Four brides. One dress. A century old trunk welded shut "by a girl with a broken heart". Thus begins The Wedding Dress, by Rachel Hauck. The book binds four love stories, spanning 100 years, that are tied together in the most unique and mysterious of ways.
The Wedding Dress is a dash of mystery, a large slice of romance and a smidgen of history all tied up with a lovely bow! The main character, Charlotte, is very real and I enjoyed spending time with her as I read the story. At the beginning, I felt that the history of the dress "belonging" to people and never changing was a bit cheesy but then came to realize that it was symbolic of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rachel Hauck states, "It never wears out. It fits everyone who tries it on. It doesn't need to be altered. It's always in style." Beautiful and so true.
The Wedding Dress is full of romance, mystery and four lovely brides. I brought it everywhere with me in the hopes that I could sneak in a page or two! Delightful!
{More about The Wedding Dress}
One dress. Four women. An amazing destiny.
Charlotte Malone is getting married. Yet all is not settled in the heart of Birmingham's chic bridal boutique owner. Charlotte can dress any bride to perfection-except herself. When she discovers a vintage mint-condition wedding gown in a battered old trunk, Charlotte embarks on a passionate journey to discover the women who wore the gown before her.
Emily in 1912. Mary in 1939. And Hillary in 1968. Each woman teaches Charlotte something about love in her own unique way. Woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlotte's heritage, the power of faith, and the beauty of finding true love.
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{More about Rachel Hauck}
| Rachel Hauck is the bestselling author of Carol Award winner Sweet Caroline, and RITA Finalist Love Starts With Elle, and of the critically acclaimed fiction collaboration with multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans, The Songbird Novels. She lives in sunny, though sometimes hurricane plagued, central Florida with her husband and their ornery pets. |  |
Rachel earned a degree in Journalism form Ohio State University and is a huge Buckeyes football fan. She is the past President of American Christian Fiction Writers and now sits on the board as an Advisor. Visit her web site at www.rachelhauck.com to reader her blog, and to follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
{More about the True Beauty Giveaway & Author Chat Party}
What is "true" beauty? Join the conversation at Rachel's Author Chat Party Event Page. On the eventing of 4/19 we'll gather to talk about inner and outer beauty and share moments of beauty in our lives.
In the meantime, celebrate with Rachel by entering her True Beauty Giveaway!
One "beautiful" winner will receive:
- A $200 Visa Cash Card (Treat yourself to a spa day or weekend get-away!)
- The Wedding Dress (by Rachel Hauck)
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends 4/18/12. Winner will be announced at Rachel's "True Beauty" Facebook Party on 4/19. Rachel will be hosting an evening of beauty (inner/outer) chat, fun trivia, laughter, and encouragement - bring your friends! She'll also be giving away some GREAT prizes: gift certificates, books, and a Book Club Prize Pack! (Ten copies of the book for your small group or book club and a live chat with Rachel via Skype.)
So grab a few of your friends and your copy of The Wedding Dress and join Rachel on the evening of April 19th for an evening of fun.
*I was given a copy of The Wedding Dress from Litfuse in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was received.*
*I was given a copy of The Wedding Dress from Litfuse in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was received.*
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