Emma Grant has been spoiled. Brought up by parents who adored her and weren't embarrassed to show their love for each other gave Emma the goal to find the same kind of love. Hopelessly romantic she dreamed of how the love of her life would come to her and dance with her in her garden. It was the perfect place for love and she was not going to accept anything less. No settling for second best for Emma so when she started spending more and more time with Jack Cooke, who for so many years was considered almost family, her friends were there to support her but at the same time ready to catch her when the commitment phobic Jack let her down. And they were pretty certain it was just a matter of time. Emma didn't sit around waiting for love her life and career were just cram packed with it. Emma was part of a quartet of lifelong friends who built a remarkable business called Vows. Vows put on every bride and grooms dream of their wedding. Each of the four partners had specific talents and fulfilled a unique requirement for a successful wedding. Emma's special task was anything floral. Working up magnificent bouquets and arrangement seems tailor made for a romantic and working day in and day out with couples in love has only made Emma more determined. But although Jack is clearly devoted to Emma and the relationship they currently enjoy he perhaps subconsciously has kept Emma from encroaching his space. And it is just a matter of time until she realizes Jack may never be the one.

If you have a daughter you will find yourself smiling and/or tearing up. It's impossible to choose a favorite part of this book or for that matter a favorite person. As you journey through the current wedding adventure you view the wedding through the eyes of these four best friends. As individuals they are women you would love to have as a friend - as a group they are a force to reckon with on any level. Weddings should be magical and special - Nora Roberts keeps that illusion alive and well in the quartet of books revolving around Vows.

At first I thought how sappy -- a series of books about around a quartet of best friends for life. Then I became so involved with these young women that I actually felt my eyes well up with tears as one of them tried on a wedding dress. I am instantly brought into the story -- kind of an extended character -- and realized the genius of Nora Roberts once again. This is the second of the series. I can't wait for number three. If you are planning a wedding be sure to take notes.