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Four brides. One Dress.
A tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love.
Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift…and her passion. But with her own wedding day approaching, why can't she find the perfect dress…or feel certain she should marry Tim?
Then Charlotte discovers a vintage dress in a battered trunk at an estate sale. It looks brand-new-shimmering with pearls and satin, hand-stitched and timeless in its design. But where did it come from? Who wore it? Who welded the lock shut and tucked the dog tags in that little sachet? Who left it in the basement for a ten-year-old girl? And what about the mysterious man in the purple vest who insists the dress had been "redeemed."
Charlotte's search for the gown's history-and its new bride-begins as a distraction from her sputtering love life. But it takes on a life of its own as she comes to know the women who have worn the dress. Emily from 1912. Mary Grace from 1939. Hillary from 1968. Each with her own story of promise, pain, and destiny. And each with something unique to share. For woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlotte's heritage, the power of courage and faith, and the timeless beauty of finding true love.
"The story of four loveable women, miraculously bound by one gown, whose lives span a century…will take your breath away." -Beth Webb Hart, bestselling author of Love, Charleston
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"It's finally happened. I have fallen head over heels in love with a book. Beautiful story. Wonderful, rich dialogue. Generations of great characters who had the courage to listen to their hearts even through static of societal pressures and easier choices. An absolutely wonderful Christian love story. I was memorized by the preacher at the end of the story, who knew to stop preaching and just get on with the loving. What every union should contain."
— Cathie (5 out of 5 stars)
The Wedding Dress Listener Reviews
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" Reminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants... and who doesn't love reading about weddings. A great story, easy read. "
— Meg, 2/19/2014 -
" Fun to read. Read it in a couple days "
— Janet, 2/14/2014 -
" Such an easy read, switching between present and past "
— Tina, 1/31/2014 -
" Rachel Hauk did a masterful job of weaving in the dress's beginning and the tales of the four women who became "owners" of the dress. From our modern day woman to the bride of 1912, the secret of the dress and a strange man wearing a purple vest will keep the reader turning the page. Well done! "
— Cynthia, 1/17/2014 -
" Absolutely a great book. Kept me up to 1 am reading! "
— Pat, 1/13/2014 -
" I like the theme of one dress and four brides. Many times I felt the author was holding back information to make the stories mysterious, and at other times, she just gives away the clues and it ruined the mystery. "
— Olivia, 1/8/2014 -
" A lovely story that spans generations...a wedding dress that magically fits each woman it is "destined" for. Enjoyed this one a lot. "
— Heather, 12/29/2013 -
" I love books with intertwining stories so I knew I had to read this. I really enjoyed the strong female characters. I also loved how Christ was at the center of this book without being preachy. Great read! "
— Sophia, 12/23/2013 -
" Really enjoyed this book. Wonderful story threaded through the past and present. "
— Marni, 12/13/2013 -
" This is a sweet story about a wedding dress that impacts several women's lives. I really loved learning about each of the women, honestly, some of them deserved their own book!! "
— Kathee, 12/13/2013 -
" A delightful book. There is something for everyone-romance, history and mystery as Charlotte searches for the story behind the wedding dress found in an old trunk. she learns about the three women who wore the magical dress and their lives. "
— Margaret, 11/30/2013 -
" This was an interesting story about the history of a wedding dress. "
— Wendy, 9/9/2013 -
" I loved this book. Easy to get into, full of heart, and we can all use a story with a happy ending. Highly recommended. "
— Crystal, 8/23/2013 -
" Great book. Love the story line between all the different characters & times. "
— Shenna, 7/28/2013 -
" A beautiful love story, woven around 4 brides and one dress, spanning an entire century. If you're into books that weave several stories together through the pages, this is for you. What an intricate tapestry and brilliant timeline she created! "
— Kristy, 7/5/2013 -
" Great love story....finished on our 26th Anniversary "
— Annette, 6/20/2013 -
" this story was brilliantly told- one breathtaking wedding dress: 4 brides spanning over 100 years-LOVED it. "
— Tracy, 1/20/2013 -
" Sigh!! That is what I did when I finished the book. A wonderful read filled with emotions. I would recommend this book for those who enjoy a gentle read with a slight Christian overtone. "
— Pat, 8/14/2012 -
" A book I couldn't wait to get back to. Great story and I loved how the dress was the star of the show. I didn't realise it was a Christian novel but it worked with this story. "
— Elizabeth_agd, 7/3/2012 -
" good book, enjoyed plot, would recommend "
— Alison, 6/2/2012 -
" Beautiful story of love, courage, and recognizing God's direction in your life. The story was full of family history - stories of life. I LOVED it! "
— Marian, 5/20/2012 -
" I read this for my book club. The story was nice but I really didn't like the writing. I never felt that I knew who the main character was because the descriptions about her and her dialogue were inconsistent. "
— Staci, 5/6/2012
About Rachel Hauck
Rachel Hauck, a Rita Award finalist and Carol Award winner, graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in journalism. She has written dozens of novels, including the acclaimed Songbird novels with multiplatinum country singer Sara Evans, and serves on the Executive Board for American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives in central Florida with her husband and writes from her ivory tower. (Her office really is in a tower, and it’s painted ivory.)
About Windy Lanzl
Windy Lanzl does voice over work and Christian audiobook recording for Zondervan Publishers.