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NashVegas
A Nashville Collection: Nashville Dreams and Nashville Sweetheart
From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hauck comes Nashville Dreams and Nashville Sweetheart , the stories of two talented young women with a gift, a dream, and something to prove in one of the hottest cities in America."Packing witty dialogue, quirky characters, and a rocking country vibe, her story will make you laugh as it plunges you into the world of today's country music industry." --Christianbook.com Nashville Dreams The best songwriter in Freedom, Alabama, is about to go pro in Nashville--or go down in flames.Robin Rae is never more herself than when she's singing one of her songs on the front porch . . . but she's never more terrified than when she's about to sing one onstage.Nevertheless, Robin knows it's high time she set her sights on Music Row. Freedom, Alabama, is no place for a songwriter to run down her dream--stage fright or no.She isn't the first to make the leap. Robin has known more than a few would-be stars whom Nashville has chewed up and spat out--including some big names from Freedom. So when she finds herself on deck at the famous Bluebird Cafe within a week of arriving in Music City, she can hardly believe what's happening.With the lights going up and the specter of stage fright looming over her, this small-town gal is about to get a lesson in what it takes to make it in the music business. Will a gifted young woman let her dreams be smothered by fear . . . or will love teach her to open her heart and shine in the city where stars are born? Nashville Sweetheart The media mystery that is superstar Aubrey James is about to be unraveled--one memory at a time.At thirty years old, Aubrey James has been at the top of country charts for over a decade; but as the daughter of gospel icons Ray and Myra James, she was in the public eye long before her own success. Aubrey James knows Nashville stardom.Though her parents' untimely death gave Aubrey the kind of tragic legacy that Nashville royalty is made of, she would have preferred keeping her family . . . and the faith she lost somewhere along the way. Now she exists in a guarded, private world, letting nothing in, not even love.But when her music director betrays Aubrey's trust with a smear campaign of tabloid interviews, the star knows the time has come to go public with her private story for the first time. And when her Inside NashVegas interviewer turns out to be a man from her past--a man she'd hoped to forget--this interview gets complicated fast.The music diva's guarded heart is about to become a distant memory.Nashville Sweetheart is a wild ride through the whirlwind of Nashville stardom, the political show that is the music business, and the secret faith that can fortify even the most tragic family ties.*Nashville Dreams and Nashville Sweetheart were originally published as Lost in NashVegas and Diva NashVegas.
545 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2014
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About the author
Rachel Hauck
76 books4,517 followersNew York Times, USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Rachel Hauck writes from sunny central Florida.
A RITA finalist and winner of Romantic Times Inspirational Novel of the Year, and Career Achievement Award, she writes vivid characters dealing with real life issues.
Her book, Once Upon A Prince, was made into an original Hallmark movie.
The Wedding Dress has been optioned for film by Brain Power Studio
She loves to hear from readers. She also loves to encourage new writers and is a retired member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Executive Board.
A graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in Journalism, Rachel is an avid OSU football fan. She hopes to one day stand on the sidelines in the Shoe with Ryan Day.
Visit her web site to find out more and click on the icons to follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
www.rachelhauck.com
A RITA finalist and winner of Romantic Times Inspirational Novel of the Year, and Career Achievement Award, she writes vivid characters dealing with real life issues.
Her book, Once Upon A Prince, was made into an original Hallmark movie.
The Wedding Dress has been optioned for film by Brain Power Studio
She loves to hear from readers. She also loves to encourage new writers and is a retired member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Executive Board.
A graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in Journalism, Rachel is an avid OSU football fan. She hopes to one day stand on the sidelines in the Shoe with Ryan Day.
Visit her web site to find out more and click on the icons to follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
www.rachelhauck.com
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August 17, 2016
One of Rachel Hauck's Best
Aubrey and Scott are excellent characters to showcase humor, passion and God's love. The story of a Christian being sidetracked by the world's glitz is perfect in today's time. Honest emotion and shattered lives made whole again , make this one of the best.
Aubrey and Scott are excellent characters to showcase humor, passion and God's love. The story of a Christian being sidetracked by the world's glitz is perfect in today's time. Honest emotion and shattered lives made whole again , make this one of the best.
March 2, 2020
Nashville Dreams
A sweet little story about a girl who has big dreams to be a songwriter but first has to overcome paralyzing fear. Some secrets from the past come to light and help her understand her momma better and she has to face the betrayal of one she thought was a friend, but with some good friends and her faith, she finds her footing and her dream.
I liked Ricky a little, but Lee was better. I'm conflicted about Graham. I want to like him but I also should be really mad at him. I loved Skyler and how much she helped Robin. I wish Eliza had been around more because I loved her interaction with Robin.
Nashville Sweetheart
This is kind of a tandem/sequel to Nashville Dreams and I liked that a lot because we get to see a little more of Robin and Skyler. I think it would have been nice to have more interaction between Robin and Aubrey but the idea is there.
Aubrey has been running from pain and hiding out for years. I connected with her as a character more than I did with Robin. Aubrey wants to have her private life private and her career just be about her music.
I never liked Car. I totally called him . I liked Aubrey's pen pal letters with her foster sister. Their relationship was so sweet. I liked Scott a lot. How he cared without expectation of return. He wasn't trying to steal Aubrey from Car or anything. He just wanted to help her. It was really nice.
