members — last activity 18 hours, 17 min ago
is a group where you can make friends and might find a guy you like and if your having bf probs i might be able to hellp or other group members might ...more

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Rachel's friend comments

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from Miss. Twilight

08/09/2008 08:33AM

hey thanks for adding me as a friend. how are you? what have you been doing?

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from Christine

08/01/2008 11:43AM

I'm so impressed that you have written so many books! Thanks for the connection.

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from Lee

07/27/2008 07:20AM

Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Rachel!

My new romantic suspense, The Twist is a Bookstrand #1 Bestseller! A story of mind-bending control and unnerving metamorphosis, The Twist unravels the tale of a hotshot consultant as he struggles to foil a plot to steal $12 million and to rescue the feisty, female scientist who has stolen his heart.

READ AN EXCERPT FROM THE TWIST

Lee

Lee Silver
"Romance With a Twist"
THE TWIST, BookStrand #1 Bestseller
www.LeeSilver.org

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from Andrea M. Kulman

07/07/2008 08:04PM

Hi, Rachel. Thanks for being a friend on Good Reads. Andrea M. Kulman, Author of The Drama Unfolds.

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from Bridget

07/03/2008 06:07PM

Thanks for the add Rachel

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from Vivian

07/02/2008 07:04PM

Hello Rachel,

Thanks for adding me. I think I'm going to go check out your books now. ;)

Take care,
Vivian

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from Liz

06/14/2008 07:19PM

Hey rachel,
Thanks for the add
Smiles,
Liz

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from Jesus Christ rawx my sox!!!

05/31/2008 07:45PM

hi rachael thanks 4 the add,
katie barry

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from nanto

05/21/2008 08:56AM

hai Rachel, nice to meet you here at goodreads. Hope we can share more about reading and writing.

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from Mariana

05/09/2008 05:34AM

THANX FOR THE ADD

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from Izi

05/03/2008 06:23AM

Thnx for the add , Rachel. I like ur points of view . Happy reading & writting . publishing 10 books is really a wow :)

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from Daniel

04/22/2008 08:04AM

Rachel, I've added Diva NashVegas, Georgia On Her Mind, Lost in NashVegas, Sweet Caroline and your other book New Hampshire Weddings to my to-read list.

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from Toni

04/22/2008 05:23AM

Hi Rachel!

Thanks for the invite.

~Toni

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