About the Book
Book: The Wedding Dress Christmas
Author: Rachel Hauck
Genre: Romance, Christmas
Release Date: October 22, 2019
December covers quaint Heart’s Bend, Tennessee with a blanket of white and the glitter of Christmas lights.
For JoJo Castle there’s no place like home. It’s her safe place. Her one-time love of adventure ended when life in the big city shattered her hopes and dreams. Now that she’s returned to Hearts Bend, she never wants to leave again.
Buck Mathews, the biggest country singing sensation in decades, has the world on a string – his guitar strings, to be exact. However, when news of his mother’s illness sends him back to Hearts Bend for the holiday season, he remembers how good it can be to live among family and friends.
Working with her cousin Haley in The Wedding Shop, JoJo has no aspirations of love. Leaving home, surrendering her heart again, is just too risky.
When she runs into her friend and high school crush Buck Mathews, she discovers Love might have other plans for her.
Buck’s career is on the verge of a momentous leap. But seeing JoJo awakens feelings he’d buried long ago. Falling in love is easy, but winning her heart will take more than one of his melodic tunes and clever lyrics.
JoJo and Buck want opposite things for their lives, leaving no room for compromise. Can love, especially the kind that touches hearts at Christmastime, overcome her fears and his quest for greatness?
When a very special gown – the wedding dress – begins to make its presence known, JoJo and Buck’s hearts bend in a way neither ever thought possible.
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In My Opinion
In The Wedding Dress Christmas, Rachel Hauck returns to small-town Tennessee and the mystery of an anointed wedding dress. Then she adds the wonder and celebration of Christmas in for good measure.
I enjoyed visiting Heart’s Bend and catching up with some beloved characters while meeting a few new ones. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the other books, though, this novella stands just fine on its own (but be warned, you’ll probably be adding the others to your TBR).
Jojo Castle is easy to relate to. She gives of her time and talents to her town and family, and with her PR background, she’s a good person to have in your corner. But she’s also prone to knee jerk reactions that set her into motion without much thought of her current situation (which, at times, can be humorous). Yet, Jojo uses Heart’s Bend as her security blanket to hide from the big bad world—to the point she’s no longer chasing her dreams.
Enter Buck Mathews—former best friend and current country music sensation who has come home to spend the holidays with his family. Buck’s got a good head on his shoulders and cares for the important people in his life. But can two people on different trajectories make a relationship work?
The Wedding Dress Christmas is the perfect gift for anyone seeking a quick, uplifting holiday read with romance and the magic of the season.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
About the Author
Rachel Hauck is an award winning, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
Her book The Wedding Dress was named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times Book Reviews. She is a double RITA finalist, and a Christy and Carol Award Winner.
Her book, Once Upon A Prince, first in the Royal Wedding Series, was filmed for an Original Hallmark movie.
Rachel has been awarded the prestigious Career Achievement Award for her body of original work by Romantic Times Book Reviews.
A member of the Executive Board for American Christian Fiction Writers, she teaches workshops and leads worship at the annual conference. She is a past Mentor of The Year.
At home, she’s a wife, writer, worship leader and works out at the gym semi-enthusiastically.
A graduate of Ohio State University (Go Bucks!) with a degree in Journalism, she’s a former sorority girl and a devoted Ohio State football fan. Her bucket list is to stand on the sidelines with Ryan Day.
More From Rachel
Hello Royal Rockstar Readers!
I’m thrilled to share The Wedding Dress Christmas with you. I’ve heard from so many how much The Wedding Dress has touched them, and as I noodled over new story ideas, my thoughts drifted toward the wedding dress and Christmas. What’s more romantic than a Christmas wedding?
This novella is set in Hearts Bend, Tennessee, the fictional town of the Wedding Chapel and The Wedding Shop. Even if you’ve never read one of books in the Wedding Collection, you’ll enjoy this story, the mystery of the dress, and the women whose lives it changed.
I love weddings. They remind us of the purity and the hope of love, the power of commitment. Something powerful is released when two people pledge to spend their lives together, loving and serving one another in both good and bad times. Every wedding I attend reminds me of the vows I made to my husband and I sign up all over again.
Stories are a powerful reflection of life. Yes, fictional stories are often told with wild hyperbole, but that’s what makes them fun to read.
I also love wedding stories because they remind us of God’s love for us, and that one day there will be the grandest wedding of them all. Isn’t it wonderful that God planned a wedding before He created the earth?
In The Wedding Dress Christmas, JoJo and Buck have their issues, but love proves strong enough to conquer them all.
Thanks for going on this little tour with me and The Wedding Dress Christmas.
Yours,
Rachel
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Rachel is giving away a print copy of the book and a Visa gift card for $25. Swag!!
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Blog Stops
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This book sounds intriguing and like a very good page turner! I love the cover, it is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your book review. I would love to read this book. Happy Holidays to you and your family. God Bless you.
I’ve heard so many good things about this book!
Would love to read this book! Cover is so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win!
This sounds like a really good read. Very pretty cover.
How fun to revisit some of Rachel’s previous locations and characters!
I’m already picturing this story in my mind, just from reading the summary. Sounds great!
I would love to receive this book it sounds spectacular!
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m looking forward to reading this one.
Love the cover! Your comments and synopsis make this book sound very interesting. Thanks for the chance!