Once Upon a Prince
A Sweet, Royal-meets-commoner Love Story
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4.4 • 185 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck's Once Upon a Prince is the story of an ordinary girl crossing paths with a royal prince that inspired the Hallmark Original movie of the same name.
"With only a subtle nod to Cinderella, this modern and engaging tale follows the budding relationship of an American Southern girl and a pseudo-Brit prince . . . Hauck fans will find a gem of a tale." --Publishers Weekly starred review
Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess--just to marry the man she has loved for twelve years. But life isn't going according to plan. When her high-school-sweetheart-turned-Marine-officer breaks up with her instead of proposing, Susanna scrambles to rebuild her life.
The last thing Prince Nathaniel expects to find on his American holiday to St. Simons Island is the queen of his heart. The prince has duties, and his family's tense political situation means he won't be able to marry for love or even choose his own bride.
When Prince Nathaniel stops to help Susanna, who is stranded with a flat tire under the fabled Lover's Oak, he is immediately enchanted by her. And even though he's a total stranger, Susanna finds herself pouring her heart out to him.
Their lives are worlds apart, and soon Nathaniel must face the ultimate choice: his kingdom or her heart?
Perfect for fans of royal romance and cozy Hallmark charm, Once Upon a Prince is an enchanting modern-day fairy tale brimming with heart, destiny, and swoon-worthy tension (but without the spice). Includes discussion questions for book clubs.
Dive into the Royal Wedding series (Princess Ever After, How to Catch a Prince, and A Royal Christmas Wedding) and experience Hauck's unique brand of royal-style romance.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In the first of the Royal Wedding Series, Hauck (The Wedding Dress) spins a surprisingly believable royal-meets-commoner love story. With only a subtle nod to Cinderella, this modern and engaging tale follows the budding relationship of an American Southern girl and a pseudo-Brit prince. Struggling with disappointments both personal and professional, Susanna Truitt meets Prince Nathaniel, who is vacationing on her island home of St. Simons, Ga., to escape worries about his ailing father and roiling political events back home. Hopeful, yet aware of the potential obstacles they face, Nate and Susanna wrestle with the idea of God's will: is Nate's kingly destiny a human device or divinely purposed? Can Susanna surrender her need to plan her life and, instead, let God lead? A royal marriage would ask Susanna to trust him more deeply than she thought possible. Facing political scheming and seemingly immovable royal traditions, the couple discovers that their happily-ever-after will require courage and faith not found in fairy tales. Well-developed secondary characters are entertaining in their own right, adding a quirky touch (as do cameo-style appearances by real-life royals). Hauck fans will find a gem of a tale.
Customer Reviews
So well written!
This book is so well paced, and so thoughtful! The way it’s written in third person? It’s so good, it seems like it’s written in 1st person! I can really feel these characters, and the way they found themselves as much as they found each other!
Fun and Lighthearted!
Great book! Really enjoy the story and the characters. A fun, lighthearted, romantic story.
Once upon a Prince
I very much enjoyed this book. The two meek, main characters coming together and finding each other through their relationship with God. Each of them changing to become stronger people and carrying those characteristics they loved in one another. Very cute happy ending; although I knew the outcome since I watched the Hallmark movie!