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Vision in White (The Bride Quartet, Book 1) Paperback – Deckle Edge, April 28, 2009

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents her first trade original—a novel of love, friendship, and family—in this beautiful french flap edition of Book One in the Bride Quartet.

Wedding photographer Mackensie "Mac" Elliot is most at home behind the camera, but her focus is shattered moments before an important wedding rehearsal when she bumps into the bride-to-be's brother...an encounter that has them both seeing stars.

A stable, safe English teacher, Carter Maguire is definitely not Mac's type. But a casual fling might be just what she needs to take her mind off bridezillas. Of course, casual flings can turn into something more when you least expect it. And Mac will have to turn to her three best friends—and business partners—to see her way to her own happy ending.


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The frighteningly prolific Roberts (see also Black Hills, reviewed on page 42) kicks off a frothy series about four friends who form an all-inclusive wedding service called Vows. Mackensie Mac Elliot loves capturing happy and playful moments with her camera, but her own life is all about work—until she meets English teacher Carter Maguire. He's escorting his bride-to-be sister to a meeting with the Vows team and recognizes Mac as the girl he crushed out on in high school. Funny sparks fly: he's a geeky guy who quotes Shakespeare, she's a trendy workaholic who loves shoes. He's crazy about her, which makes him verbally clumsy and, to Mac, charming, though she's saddled with a needy mother, an absent father and difficulties with both that make falling in love complicated. Roberts pulls off a nice switch in making the woman afraid of saying I do, and her gentle humor and likable cast will immediately endear this series to readers. (May)
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Two out of three isn’t bad, right? Mackensie “Mac” Elliot had the perfect job and the best friends in the world, Emma, Laurel, and Parker. Together, the four were Vows, Connecticut’s hottest wedding-planning company. So what if Mac hadn’t found her own Mr. Right yet. Then Mac literally bumps into shy, scholarly, yet surprisingly sexy Carter Maguire when he turns up for his sister’s wedding-planning meeting, and Mac quickly discovers exactly what is missing from her up-until-now satisfactory life. After blending paranormal and fantasy elements in her last four romance trilogies, consistently engaging Roberts returns to basics and her literary roots. The result is a thoroughly charming contemporary romance that neatly showcases this reigning romance author’s flair for sharp, clever writing and realistically complicated characters in a compelling celebration of the power of friendship and love. --John Charles

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; roughcut edition (April 28, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 343 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0425227510
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425227510
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.48 x 0.86 x 8.22 inches
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Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Shelter in Place, Year One, Come Sundown, and many more. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than five hundred million copies of her books in print.

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it easy to read. They enjoyed the romance, describing it as compelling and predictable. Readers enjoyed the characters and how they interacted with each other. The storyline was believable and simple, with interesting friendships. Overall, customers found the book lovely and cute.

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262 customers mention "Readability"246 positive16 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the story engaging and hooked them within 10 pages. The characters are well-developed and believable. Readers describe the book as a delightful start to the series that leaves them happy.

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"...Quick guide: Storyline - Easy to follow Characters - Fairly well developed, but look forward to more development in future titles in the..." Read more

"Delicious delightful story . Fear , hope, love intertwining in humans as we do. Wrapped around me like a warmed blanket. Ahhh." Read more

88 customers mention "Enjoyment"88 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it lighthearted, heartwarming, and a page-turner. It's fun to watch the relationship blossom between Mackensie and Carter. Readers describe it as satisfying and a good escape from today's hectic life. The book has drama, humor, excitement, and love, making it worth the journey.

"...Predictable romance stories? Absolutely. Satisfying - yes indeed." Read more

"This series has shown me to trust my friends. Really enjoy reading and sharing." Read more

"...They have a very satisfying HEA. I enjoyed this so much I immediately read the three remaining books." Read more

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77 customers mention "Romance"74 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's romance. They find it compelling, with love, quarrels, making up, and sex. The romance is described as typical, fun, and easy to read. Readers appreciate the emotional connection and wedding horror stories.

"...The writing in this book seems to be typical for romance novels. The storyline is fairly easy to follow...." Read more

"...Her characters are not always nice, but I like them that way. It makes them real. Everyone has a bad day and acts cranky now and then...." Read more

"...Predictable romance stories? Absolutely. Satisfying - yes indeed." Read more

"...Ms. Roberts has made an extremely appealing, sweet, and yes, awkward hero, a high school English teacher who has a passion for his students, is a..." Read more

73 customers mention "Storyline"54 positive19 negative

Customers find the storyline believable and engaging. They appreciate the simple yet sweet premise and the author's skill in creating interesting friendships. The sex scenes are described as necessary to the plot and well-thought-out. Overall, readers enjoy the twisting plot and the dynamic between the characters.

