#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts cordially invites you to meet childhood friends Parker, Emma, Laurel, and Mac — the founders of Vows, one of Connecticut’s premier wedding planning companies. Laurel McBane has always relied on her friends for support, especially when her dream of attending culinary school was almost ruined by her parents’ financial problems. Now Laurel is repaying the kindness of her friends by creating extravagantly luscious tiers of cakes and other confectionary delights that add the perfect touch to their clients’ weddings. As for romance, Laurel believes in it — in theory. But she’s too low-key to appreciate all the luxuries that other women seem to long for. What she does appreciate is a strong, intelligent man, a man just like Parker’s older brother, Delaney Brown, on whom Laurel has had a mega crush since childhood. But some infatuations last longer than others, and Laurel is convinced that the Ivy League lawyer is still out of her reach. Plus, Del is too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her, or so she thinks. When Laurel’s quick- silver moods get the better of her — leading to an angry, hot, altogether mind-blowing kiss with Del — she’ll have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever…
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"I found Laurel's story to be very similar to Emma's. Having a relationship with a close friend/surrogate brother and then setting it up for the engagement and such...still a very gold read & wonderful addition to the series."
— Holly (4 out of 5 stars)
" Still keeping the story going, this third book in the series continues to fill in the stories behind the characters. Love this series! "
— Diane, 1/20/2014" Me ha encantado la historia de Laurel y Del, tanto como las dos anteriores de la saga ^^ "
— Ishtar, 1/15/2014" I really wanted to like this book but it was too much like book #2. NR tried to put some angst between Laurel and Del but it just didn't work since they had known each other forever. It started out well but kind of flopped in the end. "
— Katherine, 1/13/2014" great series - read all 4 in 5 days. "
— Vickie, 1/1/2014" aww I love this books Cyndi you are right awsome! "
— Karla, 12/30/2013" I really feel part of this family, love how Parker's in charge but not overbearing. "
— Sheila, 12/14/2013" Out of the whole series this was the only relationship I actually felt was real. It was not sappy or fake. A perfect chemistry. The antagonists were wounderful, but the plot lacked depth. "
— Rosemary, 11/23/2013" such a happy read! Fun chick-lit "
— Triciapagel, 11/14/2013" The Bride Quartet books by Nora Roberts are pure fluff, but they are fluff that I enjoy! I recommend this series to anyone looking for a little escape. "
— Lori, 11/10/2013" A solid ending to an enjoyable series. "
— Rachael, 11/9/2013" Honestly, I feel like a 3 might be a bit generous for this. It feels very similar to the first two books. Again, no conflict. The book dragged slowly along and then all of a sudden bam! marriage proposal. I suppose this series just isn't quite my cup of tea, although I will end up finishing it off. "
— Christine, 11/1/2013" Summer reading program continues. If you want a story about weddings and happy endings read this series. It wont change your life but its fun "
— Kathy, 9/6/2013" The series just gets better! Can't wait for book 4 to come out later this year! "
— Sherri, 8/13/2013" Whoop, whoop! Listen this is a story to like so easily. The way that Laurel gets to show her feelings to Del after her inward fight is grin worthy. Plus she is baking cake. Come on cake and romance = charming read. "
— Marren, 7/21/2013" Good Nora read. Fun, quick and leaves you feeling good. "
— Mandi, 7/15/2013" Not quite as good as the first two books in the quartet, but still well worth the read. I'm really looking forward to book four. "
— Sylvia, 12/15/2012" Basic Nora Roberts love story. "
— Jennifer, 12/8/2012" Loved this one too. Was waiting for Dell's story with baited breath from the moment he landed on the page in the first of Nora's Bride Quartet series. Just my kind of hero. "
— Ally, 8/5/2012" The whole idea of the business and the business names and how they function together is brilliant. The first 2 books in the quartet were very good. This one was not as good as the first two. I'm hoping book 4 will be good. "
— Jodye, 7/3/2012" didn't enjoy this one as much as the first two in the series, but i think i just didn't love the main character, Laurel as much as I did Max & Emma. Really, really looking forward to Parker's story in book 4. "
— Lindsay, 6/6/2012" I think this may have been my favourite so far, I'm currently read number 4. "
— Rebecca, 3/15/2012" Loved Loved Loved this book. Just as good as the first two. I cant wait to get my hands on the 4th book. "
— Dana, 10/16/2011" It was pretty good---more details about the wedding industry. "
— Pat, 7/21/2011" Nice novel. Love it :) "
— Samah, 6/2/2011" Everybody should read this series. *Sighs* "
— Shannon, 5/18/2011" Pleasant read, a bit obvious perhaps, but a good read for a snowy Sunday afternoon (yes, I know it's May, but we live in the mountains.) Rest of the quartet to follow (let me guess, one book per woman in the Vows business?) "
— penelopewanders, 5/15/2011" I loved this quartet of Nora's. I loved the romance of it and I loved how the friends relationship worked. They were friends since school and were able to create a business and career out of something they all loved to do. "
— Karen, 5/6/2011" Liked the first one, but the rest in the series were predicable. "
— Lee, 5/5/2011" I liked it. I guess I'll warm up more to it when I read more of the series. "
— Adriane, 5/3/2011" Loved this series, it is more flufff but they are really fun. "
— Danielle, 4/28/2011" not as good as her previous series... "
— Aryzah, 4/26/2011Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than two hundred novels. She is also the author of a bestselling futuristic suspense series written under the pen name J. D. Robb, her other pseudonyms being Jill March and Sarah Hardesty. She was the first author inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. There are more than 400 million copies of her books in print.
Angela Dawe is an actor, writer, and audiobook narrator based in the Midwest. Her work as an actor has included roles in theater, film, and television, as well as improv and sketch comedy with such theaters as Second City and the Annoyance. In the literary world, Angela has received multiple awards and nominations for her work as an audiobook narrator, and is a published fiction author herself. She holds a BA in philosophy, so if the writing/performing work dries up, she has something to fall back on.