When Desiree Hartsock was offered the opportunity to star on The Bachelorette, she thought she was finally getting the life she always longed for. Yet her reality TV dreams gave way to rough roads of unexpected twists, public scrutiny, and rejection. Now for the first time, Desiree tells all in this rivetingly honest book about how she found her resilience and love after all--and you can too.
Desiree Hartsock was living paycheck to paycheck and freshly--not to mention painfully--single when she first stepped onto the set of The Bachelor. Then when she was selected to star as The Bachelorette, she thought surely this turn of events promised a second chance.
Yet Desiree's debut on the world stage also meant facing the critics, as viewers judged her every word and action. She was devastated when Brooks broke up with her on live television, and the camera zoomed in on her humiliation. But what the world didn't see was the comeback journey that followed. The Road to Roses reveals:
- The behind-the-scenes scoop of what it's really like to be on the ever-popular franchise
- The mindset changes that kept Desiree open to love and trust even after heartbreak, that ultimately led her to choosing her husband
- And the off-camera journey of the lessons Desiree learned, like how to always fail forward, stay true to yourself, and trusting that despite the external pressures, God loves us just as we are.
For anyone who is looking at the pieces of their lives and losing hope that they can be put back together again, The Road to Roses offers an authentic guide for finding your grit to keep going and make yourself proud no matter what pressures you face. Whether your heart has been broken, your dream has been put on hold, or your character is being put under pressure, following Desiree's journey will give you courage to stay strong in your own.
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