I'm currently reading BED OF ROSES by Nora Roberts. This is the 2nd book of The Bride Quartet. Here's a description:
As little girls MacKensie, Emma, Laurel, and Parker spent hours acting out their perfect make believe "I do" moments. Years later their fantasies become reality when they start their own wedding planning company to make every woman's dream day come true. Florist Emma Grant is finding career success with her friends at Vows wedding planning company, and her love life appears to be thriving. Though men swarm around her, she still hasn't found Mr. Right. And the last place she's looking is right under her nose. But that's just where Jack Cooke is. He's so close to the women of Vows that he's practically family, but the architect has begun to admit to himself that his feelings for Emma have developed into much more than friendship. When Emma returns his passion—kiss for blistering kiss—they must trust in their history…and in their hearts.
This was just published and has 358 pages. I don't read a whole lot of romance but Nora Roberts is a freak of nature talented writer. Her dialogue is the best and she creates worlds you want to be a part of and never want to end. Here's an excerpt:
Chapter One
Since details crowded her mind, many of them blurry, Emma checked her appointment book over her first cup of coffee. The back- to- back consults gave her nearly as much of a boost as the strong, sweet coffee. Basking in it, she leaned back in the chair in her cozy office to read over the side notes she’d added to each client.
In her experience, the personality of the couple— or often, more accurately, the bride— helped her determine the tone of the consult, the direction they’d pursue. To Emma’s way of thinking, flowers were the heart of a wedding. Whether they were elegant or fun, elaborate or simple, the flowers were the romance.
It was her job to give the client all the heart and romance they desired.
She sighed, stretched, then smiled at the vase of petite roses on her desk. Spring, she thought, was the best. The wedding season kicked into high gear— which meant busy days and long nights designing, arranging, creating not only for this spring’s weddings, but also next.
She loved the continuity as much as the work itself.
That’s what Vows had given her and her three best friends. Continuity, rewarding work, and that sense of personal accomplishment. And she got to play with flowers, live with flowers, practically swim in flowers every day.
This will keep me occupied today. My cough may be getting better -- I could almost sleep horizontal last night -- woo hoo! I took Tug for a quick walk this afternoon. The wind is just terrible out there but it is always like this in late October in Montana. I just didn't want to get too much of the cold wind in my lungs and have a relapse or anything. I must be well by Monday! Tonight, Steve has a committee meeting at the gun club (it never ends) and I'll watch Rehab: Party at the Hard Rock. That's about it.
Much love,
PK the Bookeemonster
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