Rachel Hauck’s The Wedding Dress

One dress. Four women. An amazing destiny.

I’m thrilled to be one of the first stops in Rachel Hauck’s blog tour for her latest release, The Wedding Dress.

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. 

I really enjoyed The Wedding Dress. I felt like I was getting two books in one, and that both were fulfilling reads. Reading Emily, Mary and Hillary’s stories were fascinating looks at how women have gained respect in society for their work, convictions, and choices. I loved reading about the designer of the dress, Taffy Hayes. She was an African American designer that based on skin color, didn’t receive a lot of wedding dress work. Emily bucked the system and caused quite the scandal by insisting Taffy’s dress stay.

But that wasn’t the only fascinating aspect of history. Hillary’s story includes love, loss, and war. Embedding her story into Charlotte’s contemporary, Rachel also delivered a great faith journey for the ladies that had to trust God, whether for the first time or after deep hurts.

Then there is Charlotte’s story. I loved how she insisted the dress was for her to find the bride, no matter how many people insisted it was her dress to wear. Her wounded feelings were real and the conflict in her story was believable. The only part of this book I struggled a little with was the little man in purple. He kind of threw me off, and I think the story could have stood just fine without that element. But still, what a beautiful book. I really enjoyed it, and I think you will, too.

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.

Visit http://rachelhauck.com for more about Rachel and her books, 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)

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.

Don’t miss a moment of the fun. RSVP TODAY and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 19!

Please visit the other bloggers signed up for this tour by clicking here.

Purchase The Wedding Dress here.

I received this book from the publisher and Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for an honest review.

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