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"...The premise is simple but sweet: Four childhood friends - Parker Brown, Mackensie Elliot, Emmaline Grant, and Laurel McBane - have grown up to run a..." Read more

"...was not to "attend" the wedding so the ending was kind of a letdown when the book just ended after all the buildup but I do plan to read the..." Read more

72 customers mention "Character development"67 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the characters and how they relate to each other. They appreciate the author's psychological insights and sarcastic humor. The main characters' family conflicts are well-written, and the setting is wonderful to imagine. The hero is appealing, sweet, and awkward. They work well together and each woman has a distinct personality. The book is described as an excellent example of Nora Roberts' skill in developing characters and plot.

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32 customers mention "Appeal"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming and cute. They appreciate the writing style and beautiful pictures. The main character is described as a geeky, kind man who is awkward in a cute way.

"...Romance/Sex scenes - Only a couple of these, but nothing overly graphic Audience - High school and up" Read more

"...Ms. Roberts has made an extremely appealing, sweet, and yes, awkward hero, a high school English teacher who has a passion for his students, is a..." Read more

"...is the one he should be getting advice from but they make an adorable couple. They have a very satisfying HEA...." Read more

"...He's definitely adorable, and admirable...." Read more

29 customers mention "Friendship"29 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the friendships and romance in the book. They appreciate the closeness of the girls from childhood to young women. The men are also friends and blend well together, with a sense of loyalty to one another.

"...I loved the relationship between all four friends involved in Vows. They bickered with each other and disagreed...." Read more

"This series has shown me to trust my friends. Really enjoy reading and sharing." Read more

"...They are two entirely different in many ways but the attraction is mutual...." Read more

"Delicious delightful story . Fear , hope, love intertwining in humans as we do. Wrapped around me like a warmed blanket. Ahhh." Read more

24 customers mention "Bride series"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book series about brides. They find the start of the series engaging and believable. The plot is touching, and the weddings are well-planned. Readers appreciate the helpful wedding planning information and the introduction to the four women characters in this romantic saga.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
    I thoroughly enjoyed this series of books. The characters are likeable and more fully developed over the course of the series. I enjoyed the setting of the Wedding business.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
    Ms Roberts’ talent shines through. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Very happy the series has 4 books - looking forward to reading about each friend’s journey!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014
    I will begin by saying this is the first Nora Roberts book I have ever read. I picked up this book on a recommendation from a friend. I had been looking for a new "something" to read, and just couldn't find it, so I thought I would give this series a go. I am glad I did.

    The premise is four childhood friends who start out life "playing wedding" and eventually grow up to run their own wedding business. Each handles a different aspect of the business and together they are the "go-to" wedding planners in their area. Parker is the organizational brains, Laurel does cakes and desserts, Emma does all the flower arranging and garden planning, and Mackensie is the photographer. Each book in this series highlights a different one of the partners and the development of their own HEA. Vision in White is the first book and features Mackensie in the lead role.

    I enjoyed the book, and am currently working my way through the rest of the series, but as I was reading this book, I felt like I was constantly waiting for something to happen. Usually in romance novels, there is some sort of tragic or catastrophic conflict between the couple before they finally resolve their issues and move on to their HEA. It took me a good while to realize that the "conflict", as presented in this book, was the only one that was going to happen. It is almost impossible to write a review of a romance novel without "spoilers" (as everyone knows everything will work out in the end), but in this book, the major conflict is not between our couple, but between Mac and her "piece-of-work" mother. Without giving too much away, much of the book is focused on the evolution of Mac , rather than the relationship between Mac and Carter. Mac's relationship with her mother is dysfunctional and the fallout from that relationship affects all of Mac's other personal relationships, including those with her closest friends. Everyone knows someone who is or has been in an unhealthy relationship, so it was easy to identify with Mac, but all the other characters in the book are so supportive of her that this one specific aspect does not seem to be the great stumbling block that the romance novel formula generally includes, hence my feeling of waiting for something to happen.

    The writing in this book seems to be typical for romance novels. The storyline is fairly easy to follow. As I am already reading the next book, there are several larger story-arc elements that I have found carried over, so I look forward to seeing the larger picture. On that note, however, it was very easy to predict the love interest of the next business partner in the next book. I look forward to completing this series.

