In Search of a Prince

GIVEAWAY

SHILOH, TONI

IN SEARCH OF A PRINCE

It seems like a dream come true...until it forces her to question everything.

Brielle Adebayo is fully content teaching at a New York City public school and taking annual summer vacations with her mother to Martha's Vineyard. But everything changes when her mom drops a bombshell -- Brielle is really a princess in the island kingdom of Oloro Ile, off the coast of Africa, and she must immediately assume her royal position, since the health of her grandfather, the king, is falling.

Distraught by all the secrets her mother kept, Brielle is further left spinning when the Oloro Ile Royal Council brings up an old edict that states she must marry before her coronation, or the crown will pass to another. Brielle is uncertain if she even wants the chance on love and brave the perils a wrong decision may bring?

My Review:

Truth: the story is as exquisitely beautiful as the cover! 'In Search of a Prince' will definitely make my top ten fave reads of 2022! Stunning and captivating and inspirational. The kind of book you want to race through and savour all at the same time. 

And, hallelujah, a traditionally published Christian Fiction novel that is easily identified as such because of the faith content that anchors Brielle's story so beautifully. It's so immeshed in every page and every character that the plot would collapse without it. Even so, the author isn't heavy handed with the spiritual aspects of the story, but she is definitely convicted!

Prayer is at the heart of it all -- and by extension, a personal relationship with Christ for many of the characters. I love how committed Brielle is to her faith. But I'm even more enamoured over how vulnerable she is in spite of that conviction. So real and relatable. Haven't we all felt divinely led towards something and then unreasonably panic and balk and begin to entertain doubts? Not that God doesn't know what He's doing, but that we might have misinterpreted His intentions for us. Shiloh spoke to my heart through her words and I paused more than a few times just to really take them in. This right here is why I seek out Christian Fiction!

I don't want to say much more than what's on the back cover -- I almost think that synopsis reveals a bit too much as it is. I will say the world building is amazing! From the culture to the politics and the geography -- such lush descriptions that created vivid images in my mind. And the romance did not play out at all how I thought it would -- loved the depth and the pacing and -- gah, I want to say more but I will refrain. But it's sweet perfection in my opinion. 

A richly layered plot with even a bit of intrigue and enough humour to lighten the darker moments. I cried twice. And I can't tell you why because...spoiler! Well, actually it might have been even more than that but only one 'ball my eyes out' scene. Keep in mind that I am a tenderhearted reader and these characters are easy to love. :-)

A Five Stars Into Infinity Must Read.

Oh -- and even though I received a book from the publisher, I couldn't resist Tamika Katon-Donegal's captivating narration, so I actually listened to the audible edition and highly recommend it for readers who enjoy audio books.

Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.

 GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback copy.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of In Search of a Prince, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 12 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck