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Hurricane Allie
Even natural disasters can't stop love! Wedding bells are chiming for Allie Stetson and Kyle Landon. As Allie rushes through wedding preparations days before her wedding, Kyle makes a last minute trip to New York to secure a new client. Meanwhile, a hurricane bears down on the coast days before their wedding. Is it a bad sign the storm is named Allie? Stuck in New York, Kyle struggles to find a way home. Meanwhile, Allie scrambles to find Plan B. Her perfect wedding is ruined but not even the forces of nature can stop a wedding that was meant to be.
97 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2013
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Rachel Hauck
76 books4,537 followersNew 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.
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 is a retired member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Executive Board.
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.
Visit her web site to find out more and click on the icons to follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
www.rachelhauck.com
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.
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 is a retired member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Executive Board.
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.
Visit her web site to find out more and click on the icons to follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
www.rachelhauck.com
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February 15, 2017
by Andrea Renee Cox
What a charming little story! Hurricane Allie provided a fresh perspective on natural disasters. Good things can come from them, such as hope, love, community... and apparently weddings. Darling story that fans of Beth Vogt will enjoy.
This is my unbiased, honest review.
What a charming little story! Hurricane Allie provided a fresh perspective on natural disasters. Good things can come from them, such as hope, love, community... and apparently weddings. Darling story that fans of Beth Vogt will enjoy.
This is my unbiased, honest review.
June 11, 2017
Rachel Hauck doesn't ever disappoint. Hurricane Allie is a sweet novella that reminds us that some things are out of our control, such as hurricanes, but we can make the best of a situation. We all have expectations and dreams that we would like to see happen. Sometimes our dreams come true but in a way different from how we envisioned.
December 16, 2016
It's a short story and I couldn't even finish reading it. Super cheesy.
May 11, 2020
Love Conquers All
Anything that can go wrong before a wedding does go wrong including a hurricane, but with faith and some miracles anything is possible.
Anything that can go wrong before a wedding does go wrong including a hurricane, but with faith and some miracles anything is possible.
December 12, 2017
Hurricane Wedding
What happens when a hurricane comes through just in time for your wedding and the groom is stranded at an airport? Friends and family come together and make things happen. It might not be the wedding of her dreams but it's the wedding God provided.
What happens when a hurricane comes through just in time for your wedding and the groom is stranded at an airport? Friends and family come together and make things happen. It might not be the wedding of her dreams but it's the wedding God provided.
February 20, 2023
Anxiety filled wedding
I loved this book but I kept feeling anxious for first the bride and then the groom! It was wonderful to have the repeated phrase, God does miracles. Hurricane Allie is an quick peek into how beautifully God works in our lives just to delight us.
I loved this book but I kept feeling anxious for first the bride and then the groom! It was wonderful to have the repeated phrase, God does miracles. Hurricane Allie is an quick peek into how beautifully God works in our lives just to delight us.
March 14, 2019
A sweet, short story about a natural disaster almost ruining a wedding. Allie, the bride, learns that the person one marries is more important than the wedding.
June 18, 2019
Cute story that kept me turning the pages.
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June 17, 2017
Wedding Fun
Sweet Book that I wished was longer. The characters were delightful but I could have used more details & more background.
Sweet Book that I wished was longer. The characters were delightful but I could have used more details & more background.
May 10, 2023
Quick novella that ended well, but I got annoyed a few times with the characters along the way. Some good reminders were embedded in, though.
July 2, 2024
A cute novella where the groom had challenges getting to the wedding and the bride had to learn what was really important.
April 8, 2015
Hurricane Allie, a cute romantic novella by Rachel Hauck, seems to be a title that reveals a bit of a pun where the story is concerned. There is an actual hurricane named Allie, which appears in the book, and there is our female protagonist, Allie Seton, who turns into a bit of a furious hurricane herself when unexpected obstacles such as the genuine Hurricane Allie pop up and threaten to scuttle her wedding.
The story is set in Florida, which faces the seasonal threat of hurricanes. Allie and Kyle, her groom, wait with baited breath to find out whether the hurricane's path will bring it towards their location, or if it will head elsewhere, but no plans are made to postpone the wedding to a later date. On top of that, Kyle's architectural office is offered a big break; a firm in New York is interested in Kyle's designs for a development, and it wants Kyle to fly up to New York to represent his company. Unfortunately, this trip is to take place on the week before the wedding.
