Happy Friday, friends! I’m so glad it’s time for another First Line Friday linkup, hosted by Hoarding Books, and I’m so excited about the book I’m featuring today! Rachel Hauck is one of my favorite authors, and she has a new book coming out on August 11. It’s available for preorder now – you won’t want to miss it!

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Dalholm, Northon, Lauchtenland

“It’s said in the north country of Lauchtenland that the sea has a song, and love blooms from the earth the same as flora and fauna. It perfumes the air and touches lives in ways no one quite understands.”

To Love a Prince by Rachel Hauck

The Basics

Title: To Love a Prince

Author: Rachel Hauck

Series: True Blue Royal (Book 1)

Publication Date: August 11, 2020

Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance

My Rating: 5/5 Stars

From the Back Cover: Daffodil Caron is not a princess, even though she once dreamed of being one. After all, she grew up as a playmate to royal princes, running through the halls of Perrigwynn Palace in the North Sea’s Lauchtenland. But the day she stumbled upon a royal secret, everything changed.

Flash forward eighteen years, and Daffy’s living a sweet, non-royal life. A skilled art curator for the Royal Trust, she has friends, a flat in the heart of the capital city, and a handsome, successful boyfriend. The last person on her mind is Gus, the prince she once called her best mate.

HRH Prince Augustus is no longer “Prince Pudgy,” as caricatured by the press—he’s charming and gorgeous, possessing a world-famous smile. But after he’s jilted at the altar, then dumped by his second fianceé, the spare heir to Lauchtenland’s ancient House of Blue finds solace on a Florida beach.

A year as a regular bloke allows him to rethink his purpose. He’s half decided his calling is to pour pints at a tiki bar rather than serve his country and the Family.

But a wild Frisbee toss down the beach changes his destiny.

Despite his long hair and beard, Daffy recognizes her prince. She reminds Gus of his heritage and assures him that he’s needed in Lauchtenland.

When Daffy and Gus find themselves on assignment at Hadsby Castle in preparation for his brother’s wedding ball, their friendship blooms into affection.

Then secrets are exposed, and Gus must choose between his past hurts and his future hope. And Daffy must trust her heart to forever love a prince.

My Thoughts

To Love a Prince is another enchanting royal story by Rachel Hauck! She has such a beautiful way of telling stories that draw you in and tug on your heartstrings. All of her characters, whether royal or not, are so relatable, I feel like I could step through the pages and instantly be friends.

I absolutely loved Gus and Daffy’s story and the way their relationship grew from a childhood friendship into a beautiful love story. The threads through both of their stories about discovering their value and worth were so powerful. I really enjoyed the glimpses of characters from past books too, especially Coral Winthrop from The Fifth Avenue Story Society! The finishing touch on the story is the glimmer of the divine, found in the mysterious, angelic characters that make Rachel Hauck’s books unique. I highly recommend this book for any fan of royal stories or contemporary romance!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.