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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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  • Paperback: 343 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley Trade; roughcut edition (April 28, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425227510
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425227510
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.6 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews)
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Typical Nora, September 4, 2009
Childhood friends, Emma, Laurel, Parker, and Mackensie operate a wedding planner company named Vows. Each has their own specialty: one creates beautiful wedding cakes, one arranges floral arrangements, one handles the books, and one is a photographer. Together they are able to unite people on their most joyous occasions. The first character we learn about is Mackensie. Mackensie is a renowned photographer and her works have been featured in some of the top magazines. Despite being an integral part of the wedding business, Mackensie, doesn't pursue a husband and doesn't see herself ever getting married. This lack of interest might be due, in part, to her mother, Linda. Linda has had numerous marriages and uses her daughter as a shoulder when things go wrong. All that changes with a chance meeting with Carter. Carter is the brother of a soon to be bride. Nora Roberts is a master at developing characters and it should be no surprise that Vision in White, follows the same formula. Her ability to blend emotions with the background settings is another of her amazing talents. The wedding business, Vows, almost feels like an additional character and the struggles each of the friends endure make this a novel not to be missed. It is fun, engaging, and flows like a gentle river.....I would also highly recommend JoAnna Wylde's novel: Price of Freedom --Price of Freedom my fav so far.
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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Vision in White has a reminiscient feel in a good way., May 25, 2009
By Tina E. Arnold "Tina Arnold" (Johnson City, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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Fans of Nora Roberts over time discovery certain formulas to the writing. This is not necessarily a bad thing. I mean we are all after a HEA or we would pick up another type of book. What I absolutely loved about this book is what one reviewer disliked. It takes us back to her earlier romance trilogies formula like the Dream Trilogy. Empowered, tight knit friends who support each other like family and who have drive and ambition in their careers and an immense sense of loyalty to one another. So what if there is the lawyer older brother that is most likely going to end up with one of his sisters friends in the end. And again so what if said sister pops Tums like another character out of the Dream Trilogy; that foreshadows she may not be as smooth and together as she appears. I was not sure if I could just enjoy a romantic novel anymore (without all of the complex eccentricities of the paranormal genre or the suspense and intrigue that so many romance novels have now--where the heroine is always in danger or a mystery to be solved). I literally found myself welling up with tears at some of the more poignant moments in this book. It touched me. It also left me very happy and dare I say hopeful. I am glad that Nora is revisiting this particular formula. I am surprised that the ratings are so all over the place. I am looking forward to books# 2, 3 and 4. This is a quartet after all not a trilogy. If you liked some of her earlier work, I think you will enjoy this as well.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A vision that doesn't gel, May 25, 2009
By Deborah Verlen "dmverlen" (Park Ridge, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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Like many long time Nora Roberts fans I really really wanted to love this book. Didn't happen.

The premise is an interesting one. Four friends live together in a large mansion that houses their business Vows which is a wedding planning company. Each friend serves a vital function in the company. In the first book Mackensie (Mac)the photographer is introduced. She falls for a nerdy professor who is the brother of one of the brides.
The book falls way short in almost all areas--romance, originality, plot and characters.

The characters were not that interesting nor was the plot. No tension, no reason to want to keep reading to see what was going to happen to Mac and Parker.

Lately it seems as though Ms. Roberts recycles her trilogy characters. There seems to be a strong one, artistic one, organized one, nerdy one etc. If you compare Vision in White to The Calhouns: Lilah and Professor Quartermain or the Three Sisters--Ripley and Mac or Black Rose--Rosalind and Mitch; these were books with a nerdy type male paired with a strong female (or a floaty one in Lilah's case). You cared about what happened to the couples because the plot was interesting, the characters were well fleshed out and there was a chemistry between them which satisfied the romantic component. In Vision in White, Mac and Parker never seem to gel so you don't really care if they fall in love.

I think Vision in White had great potential; unfortunately it fell short of the expectation of a good romantic read. I was also bothered by Ms. Roberts using some of her favorite phrases over and over. Love is like "A punch to the belly" (paraphrased) is one of her favorite ones. It might be time for her to reread her last 15 books or so and freshen up some of the language or phrases she uses over and over since many of her readers revisit her books over and over!

Inspite of this lukewarm review, I'm still looking forward to the other three books in the quartet. Basically I'm hoping Nora starts weaving some of her old magic with romance and character depth in the next three.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Vision in White
Another good series by Nora Roberts, romantic, dreamy, possible. Looking forward to reading the next three.
Published 10 days ago by Elena R. Zorola

4.0 out of 5 stars sweet and back to basics
I thought this book was a sweet, simple romance with a really sweet guy as the hero of the novel and a nice friendship going between the four girlfriends. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Maha Bali

3.0 out of 5 stars Love Nora Roberts but...
I love Nora Roberts. I haven't read her books in awhile and while searching my kindle, I found this book. I have to say for me, it was a bit of a let down. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars my first Nora Roberts book, but definitely not my last!
This was the first book by Nora Roberts I've read and I have to say that I will probably read more by her. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Kaybee

4.0 out of 5 stars A comfortable and humorous contemporary ramonce
Vision in White was a very pleasant change for me. I have been reading and reviewing a number of novels recently that are filled with stressful situations, violent murders, and... Read more
Published 23 days ago by David N. Parker

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Nora!
Mackensie `Mac' Elliott is living her dream. She is part owner of a thriving business (Vows, premier wedding planners), has a nice place to live (they all live on the same... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Michelle L. Beck

3.0 out of 5 stars Vision in White
Mackensie Elliot received her first camera at the young age of eight, and although everyone thought she was too young to have such a nice piece of equipment, she knew she was... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Kelly

3.0 out of 5 stars Seems to lack Pizzazz.
Well,story is okay I guess but only fleshed out character IMO is Carter, his friend Bob is one-dimensional and irritating; the rest of the cast of characters as it were seem to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nana Pam & furkids

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Gentle, "Fluff"
Typical, predictable Nora Roberts romance. I enjoyed reading this book and will also read the future books in the series. Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Allen

5.0 out of 5 stars Vision in White - Book 1
This was such a great book that I've got my brand new daughter in law it for an 'after wedding' gift, can hardly wait for the next three...
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