La Danse

Four Weddings and a Fiasco #2

by Lucy Kevin, Bella Andre, Constance de Mascureau (Translation)

Lucy Kevin est le "tendre" pseudonyme de Bella Andre, l'auteur de best-sellers d'apres New York Times et USA Today (qui a ecrit la serie a succes #1 a propos des Sullivans). Les livres de Lucy Kevin sont amusants, seduisants et romantiques --sans les scenes torrides. L'equipe du Rose Chalet, l'une des salles de mariage les plus cotees de San Francisco, s'est toujours pliee en quatre pour exaucer les desirs de leurs clients. C'est maintenant leur tour de concretiser leurs reves... Phoebe, la fleuriste du Rose Chalet, sait mieux que quiconque que rien n'est eternel: ni ses compositions florales, ni les mariages qu'elle aide a organiser, a commencer par celui de ses parents qui a fini par un divorce douloureux. Convaincue que toute relation n'entraine que des complications, elle a toujours vecu dans le moment present, sans chercher a s'attacher a qui que ce soit... Prendre des risques est ce qu'a toujours fait Patrick: ne voulant pas devenir paysagiste, il a fui l'entreprise familiale pour poursuivre ses etudes et devenir un architecte reconnu. De passage en Californie pour suivre la construction d'une nouvelle maison, il comprend, des la minute ou il l'a tient dans ses bras, qu'il a rencontre l'ame s ur en la personne de Phoebe, cette fleuriste intrepide, seduisante, et intelligente. Mais Phoebe risquera-t-elle son c ur dans ce qui pourrait bien etre la plus fragile et la plus precieuse des rencontres ? Surtout quand il lui a suffi d'une danse avec Patrick Knight pour remettre en cause ses idees bien arretees sur l'amour... Ce titre de la serie Quatre mariages et un fiasco, de l'auteur a succes Lucy Kevin, ravira les fans de Nora Roberts, Debbie Macomber ou Jill Shalvis. Plus de 750 000 exemplaires ont ete vendus a ce jour de cette exquise serie sur l'art de tomber amoureux et de trouver l'ame s ur. Quatre mariages et un fiasco Le Cadeau (Quatre mariages et un fiasco - 1) La Danse (Quatre mariages et un fiasco - 2) La Chanson (Quatre mariages et un fiasco - 3) La Robe (Quatre mariages et un fiasco - 4) Le Baiser (Quatre mariages et un fiasco - 5) Biographie de l'auteur: Des la parution de son premier roman Seattle Girl, Lucy Kevin s'est retrouvee sur les listes de best-sellers du New York Times et de USA Today. Ses deux romances contemporaines suivantes, Sparks Fly et Falling Fast, sont egalement apparues sur les listes de best-sellers de la plupart des librairies numeriques. La serie Quatre mariages et un fiasco s'est trouvee a la 11e place du classement du New York Times et Lucy en a vendu plus de 750 000 exemplaires a ce jour. Selon le Washington Post, Lucy Kevin fait partie des plus grands auteurs americains . Lorsqu'elle n'est pas occupee a ecrire, elle adore nager, randonner ou passer du temps avec son mari et ses deux enfants. J'ai adore ce livre qui m'a rappele la serie de Nora Roberts. J'ai hate de lire le suivant sur la rencontre de Phoebe avec l'ame s ur. Le Rose Chalet est le lieu ideal pour reunir des gens que tout semble opposer. - Ashleigh a propos du Cadeau. Un veritable page turner pour les lectrices de romance. J'ai devore ce livre jusque tard dans la nuit. Vivement la suite. - Fay, a propos du Cadeau. A lire absolument ! Lucy Kevin a encore frappe ! Elle a l'air de ferrer le lecteur des les premieres pages. On ne peut plus poser le livre tant qu'on ne l'a pas fini. Lucy Kevin est un auteur de talent qui vaut le detour. Si vous n'avez jamais lu aucun de ses livres, il n'est pas trop tard. Vous ne le regretterez pas. TM, a propos de La Danse."

