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Once Upon a Prince (Royal Wedding, #1)

Rachel Hauck

Why we're reading this: just great characters that you are sad to see go when the book is over. It's a great story about making c…more
[close] just great characters that you are sad to see go when the book is over. It's a great story about making choices and being brave in those choices.

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Apr 05, 2013 Rissi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, blog-tour, review

Where to start bringing thoughts to order on the first novel of Rachel’s new series. I’d set myself up for a deliciously entertaining read which oftentimes can be dangerous. Luckily no such thoughts sweep through my mind as I fly through this novel. (So true is this that about halfway through and already I’d given this one a 5-star rating.) Turns out, that is warranted.

Anyone who knows my reader habits knows I’m the girl who craves the happily-ever-after, and am sorely tested and disappointed i Where to start bringing thoughts to order on the first novel of Rachel’s new series. I’d set myself up for a deliciously entertaining read which oftentimes can be dangerous. Luckily no such thoughts sweep through my mind as I fly through this novel. (So true is this that about halfway through and already I’d given this one a 5-star rating.) Turns out, that is warranted.

Anyone who knows my reader habits knows I’m the girl who craves the happily-ever-after, and am sorely tested and disappointed in a storyteller who breaks my heart. This is a kind of enchanting little story that Hauck writes beautifully. Susanna is the girl-next-door we relate to. Then, in waltzes the dashing Nate. OH. MY. GOSH. I love this hero. He’s exceptional, and not at all the kind of chap one may envision when concocting an image of royalty.

To be fair and taper my gushing (momentarily), Nate doesn’t sweep anyone off their feet with grand gestures. Rather it’s his character (how he respects Susanna) that does the job. (Though the accent doesn’t hurt.) He makes “stuffy” British very appealing. I felt like Susanna’s 180 personality switch (going from girl-with-a-plan to girl-who-lives-in-the-moment) completely believable, same as with the story itself.

At the center is a mature plot alive in a spiritual relationship both Nate and Susanna share with their Savior. Something neither of them takes for granted. It’s quite obvious the role faith plays in both their lives. As a reader, I did feel like the romance took priority – leastwise, at the surface. In actuality, it’s that strength of faith that keeps them both from doing what’s easy. Both learn a deeper definition of one of life’s greatest challenges: trust.

This book is exactly my cup of tea; sweet and light with depth and light. The story flows well starting out with a love-at-first-sight scenario and ending in a bubble of fairy tale happiness. Because we each have our own opinions of what makes a story good, not everyone may find a jewel in Once Upon a Prince. I did and then some. It was pure pleasure reading with a special kind of heart that too many novels skim or forget completely. There was charm, classic romance plus a delightful grouping of characters – including but not limited to Colin and Avery, whom I am wishing fervently will be a part of future stories.

Susanna and Nate have been added to my list of memorable couples – and I do believe they are there to stay. ‘Prince’ is one royal adventure not to be missed; add it to your summer reading list. ♥

With thanks to Litfuse and the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this book for reviewing purposes.

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Mar 10, 2013 Melissa Tagg rated it it was amazing

I love authors whose books you can pick up knowing you're going to love. I love it even more when said author takes your already high expectations and goes soooo far beyond meeting them...which is exactly how I felt reading Once Upon a Prince. You can read a synopsis of the story elsewhere, so let me just say Rachel Hauck's signature storytelling depth is in fine form here...believable characters, wonderfully paced plot. But even more than that, this story felt...magical. I can't wait for the ne ...more

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Mar 23, 2013 E.A. rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, review-copy, romance

There is something about a fairy tale that captures a deep part of my heart. The notion of leading a kingdom, royalty, and elegant balls all resonate with my imagination and leave me daydreaming in a world where nobility is a reality and true love is always found.

Rachel Hauck's Once Upon A Prince, the first book in her Royal Wedding Series, meets all the qualifications (and more) for an honest-to-goodness, real-life fairy tale.

I found Susanna and Prince Nathaniel to be genuine, honest characters ...more

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Nov 02, 2017 Stephanie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I enjoyed the story, the characters, and setting.

What I didn’t enjoy was having to mentally edit the many typos and, yes, even one or two small inconsistencies within the story that a good editor or proofreader should have caught and the author could have easily fixed. So I took away one star for that.

Overall, I would recommend this book if you’d like reading a sweet romance with a Christian worldview.

I read and am reviewing the Kindle edition.

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