I was easily impressed with this
novel. Four women. Four generations. Four love stories. One dress. The story
has a tinge of the ethereal, but what’s the point of fiction if you can’t enjoy
the chance to make a story capture the light of the impossible?
With four stories to weave into one,
I thought parts of the plot would feel lacking, but quite the contrary. I
wanted to spend more time with these characters, but not because I felt I needed
to know them better, but because they become a close part of my life in such a
short time.
I loved the little quirks of
dialogue, character depth and portrayal and the seamless weaving of all these
stories as though one large and gorgeous tapestry.
Being a hopeless romantic, the
thought of one dress, always fitting the bride with no altering left me just a
bit light in the chest. But it was the stories of these woman that moved my
heart. I can’t explain it much beyond that, because there was so much to love
about this book. But the story trumps all.
“The Wedding Dress” holds a promise,
both the dress and the novel. And one that will find a most fitting place on my
keeper shelf. No altering required.
This review is my honest opinion.
Thanks to the publishers through Litfuse for my copy to review.
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More about the novel, author and contest info!
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.
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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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.
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)
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.
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Oh, I loved this book! And everyone I know who has read it has loved it too -- they've opened the book and have not been able to put it down.
ReplyDeleteI loved each one of the women's journeys ... and the symbolism. Rachel Hauck is a master craftsman at symbolism
That she is! I loved how even the symbolism in this book surprised her. Her stories all leave me a little bit breathless. :)
DeleteI have enjoyed the books that I have read written by Rachel and this sounds like another great one to me.
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Jo
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I've read almost all of her back list with the exception of her second "NashVegas" book. I think Dining with Joy is still my favorite, but this is one great book!
DeleteI've been seeing alot about this book lately, I think I'm going to have to check it out! I've read several of Rachel Hauck's books and enjoyed them all....Love Starts With Elle has been my favorite so far! :)
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