The General’s Princess

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She came to Riyadh to start over. He came to bring a stolen girl home. Inside the royal palace, their worlds collide.

Cara Florés Hart is almost fifty, nearly broke, and determined to prove her best years aren’t behind her. A job as personal fitness trainer to a Saudi princess is her fresh start, until she discovers what’s hidden behind the palace’s marble walls.

Half a world away, an 18-year-old U.S. senator’s daughter vanishes on spring break in Mexico. Brigadier General Sam Kennedy is ordered to lead the covert mission to bring her back. Then on one unforgettable night in Washington, DC, he meets Cara, and the mission becomes personal. 

With the White House watching from the Situation Room, one wrong move could ignite an international crisis, or cost Cara her life.

Gripping and deeply human, The General’s Princess is a romantic military thriller about courage, survival, the scars that remain after the danger passes, and a second chance at love neither of them saw coming.

The novel won a 2025 International Impact Award and is an Amazon bestseller. It is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook (narrated by Navy veteran Joseph Courtemanche) through Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other major retailers.

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  • Fantastic Book! “The author has created a captivating world within the book. A story relevant to current world events discussing human trafficking with the creation of multiple subplots makes this a page-turner. I could barely put it down. The compelling characters the author created show a deep depth of character, almost like you knew the characters when you were done reading the book. The book is beautifully written, insightful, and contains witty dialogue.” – Michele

 

  • A novel you simply won’t be able to put down. “The General’s Princess” is a must-read for anyone seeking a story that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally resonant. The novel is a masterful exploration of human resilience, the scars of trauma, and the unyielding pursuit of justice, all woven into a narrative so compelling that it lingers long after the final page. I devoured the final 200 pages in a single sitting, unable to put the book down. The urgency to see how the characters’ fates would unfold, how justice would be served, and how love would find its way through the chaos was irresistible. This is the hallmark of a truly great novel.” – Brianna

 

  • Loved this book! “This excellent book is a captivating blend of historical drama and lovely romance.  Hacker-Buechel creates vivid scenes of both inner and political challenges, skillfully balancing emotional intensity with bursts of action and suspense. The General’s Princess is a moving story of duty, love, and self-discovery, and the author’s detail and the strength and development of the protagonist are inspiring. Emotionally charged and well written, The General’s Princess is a story that will be hard to put down and difficult to forget.” – Camilla

 

  • Hat’s Off! “The General’s Princess is an incredibly moving novel, with a compelling story that convinces the reader not to put the book down. Full of tension, touches of action and romance, this novel is sure to appeal to many people.” – Jorge

 

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