I laughed out loud several times. In both books. There were also some really good thoughts from the characters. Here's one funny and one thoughtful quote:
If the good Lord meant for folks to get up before the crack of dawn, He would've made us all roosters and been done with it. Nashville Dreams
I haven't figured out God's purpose for me yet. I can't be Mrs. Ricky Holden or Mrs. Anyboy until I discover who He made me to be. Can you understand? Nashville Dreams
Oh, and I couldn't agree more with this quote:
I love baseball. To me, it stands for everything great about summertime, our country, and our history. There's nothing like the crack of a wood bat. Nashville Sweetheart
The one thing I didn't like was there were two instances where characters said some variation of "pissed" in Nashville Sweetheart. That disappointed me. Both books are not for teens in my opinion. They are adult books for some themes. I liked Hauck's Once Upon A Prince series better overall but these were cute.
A sweet little story about a girl who has big dreams to be a songwriter but first has to overcome paralyzing fear. Some secrets from the past come to light and help her understand her momma better and she has to face the betrayal of one she thought was a friend, but with some good friends and her faith, she finds her footing and her dream.
I liked Ricky a little, but Lee was better. I'm conflicted about Graham. I want to like him but I also should be really mad at him. I loved Skyler and how much she helped Robin. I wish Eliza had been around more because I loved her interaction with Robin.
Nashville Sweetheart
This is kind of a tandem/sequel to Nashville Dreams and I liked that a lot because we get to see a little more of Robin and Skyler. I think it would have been nice to have more interaction between Robin and Aubrey but the idea is there.
Aubrey has been running from pain and hiding out for years. I connected with her as a character more than I did with Robin. Aubrey wants to have her private life private and her career just be about her music.
I never liked Car. I totally called him . I liked Aubrey's pen pal letters with her foster sister. Their relationship was so sweet. I liked Scott a lot. How he cared without expectation of return. He wasn't trying to steal Aubrey from Car or anything. He just wanted to help her. It was really nice.
I laughed out loud several times. In both books. There were also some really good thoughts from the characters. Here's one funny and one thoughtful quote:
If the good Lord meant for folks to get up before the crack of dawn, He would've made us all roosters and been done with it. Nashville Dreams
I haven't figured out God's purpose for me yet. I can't be Mrs. Ricky Holden or Mrs. Anyboy until I discover who He made me to be. Can you understand? Nashville Dreams
Oh, and I couldn't agree more with this quote:
I love baseball. To me, it stands for everything great about summertime, our country, and our history. There's nothing like the crack of a wood bat. Nashville Sweetheart
The one thing I didn't like was there were two instances where characters said some variation of "pissed" in Nashville Sweetheart. That disappointed me. Both books are not for teens in my opinion. They are adult books for some themes. I liked Hauck's Once Upon A Prince series better overall but these were cute.
February 19, 2018
Nashville Collection
If you love Country music you will love these two books. Both stories were the kind you can't put down. The main character in each book were different in their life style...one a dedicated Christian and the other had fallen away from her Faith. I loved the way the two were brought together in Nashville Sweetheart. Rachel knows how to weave a story that you can't put down.
If you love Country music you will love these two books. Both stories were the kind you can't put down. The main character in each book were different in their life style...one a dedicated Christian and the other had fallen away from her Faith. I loved the way the two were brought together in Nashville Sweetheart. Rachel knows how to weave a story that you can't put down.
December 11, 2017
NashVegas
Both books center around the country music scene. The first is someone seeking to become a songwriter and the second is a successful country soul singer. Whether you are just chasing your dreams or found fame it can all be overwhelming especially if you are seeking love along the way.
Both books center around the country music scene. The first is someone seeking to become a songwriter and the second is a successful country soul singer. Whether you are just chasing your dreams or found fame it can all be overwhelming especially if you are seeking love along the way.
March 13, 2018
Loved one, hated one. The first in the series is written in what, I guess, is supposed to be a humorous first person. It was silly and cliché to me and I did not enjoy it. The second in the series is much better, creatively written in two different points of view. I enjoyed the interviews and felt they really helped to develop the characters.
May 6, 2017
Fun Pairing
This was a fun pairing of books! I really enjoy Rachel Hauck's books - she has her characters struggle through and with their faith. If you don't like that, then this may not be the book for you. This was a sweet, romantic addition to my library.
This was a fun pairing of books! I really enjoy Rachel Hauck's books - she has her characters struggle through and with their faith. If you don't like that, then this may not be the book for you. This was a sweet, romantic addition to my library.
July 18, 2017
Nashville Fun!
As a huge Country music fan, I really enjoyed these books set in Nashville and the glimpse into the Nashville scene. Good, clean romance.
As a huge Country music fan, I really enjoyed these books set in Nashville and the glimpse into the Nashville scene. Good, clean romance.
September 2, 2017
Being from Nashville, I especially enjoyed this. I had a hard timing rating. Some of it was beautiful and fun and some was very "hoky". Loved both storylines but for different reasons.
February 23, 2018
Great read! Fun characters.
Enjoyed seeing inside the Nashville music business. Liked the very slight crossover with the 2 novels. Interesting story line and setting.
Enjoyed seeing inside the Nashville music business. Liked the very slight crossover with the 2 novels. Interesting story line and setting.
May 21, 2019
Gotta love Nashville!
Nice, easy read. Nothing earth shattering. Another fun Cinderella story. Living is Nashville and reading a book with the city in the background is always fun.
Nice, easy read. Nothing earth shattering. Another fun Cinderella story. Living is Nashville and reading a book with the city in the background is always fun.
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