    Quick guide:
    Storyline - Easy to follow
    Characters - Fairly well developed, but look forward to more development in future titles in the series
    Romance/Sex scenes - Only a couple of these, but nothing overly graphic
    Audience - High school and up
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024
    Nora Roberts does it again. This book tells the story of four best friends open a wedding venue called Vows. These 4 women have been friend since grade school and are currently in their late twenties. They work well together and each woman has a distinct personality. The storyline focuses on the photographer of the group and her first serious relationship with a very special teacher. I don’t want to say any more and spoil the story. I look forward to reading the next book in this series of four stories!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
    This was typical Nora Roberts characters but as always in a situation you can NOT put down!
    I usually go for Historical Romance because the language is "softer" but for Nora, I will make exceptions.
    These two main characters both help each other to overcome some mental damage left by 1. Her mother/family in childhood) and him (by former lover).
    I love the wedding business they are in and look forward (IF the publisher doesn't hike the price too high) to reading the other friend's stories!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2010
    I am big fan of Nora Robert's writing style. Even when I don't love her books I still enjoy them. It was more a case of enjoyment rather than love with this book.

    One of my favorite things about Nora Robert's writing is her skill in creating interesting, believable friendships with the characters. I tend to stay away from contemporary books because I always feel like I'm reading about the Twilight Zone. No one seems to cuss, people seem to be naive to the point of stupid or just way too Pollyanna. Who are these people and what world are they living in??? I don't need to relate, but I have to be able to believe. I never find that problem with Nora Roberts. Her characters are not always nice, but I like them that way. It makes them real. Everyone has a bad day and acts cranky now and then.

    I loved the relationship between all four friends involved in Vows. They bickered with each other and disagreed. Mac had some moments where she knew she acted horribly and had to apologize to her friends. Truthfully though, that's how real friends are. The interactions between Carter and his friends were just as hilarious though. I loved when Mac found the list that Carter's friend had made for him. It was adorable. I love reading little moments like that.

    Now... on to what didn't work for me. Well, the relationship between Carter and Mac was pretty flat for me. I don't feel like I got a good enough picture of why/when they fell in love. I totally got that they liked each other, but I never really felt it cross over to love. That kind of thing is so subjective for the reader though.

    Mac grated on my nerves a lot. I thought she needed to grow up and get a reality check. It was really hard for me to read her caving into her mom and feeling like crap about it. It drove me insane. That's not to say that I didn't find it authentic though. I have a friend just like Mac. Watching her act like that drives me insane too.

    I felt like the ending was really abrupt. All of a sudden Mac has an epiphany and boom it's over. It just felt wrong.

    One thing that I did like though... Obviously I know who the female leads of the next books will be. However, I like how the male leads weren't thrown in your face. I had my suspicions about who would pair with who (which I confirmed when I read the next book) but it wasn't blatant sequel baiting.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
    OK I admit it I had a rough week And now I am relaxing for this long weekend And I've now read all 3 books truthfully not in order But I get it I get it I get it in love how they play in weddings how they have parents that upset them It's all part of life
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
    Great introduction to the women in this fairytale type romantic saga. Predictable romance stories? Absolutely. Satisfying - yes indeed.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Subtle romance.....Fell in love with the quadrets
    Reviewed in India on January 17, 2019
    .......must read. Reading the next book ,.....Hoping for the same as this book.
    The books are very engaging can't sleep till you finish.......
  • Helennnlouise18
    5.0 out of 5 stars Never fails!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2018
    Vision in White is the first book in the Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts that follows four friends – Mac, Laurel, Emmaline and Parker – finding romance while they work at their own wedding planning business “Vows”.

    This first story focuses on Mackensie Elliot, the photographer, and how she has to overcome her rough childhood which has left her afraid of commitment when Carter Maguire enters the scene. Back in High School, Carter was a nerd with a huge crush on Mac but was never brave enough to tell her but now several years later he finally gets a chance to kiss, date and fall in love with his high school crush for real. Mac, however, doesn't know if she's prepared for the battle of emotions that he stirs inside of her.

    Nora Roberts can always sell her characters to you. The friendship between the four girls is lifelike, down-to-earth and downright believable as is the fear that Mac feels when she senses Carter means more to her than she could ever imagine. With writing that grips you from the beginning, Roberts has created another book – and series – that is going to leave you with that giddy feeling and believing in romance.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic and chic
    Reviewed in Australia on August 3, 2019
    A beautiful story on how to overcome life's past history and learning to realise your life can change. Friendships and support are an integral part of the lives of these 4 women.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars 表紙買い
    Reviewed in Japan on July 25, 2017
    表紙がかわいすぎて購入しました。話はまあ普通かなと思います。
  • Susan Butterworth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Friendship
    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2013
    I absolutely loved this book!! I didn't want it to end...the four girls sounded like such good friends and they were, from the days of imagination, into adulthood sharing their gifts in a business together and I was wishing that I was part of their group.