Bed of Roses: Book Two in the Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts

                Emma is the subject of the second installment of the Bride Quartet.  She runs the floral department of Vows and is the most romantic of the four women.  Much of this has to do with the incredible way her parents were brought together and how they still show their love for each other today.  Emma grew up watching this love and dreams of one day having it herself.
                That one day takes Emma by surprise when her long time friend, Jack, suddenly shows an interest.  It does not take long for Emma to fall in love, but she is not sure Jack will ever feel the same way.  What makes the situation worse is Jack is friends with all the women of Vows and best friends with Del, biological and honorary brother of the Vows women.  If things do not work out, if Jack cannot love Emma as she needs, what will happen to the dynamic of the group?  Can the friendships be sustained?
                I will be honest; this is probably my least favorite of the four.  Part of it may be because this comes off of the book about Mac and Carter which I absolutely adored.  I am just not as attached to Emma and Jack.  The book, however, was still good, and should be read.  Along with the story about Emma and Jack, there is a lot of set up for the next two books.  Plus the reader gets to see how the relationship between Mac and Carter is progressing.  Despite the lessened interest in this book, I read it quickly and with great enthusiasm.  I look forward to the good things to come.

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