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Fiction, Chick Lit, Amazon, Novella

158 pages, Paperback

First published February 27, 2012

Reviews

[Ellen White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phoebe liked dancing with Patrick, and would like more. The enviable breakup she could do without, motto enjoy living without having anyone special. Patrick, a dance, she was perfect, now how to convince her.
Cute enjoyable story

[Isabelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good light read, but way too short for my liking. I would expect the time frame to be bigger. BIG SPOILER AHEAD. Who falls completely head over heels in barely 2 weeks to the point that they feel like they need to go to extremes with a sense of urgency that's not really there? Nobody would have died if Phoebe would have waited a couple of hours before sending the flower and Patrick wouldn't have needed to take another flight, especially with the prices nowadays. I would have liked to know how they work through the long distance and frequent business trips. And what is it with the men of this series running away from the problem? They fight to be with their "love" and at the first sign of complication, they are ready to fly halfway around the world.. (referring to Andrew in the wedding gift who was ready to move to Paris, and Patrick.)

Basically it was okay but I was disappointed with the ending and the whole complication seemed more like a bump in the road than a deal breaker. I might recommend this book but I would warn that person not to expect too much from it and not to try to make sense of it, and just really enjoy it without asking herself/himself too many questions.

[HippieWitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phoebe Davis, the Rose Chalet's florist, knows nothing is permanent -not the floral arrangements she creates, not the weddings she helps produce, and certainly not her parents' marriage which ended in a bitter divorce. Certain that all relationships come with strings attached, she has always worked to live for the moment and not to have any ties...ever.

Risking big is how Patrick left the family landscaping business, was the first Knight to graduate college, and become an in demand architect. In California for a short while to work on a new home, from the very first moment he holds Phoebe in his arms, he knows he's found his perfect match in the adventurous, alluring and intelligent florist.

But will Phoebe dare let herself risk her heart on the most fragile and precious bloom of all? Especially when one dance with Patrick Knight is all it takes for her to start rethinking everything she's ever believed to be true about love...

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute easy read, I enjoyed it much more than the first one in the series.

[Rainelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wedding Dance, by Lucy Kevin is a sweet beautiful book. It’s wonderfully written. I was instantly swept away by the blossoming romance between Patrick and Phoebe. Lucy, candidly touched on the heart warming topics that are involved when two people come together to jump on that emotional roller coaster called love. I recommend this book. I voluntary reviewed this ARC after receiving a free gifted copy.

[Jen_C · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars.

[Burçak Sultan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bu da sevimli bir hikayeydi.
Aşka inanmayan güzel çiçekçimiz Phoebe'nin Patrick ile yakınlaşmasını anlatıyordu.
"Rose'un Köşkü"n de çalışan kişilerin tek tek aşkı bulduğu sevimli bir seri. Ben şimdiden patron Rose ve onun çalışanı RJ'nin ilişkisinin anlatılacağı serinin son kitabını merak ediyorum.. Hala çevrilmemiş inşallah en kısa sürede çevrilir de okuruz. Rose başkasıyla evlenmek üzere olduğu ve patron-işçi ilişkisinden dolayı o kitaptaki olayların daha güzel olacağını düşünüyorum :D

[Mary McFarlane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lot cuter than the first book, but the first book was pretty cute. I loved all the little dates that they would do together. I also do like that we are getting to see more of the other people that other books will be based on. I really can't wait for RJ and Rose's book and I kinda wish Julie and Andrew would have made a cameo, maybe in the other books.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute fun series I would recommend if you're looking for a quick read they are very very short box compared to what I listen to but they have a good storyline so far

[Jamoz23 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not sure why Phoebe was so reluctant, just didn’t get the vibe for her reasoning.
Loved Patrick, he knew from the first moment he met her.
But everything happens in two weeks, which is a bit unbelievable with Phoebes attitude and thinking.
Weird having the Marge situation. Her wanting everything exactly the same for all three of her weddings.
Obviously doesn’t believe in bad luck. Wearing the same dress, having the same flowers, just yuk. Rinse and repeat until you get it right I suppose. Hope she had prenups with them all.
Read in the box set.

[Jennifer C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet easy read about a wedding venue florist who didn't believe in love but one man believed enough for both of them.

Quick easy read, sweet romance, I guess I am becoming a cynic when it comes to romance - sort of like the heroine of this story - I don't see how it can happen this fast. Perhaps one day I will find my Patrick to prove otherwise.