Disaster strikes and Hurricane Allie (the storm) becomes a very real threat in keeping the wedding from taking place. As people in Florida begin to take measures to take shelter or flee from its path, our heroine loses access to her dress, the caterers and the venue. Allie is confronted with the situation of letting go of the wedding that she had carefully planned for. In addition to losing the trappings of the wedding celebration, havoc in flight schedules results with grounded, redirected, and delayed flights. Will Kyle be able to fly back to Florida in time for the wedding?
The question that runs through the story is whether Allie simply wants the wedding of her dreams, or if she wants to be married to Kyle himself. He is determined to return to Florida by the date of the wedding, but will there be a wedding taking place at all?
I found it interesting to read of Allie's struggles in accepting the situation that was unfolding before her eyes. I could imagine how difficult it was for her to let go of all the hard work that she did in putting together her dream. I also could also feel her distress in trying to figure out whether she really wanted to get married or if she really wanted to marry Kyle. On Kyle's part, he is dying to know if Allie truly wants him, or just the wedding, since all he can hear from her is that they might lose the vendors and the venue because of Hurricane Allie.
I liked that the characters prayed. I also enjoyed reading about how one of the characters felt the pleasure of the Lord after a decision was made in accepting a gift from someone who wanted to help in this wedding disaster. The story reminded me of Proverbs 16:9 which says, "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." This was certainly the case for Allie Seton in Hurricane Allie.
This review is also posted at my blog:
http://whatiscbreading.blogspot.ca
The story is set in Florida, which faces the seasonal threat of hurricanes. Allie and Kyle, her groom, wait with baited breath to find out whether the hurricane's path will bring it towards their location, or if it will head elsewhere, but no plans are made to postpone the wedding to a later date. On top of that, Kyle's architectural office is offered a big break; a firm in New York is interested in Kyle's designs for a development, and it wants Kyle to fly up to New York to represent his company. Unfortunately, this trip is to take place on the week before the wedding.
Disaster strikes and Hurricane Allie (the storm) becomes a very real threat in keeping the wedding from taking place. As people in Florida begin to take measures to take shelter or flee from its path, our heroine loses access to her dress, the caterers and the venue. Allie is confronted with the situation of letting go of the wedding that she had carefully planned for. In addition to losing the trappings of the wedding celebration, havoc in flight schedules results with grounded, redirected, and delayed flights. Will Kyle be able to fly back to Florida in time for the wedding?
The question that runs through the story is whether Allie simply wants the wedding of her dreams, or if she wants to be married to Kyle himself. He is determined to return to Florida by the date of the wedding, but will there be a wedding taking place at all?
I found it interesting to read of Allie's struggles in accepting the situation that was unfolding before her eyes. I could imagine how difficult it was for her to let go of all the hard work that she did in putting together her dream. I also could also feel her distress in trying to figure out whether she really wanted to get married or if she really wanted to marry Kyle. On Kyle's part, he is dying to know if Allie truly wants him, or just the wedding, since all he can hear from her is that they might lose the vendors and the venue because of Hurricane Allie.
I liked that the characters prayed. I also enjoyed reading about how one of the characters felt the pleasure of the Lord after a decision was made in accepting a gift from someone who wanted to help in this wedding disaster. The story reminded me of Proverbs 16:9 which says, "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." This was certainly the case for Allie Seton in Hurricane Allie.
This review is also posted at my blog:
http://whatiscbreading.blogspot.ca
March 26, 2015
Hurricane Allie by Rachel Hauck is a sweet little Christian romance, just perfect for an afternoon or evenings reading.
Allie has always wanted a perfect wedding. Everything is set, but then a few days before the wedding, her fiancé, Kyle has to travel to New York for business. And then the first hurricane of the season hits the coast of Florida. What will happen to Allie's best laid plans? Will she need a miracle?
Another delightful novella from Rachel Hauck. In spite of its shortness, at just under a hundred pages, I still found the characters realistic, and could certainly empathise with Allie's plight.
Rachel demonstrates in her novella, that even though life might derail us, we have a great big God whose plans for us are perfect. His timing is faultless. And He can make a way, where there seems like there is no way.
The theme of family runs throughout, showing how important it is, to build good relations with not just our immediate family, but also our wider Christian family. So that in times of trouble, we have a network around us, supporting us.
If you have never read Rachel Hauck, pick up a copy of Hurricane Allie, and be introduced to her wonderful style of writing. Spend a lazy afternoon in her company, you will be glad you did.
Allie has always wanted a perfect wedding. Everything is set, but then a few days before the wedding, her fiancé, Kyle has to travel to New York for business. And then the first hurricane of the season hits the coast of Florida. What will happen to Allie's best laid plans? Will she need a miracle?
