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Danger, intrigue, and unexpected love await in The General’s Princess!

Cara Florés Hart, a nearly 50-year-old personal trainer craving a fresh start, lands a dream job in Saudi Arabia—only to uncover a deadly secret that puts her life at risk. Meanwhile, Brigadier General Sam Kennedy leads a high-stakes rescue mission for a kidnapped senator’s daughter, unaware it will intersect with Cara’s perilous world.

As lives hang in the balance, their connection becomes the key to survival in this gripping romantic thriller.

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About Caryn

Meet Caryn Hacker-Buechel: Author, Psychotherapist, Storyteller 

From coffee shops to sunlit beaches in Naples, Florida, Caryn Hacker-Buechel crafts stories with a profound understanding of human behavior. After three decades as a psychotherapist and relationship expert, Caryn turned her attention to writing, completing her debut novel, The General’s Princess.

With an award-winning children’s book already under her belt, Caryn brings rich, realistic characters to life, weaving intense yet healing narratives inspired by her own journey through love, loss, and resilience. Buckle up for stories that touch your heart and soul!

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Meet The Team

From the heart of The General’s Princess to the final audiobook recording, this journey has been nothing short of incredible. Grateful to have had Brigadier General Ed Dyer (Ret.) by my side as my military consultant, ensuring every detail of the story was authentic and true. His insights and expertise were invaluable in shaping this book. And of course, a huge thank you to Joe Courtemanche of https://www.commotioninthepews.com
whose voice brought every character and each emotional
scene to life in ways I could never have imagined. It’s amazing to see this story come together with such a talented team. Here’s to the power of collaboration and storytelling!

Amanda Jaron of (ajaron.com) designed the necklace worn by the kidnapped character, Kyle Hazelton. This necklace, a gift from her mother, helps to keep this young college student grounded during an intense ordeal.

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Just before the rescue begins, Cara meets General Kennedy during a quick trip to visit her ailing mother in Virginia. She is taken with the recently divorced, combat-stressed career soldier, and completely unaware he and his team are planning a mission in her Princess’s backyard. Their worlds collide, neither knowing their strong bond will save each other in ways they never anticipated when the rescue encounters unexpected resistance and loss.

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A Bully Grows Up:
Erik Meets the Wizard

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Erik, a self-assured and aggressive ten-year-old bully, is transported to a fantasy realm where he encounters a deadly foe threatening the young boy’s life.

With the guidance of a wise and kind-hearted Wizard, Erik sets out on a perilous quest to confront the menacing Dragon that keeps him trapped in a cave, unable to return home.

Along the way, he unravels the connections between his anger and survival instincts, ultimately leading to a profound transformation in his bullying ways.

Each chapter of the audiobook is accompanied by thoughtful questions and engaging exercises designed to help young listeners navigate their own challenges and learn valuable coping mechanisms. Through Erik’s journey, children of all ages will discover the importance of positive attachments and develop the resilience needed to face the dragons in their lives.

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A selection of interviews where Caryn Hacker-Buechel discusses all manner of topics, from the origins of her writing career, to the motivations that define characters, and also the back stories to her novels.

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