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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although I have never been a follower of the British royals, I do enjoy Rachel Hauck’s modern, grown-up fairytales that usually feature a romance between a prince from an imaginary European country and a perfectly ordinary young woman, usually from the United States. To Save a King<\/em> is the author’s latest offering in her True Blue Royal series and it does not disappoint.<\/p>\n

This romantic allegory brings a magical sense of supernatural wonder into commonplace life that illustrates the work of the Holy Spirit in her fictional characters’ lives. Hauck’s exquisite style presents the reader relatable characters and vivid descriptions that pull them into the story. I love how Prince John was portrayed as a normal guy who struggled with the same things every other man experiences in life. His humility and family loyalty were admirable.<\/p>\n

There were a few similarities (a prince and an actress) that brought a certain royal couple to mind but not so much as to be a detraction. There were a few surprises as well as a strong connection between other books by this author that her readers will recognize. Aside from being a delightful escape, To Save a King<\/em> contains a strong message of redemption and the acceptance of forgiveness for one’s past.<\/p>\n

I love this author’s books and encourage readers to give them a try.<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Book:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0To Save A King<\/p>\n

Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Rachel Hauck<\/p>\n

Genre:\u00a0<\/b>Christian Royal Romance<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong>\u00a0May 8, 2021<\/p>\n

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A modern-day fairytale of rescue and hope from NYT bestselling author Rachel Hauck<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Growing up in small town Hearts Bend, Tennessee, Gemma Stone had big dreams. So she headed to Hollywood to make her mark in the world.<\/p>\n

But dreams have a way of becoming nightmares. When she returns home twelve years later, she\u2019s limping through life and harboring a dark secret.<\/p>\n

Running a rescue ranch and raising her friends\u2019 orphaned daughter is her sole mission now. All the while she\u2019s well aware these defenseless ones are also rescuing her.<\/p>\n

HRH Crown Prince John has learned a royal title cannot shield him from heartbreak. He had the perfect life as heir to the revered House of Blue, the royal dynasty of Lauchtenland, and married the love of his life. Then tragedy changed everything. Is there any way to be saved from a life of grief?<\/p>\n

When he finds himself in Hearts Bend on a mission for his mother, Queen Catherine, he catches up with a good friend\u2013country music great Buck Mathews. He has no intention of joining the 4th<\/sup> of July fun until he\u2019s cajoled into a three-legged race with the beautiful Gemma Stone.<\/p>\n

The disastrous race leads to a quick friendship. They are easy and comfortable around one another because love is absolutely not an option.<\/p>\n

John desperately wants to hold onto the memories of his wife while Gemma refuses to trust her heart to any man. Even a prince.<\/p>\n

When trouble in Lauchtenland calls the prince home, he realizes how much Gemma has rescued him. Saved him and restored his hope for his role as future king.<\/p>\n

For Gemma, falling in love with the prince must be quenched. If it weren\u2019t for her past, she\u2019d give him her heart in a second. How could she risk bringing her shame to the House of Blue and the world stage?<\/p>\n

However, she\u2019s not the only one who can rescue and heal the wound. If she saved Prince John, why can\u2019t he save her? And when he tries, will she have the courage to say yes to the best role of her life?<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother compelling royal story by the master of princely tales!\u201d\u00a0 Susan May Warren, USA Today<\/em> bestselling, RITA award-winning novelist<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

?Rachel Hauck<\/strong> is an award winning, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.<\/p>\n

She is a double RITA finalist, and a Christy and Carol Award Winner. Her book, Once Upon A Prince<\/em>, first in the Royal Wedding Series<\/em>, was filmed for an Original Hallmark movie. Three more of her titles are under film contract.<\/p>\n

Rachel was awarded the prestigious Career Achievement Award for her body of original work by Romantic Times Book Reviews<\/em>.<\/p>\n

A retired member of the American Christian Fiction Writers<\/em> Executive Board, she teaches workshops and leads worship at the annual conference. She is a past Mentor of The Year.<\/p>\n

In the real world, she\u2019s a wife, writer, worship leader and works out at the gym semi-enthusiastically.<\/p>\n

A graduate of Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) with a degree in Journalism, she\u2019s a former sorority girl and a devoted Ohio State football fan. Her bucket list is to stand on the sidelines with Ryan Day.<\/p>\n

She lives in sunny central Florida with her husband and ornery cat.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM RACHEL:<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the biggest challenges in a series is keeping the reader interested. Even more of a challenge is writing in a trope like royals.<\/p>\n

I never set out to write a second royal series. With five stories in the Royal Wedding Series, I thought I\u2019d explored the topic to my satisfactions.<\/p>\n

Yet when readers asked for more, and when I found myself in a season to produce my own stories, another royal series seemed like the perfect fit.<\/p>\n

But can I be honest? Really honest? Come close. I\u2019ll tell you a secret. Closer\u2026<\/p>\n

Royals can be a bit boring. At least to write. You laugh but I\u2019m serious.<\/p>\n

What do we really know of their day to day lives? They attend national functions, patron charities, represent the nation on walkabouts around the world. They are ambassadors with no real political agenda. They champion causes.<\/p>\n

But what exactly do they do with their days? What are the inner workings of palace life? What are the real expectations? Do they call the queen \u201cher majesty\u201d when talking among themselves? When talking to her? Are they as formal as it seems on television?<\/p>\n

Yet royals are the most documented people in history. So there is a lot to glean from when I make up my worlds.<\/p>\n

But at the end of it all, they key for me in writing royal characters is to make them real, everyday people. The prince is the kind of chap you want to chat with over tea. The heroine is the sort of girl you\u2019d love to see become a princess. Maybe even see a bit of yourself in her.<\/p>\n

In To Save A King<\/em>, Crown Prince John is trying to emerge for a year of grief. Gemma Stone is desperate to escape her past.<\/p>\n

Gemma\u2019s story has some what of an edge to it. In her attempt to achieve her goals, she walked a path she never thought she\u2019d walk when she was a girl growing up in Hearts Bend, Tennessee. And it proved her undoing.<\/p>\n

While we may have never faced a past like Gemma\u2019s, we can all relate to personal betrayal of our values from gossip to immorality. I hope Gemma\u2019s story reminds us the nearness of love and forgiveness.<\/p>\n

On a lighter side, I recently learned British society has moved away from chap and bloke, replacing it with the American term \u201cguy.\u201d Isn\u2019t that funny. Louise Lee, my narrator, said it was funny to read those words in To Love A Prince since there were more her parents\u2019 generation. Ah, the signs of a more global society.<\/p>\n

Well, I didn\u2019t care if they have gone out of style for young people. I used them anyway. I like them. Maybe we should adopt \u201cchap\u201d and \u201cbloke\u201d over here. What do you say, guys?<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy To Save A King<\/em>, book two in the True Blue Royal<\/em> series and find your heart cheering on broken, wounded characters to a happily ever after worthy of a prince and princess.<\/p>\n

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GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"To celebrate her tour, Rachel is giving away\u00a0the grand prize of a Kindle Fire!!
*May be different than one pictured.<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/10bb0\/to-save-a-king-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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