hollybell21's review against another edition
5.0
This book focused on Emma, the florist. I didn't really see her and Jack coming together, and they did...and they were so cautious (very similar to how Mac was cautious). I hated how quick Emma was to jump to conclusions & blame Jack for something that he didn't even know he did. I honestly cried though when they made up & got engaged- oh so suddenly.
I will continue to read the series, although I can gather from the hints in this book who the other 2 are going to hook up with...and probably get married to.
I will continue to read the series, although I can gather from the hints in this book who the other 2 are going to hook up with...and probably get married to.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
3.0
Bed of Roses
3 Stars
A straightforward and relaxing contemporary romance with no spectacular twists.
The emotional intensity and involvement in this installment is better than in the first, but the descriptions of Mac's vocation are more interesting as the focus on the flower business in the this is excessive.
3 Stars
A straightforward and relaxing contemporary romance with no spectacular twists.
The emotional intensity and involvement in this installment is better than in the first, but the descriptions of Mac's vocation are more interesting as the focus on the flower business in the this is excessive.
alliereneau's review against another edition
so good!! A great "get away" book. Loved the happy ending and all the drama that got us to that point. Can't wait for the next one in the series!!
anne_11_k's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
brnrdshaw's review against another edition
3.0
2.7 I looked at some of the other reviews but no one seems to have a problem with all the kissing of other people that goes on this series. In the first book, Del kisses Mac on the lips and in this one Emma kissed Carter (Mac's fiancee) twice and some other friends a few times. These are supposed to be just friendly kisses (which is already weird and disturbing). But only people of opposite genders kiss each other. So it's not just friendliness. There were other things like how the girls kept talking about very intimate things about their partners with each other, or how one of them watched the main couple make out and was very into it. There are too many blurred lines.
whaney's review against another edition
5.0
I'm really enjoying this audiobook! My sister-in-law has the book and I told her she'll really enjoy it.
I love the back and forth kidding between the 4 friends! It is such a hoot and the audiobook makes it so enjoyable.
I love the back and forth kidding between the 4 friends! It is such a hoot and the audiobook makes it so enjoyable.
bak8382's review against another edition
5.0
Reading this book made me remember why I love to read romances, and Nora Robert's especially. She always creates independent, strong, and feisty characters with interesting jobs and this book is no exception! This is book #2 in her bride quartet and it features florist Emma and architect Jack. Their attraction is complicated by their friendship of many years and Jack's aversion to commitment. There is never any doubt what the ending will be, but boy is it fun getting there.
Nora Roberts is still the queen of romance in my mind (even though my genre books says she is now more of a romantic suspense writer which I suppose is true), and it's nice to see her getting back to her romance roots. Although I do enjoy her stand alone romantic suspense titles it's always been her trilogies that I've liked the best.
I've been reading outside of my interest areas lately for my reader's advisory class, and it was so nice to read something light and fun for a change. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next one!
Nora Roberts is still the queen of romance in my mind (even though my genre books says she is now more of a romantic suspense writer which I suppose is true), and it's nice to see her getting back to her romance roots. Although I do enjoy her stand alone romantic suspense titles it's always been her trilogies that I've liked the best.
I've been reading outside of my interest areas lately for my reader's advisory class, and it was so nice to read something light and fun for a change. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next one!