Another delightful novella from Rachel Hauck. In spite of its shortness, at just under a hundred pages, I still found the characters realistic, and could certainly empathise with Allie's plight.
Rachel demonstrates in her novella, that even though life might derail us, we have a great big God whose plans for us are perfect. His timing is faultless. And He can make a way, where there seems like there is no way.
The theme of family runs throughout, showing how important it is, to build good relations with not just our immediate family, but also our wider Christian family. So that in times of trouble, we have a network around us, supporting us.
If you have never read Rachel Hauck, pick up a copy of Hurricane Allie, and be introduced to her wonderful style of writing. Spend a lazy afternoon in her company, you will be glad you did.
April 14, 2020
Short and sweet. I enjoyed it. There were obstacles but their love survived through it all.
December 13, 2015
This was a sweet novella about Allie and Kyle. With their wedding a mere week away, a hurricane is approaching, threatening all of Allie's plans. I really related to Allie and her feeling like everything would be ruined if it didn't work out according to her plan. This book was just the message I needed to hear! Things may not always go how we plan, we may have to adjust, but in the end, it all works out. Enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
January 23, 2014
This was clean, and fun. Kyle has to leave town the week before their wedding, but an Hurricane hits their home town just days before their wedding. Kyle does everything in his power to make it on time. Allie is scared Kyle won't be there. This was clean and an easy read. The focus was on what is REALLY important at a wedding.
August 14, 2015
Cute and quick read if you don't have a lot of time. Fun characters (although at the end when her friends and family got together I wasn't sure who was who). Loved ther vows to eachother, especially where she talked about the home-cooked meals, lol.
Moral Note: Clean, religious elements, but not too preachy.
Moral Note: Clean, religious elements, but not too preachy.
June 30, 2016
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I only gave it 3 stars because to me it was written hurriedly. Not much content as I expected after reading the Wedding Chapel, the Wedding Dress. I was disappointed because the plot wasn't as deep as the other two books. I did like the fact that she remained true in bringing the characters relationship with God and prayer.
I only gave it 3 stars because to me it was written hurriedly. Not much content as I expected after reading the Wedding Chapel, the Wedding Dress. I was disappointed because the plot wasn't as deep as the other two books. I did like the fact that she remained true in bringing the characters relationship with God and prayer.
March 24, 2015
Hurricane Wedding
Kyle & Allie have an elaborate wedding planned in Florida but the weather changes everything. The spirit of cooperation & love amongst all those involved is inspiring. Will the groom make it in time?
Kyle & Allie have an elaborate wedding planned in Florida but the weather changes everything. The spirit of cooperation & love amongst all those involved is inspiring. Will the groom make it in time?
February 19, 2016
Great book.
I love it when a book grabs my attention and holds my attention from page to page. This is the second book of Rachel Hauck that I have read. The first was about Beauty, Georgia. Very talented and well written. Definitely a fan of Rachel Hauck.
I love it when a book grabs my attention and holds my attention from page to page. This is the second book of Rachel Hauck that I have read. The first was about Beauty, Georgia. Very talented and well written. Definitely a fan of Rachel Hauck.
March 26, 2015
Cute
Loved this short romance. Nice characters and clean romance. Loved the twist with the name of the hurricane. Will read more of this author.
Loved this short romance. Nice characters and clean romance. Loved the twist with the name of the hurricane. Will read more of this author.
March 29, 2015
Sweet
This was a sweet read. For me, portions seemed to drag a little. But I loved the back story about the bride and groom!
This was a sweet read. For me, portions seemed to drag a little. But I loved the back story about the bride and groom!
April 7, 2015
A fun story.
April 24, 2015
True love weathers any storm
Great story about love overcoming obstacles. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes a sweet romance with some great characters.
Great story about love overcoming obstacles. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes a sweet romance with some great characters.
May 6, 2015
Wonderful book
This was a sweet, wonderful novella! Rachel is such an amazing author, her books grab you from the first page!
This was a sweet, wonderful novella! Rachel is such an amazing author, her books grab you from the first page!
May 16, 2015
Brought back memories of being in Hurricane Gustav.
August 29, 2015
Very quick read and slightly predictable novella. However, I enjoyed it. I like to see God work miracles. ;(
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July 2, 2018
My thoghts
I really enjoyed reading this book. I have read other books by this author, and enjoyed them as well. This book would be awesome for just about anyone.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I have read other books by this author, and enjoyed them as well. This book would be awesome for just about anyone.
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