Let’s Review- Vision in White
by on January 6th, 2010
filed under Book Review
I know what you’re thinking.
How difficult… reviewing a Nora Roberts book. It’s like recommending a dehydrated person drink water or telling someone who’s interested in breathing to gulp air.
But if you want a good romantic story? You want Nora. You want characters who are funny, relateable and can kick ass? Nora again. You want a hero who’s sexy, singularly focused (on the heroine), and smart? Nora’s your gal. You want a heroine who’s not TSTL (too stupid to live), strong, talented and genuine enough to be your friend in real life? You got it… Nora.
I guess there’s a reason she sells 27 books every minute. She delivers.
She’s returned to her roots with a new straight-up romance series called The Bride Quartet about 4 childhood girlfriends who run a wedding business. Here’s the back cover blurb on book one in the series- Vision in White.
After years of throwing make-believe weddings in the backyard, flowers, photography, desserts, and details are what these women do best: a guaranteed perfect, beautiful day full of memories to last the rest of your life.
With bridal magazine covers to her credit, Mackensie “Mac” Elliot is most at home behind the camera – ready to capture the happy moments she never experienced while growing up. Her father replaced his first family with a second, and now her mother, moving on to yet another man, begs Mac for attention and money. Mac’s foundation is jostled again moments before an important wedding planning meeting when she bumps into the bride-to-be’s brother…an encounter that has them both seeing stars.
Carter Maguire is definitely not her type: he’s stable, and he’s safe. He’s even an English teacher at their high school alma mater. There’s something about him that makes Mac think a casual fling is just what she needs to take her mind off dealing with bride-zillas and screening her mother’s phone calls. But a casual fling can turn into something more when you least expect it. And with the help of her three best friends – and business partners – Mac must learn how to make her own happy memories…
Nerds everywhere should be thanking Ms. Roberts. Her hero, Carter Maguire turns dorky into delish and has had me checking out the Geek Squad… twice. Who knew glasses & tweed coats could be so hot? I give Vision in White two hideous brides maids dresses, one whacked out mother-in-law, a Macarena dance and an open bar (that’s good). This quartet is off to a fine start in life.
Pop on over to my friend Barrie Summy’s blog to check out more wonderful book reviews.
me and nora bff's 4ever
by on August 5th, 2008
filed under Undecided
As promised here is the photo of my new best friend Nora Roberts and I at the Literacy Book Signing. Even though I wanted to rub myself on her, hoping some of her talent and magic would rub off on me, I resisted the urge. Instead I settled for this photo and 2 signed books.
Over the years I have had sightings (Dennis Rodman, Pat Riley, Meg Ryan, Kim Zimmer-Guiding Light, to mention a very few), given directions (Heather Locklear & Richie Sambora), sold product to (Steve Martin’s mom, Robert Schuller, Jim Everett, among others) and even worked for celebrities (Joe Montana) and their families. Usually I pretend I’m not secretly staring at them or try to give any indication that I recognize them. Heaven forbid I should fawn all over them, gushing my undying love for them and their work.
But Nora was different.
I fawned, I openly stared and I gushed my undying love for her work. I totally geek-ed out!
This photo was a highlight of an amazing weekend. I met so many authors both aspiring and published. I made many new friends and I laughed so hard I did the pig snort. Wish you were all there!
Terribly naughty things (another pin I got)
by on July 31st, 2008
filed under Undecided
Well here I am in San Francisco at the Romance Writers National Convention.
I’m having sooo much fun!
One thing I’ve learned is that agents and editors don’t have horns and tails. They’re actually really lovely people if a bit on the shy side. Yes shy. Who knew? I thought writers were painfully bashful recluses, but these industry professionals put us to shame. I have a bit of an advantage being naturally outgoing and years of hairdressing and sales experience with the general public. I think I even scared one poor lady!
The workshops have been really helpful and inspirational. And the free stuff! Oy, the free books, book marks, and pens. I even got a ruler that said, ‘Does your hero measure up?’ Wait till DH sees that!
I bought a romance phrase book for those odd moments when I can’t think of a thing to say (it does happen). My favorite was “It was a bump and grind is as old as mankind.” Every time one of us says it we have to cross our legs to keep from peeing ourselves.
I got a pin to wear that says, ‘Wicked will be my watch word.’ Is that perfect for me or what?
More from SF tomorrow when I may tell you how Nora Roberts is my new best friend (I have the photo to prove it!).
i read your book
by on May 14th, 2008
filed under Undecided
I love books. In fact there is nothing better I love than a new book. Three of my 
favorite authors have new books coming out and I can hardly wait. Nora Robert’s 2nd book in the Sign of Seven Trilogy The Hollow is out now.
Elizabeth Lowell’s Blue Smoke and Murder comes out May 27th.
But the one I am most eager to read is Janet Evanovich’s Fearless Fourteen, the 14th book in the Plum series that doesn’t come out until June 17th. If only she’d write faster! <<sigh>>
What new books are you dying to read?