[Stephenee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was a little let down by this one. The author seemed like she rushed the story and it made some of the scenes feel like they all blended together. The characters were fun, we briefly met Paige in the previous book, but overall it just wasn't the same feel as book 1. I will read book 3 for sure, but wanted more from this one. It was much shorter than I had hoped.

[Sue Lauzon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect book for the person looking for a quick read light hearted romance without the descriptive sex scenes. More of the next door kind of girl romance. Looking forward to the next one in the series.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The meaning of flowers

Phoebe is to The florist extraordinaire at the Rose Chalet. She is very afraid of falling in love because of fear of them walking away. Patrick is RJ's brother and danced with Phoebe at a wedding and fell for her but she doesn't know what to do.

[Ireland · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've read all five books in the series, and they all get the same review. Mix together a stupid woman, a perfect man, and never figuring out why he falls for her. These are short and sweet, read one or watch a Hallmark movie, same time, same story.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

The very cynical Phoebe is attracted to Patrick who wants more then a quick fling. Rose is annoying at times with her insistence that love doesn’t last. Patrick doesn’t agree and that causes some major bumps. This is a slow sweet build on a happily ever after romance.

[Sassafrass · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a bit too insta-love for me! Way too rushed to the HEA on this one. Definitely wanted a bit more of a developed relationship. But I like the setting, the main and secondary characters, and the idea of the story.

[Brenda Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed it, easy read.

[Jean Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really quick fun read! Wished it was a bit longer!

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this short but oh so sweet book. I can't wait to read the next in the series, it sounds like it's going to be just as good.

[Mary Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical love story.

[Elaine Watters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice Story

Was told in nice way without profanity The team @ Rose's are great. Surprise end. Recommend reading preteen to anyone😃

[Jemi Fraser]

Another fun story with good characters!

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A florist and an architect romance.
Follows on from book 1.

[minda2galangatt.net · Rating 5 out of 5]

i like how Patrick and Phoebe's love story evolved

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sweet contemporary romance read using likable characters with a unique backdrop to offset Phoebe and Patrick’s story.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute!

[Dorothea Müller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phoebe Davis, Floristin im Rose Chalet, glaubt nicht mehr an die große Liebe. Als sie bei einer Hochzeit mit Patrick einen Tanz fühlt sie sich wie in einem Märchen. Doch sie weiß der Beziehungen immer an Bedingungen geknüpften sind. und lebt ihr Leben. Patrick ist der ersten von seiner Familie der einen Collegeabschluss gemacht hat und kein Gärtner geworden ist. Als er Phoebe in den Armen hält, ist er verliebt.

Ich fand Band 1 schon total romantisch und süß. Auch in Band 2 ist total romantisch, gefühlvoll und einfach nur süß. Teilweise war es sehr romantisch, die Dates haben es in sich und ich hoffe mal auch ein ähnliches Dates so erleben zu dürfen. Deshalb hat mir das Band so gut gefallen. Auch Phoebe scheint genau der Charakter wieder zu spiegeln, wie sich die Frau heute fühlt. Denn die Männer verlieren ihre Fantasie oder sie übertreiben maßlos. Die Beziehung zwischen den Geschlechtern ist nicht mehr das gleiche und nicht so einfach. Deshalb lese ich solche Bücher gerne, sie lassen mich wieder träumen und hoffen.

[Wendy Kalthoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was part of a set. I liked it much better than the first story. The mother and supportive cast were great additions to the story. It was very hard to understand the complicated relationship between the mother and daughter. The brother Patrick had a lot more patience than I would. My favorite scene was the probably when all 3 of them were working in the garden. My other favorite scene is when Phoebe starrts hunting for a particular flower, and realizes why she had wanted to be a wedding florist. Can't wait for rose's story. It was a summer beach, enjoyable read. I enjoyed the paperback version of this book. After reading this story, and the wedding dance I can state these are my two favorite books by kevin lucy.

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I love it when three women and three men so unlike one another come together. Have to say Lucy Kevin made me a believer in romance from these two gorgeous men. My favorite of the whole anthology have to say will be The Wedding Gift. I loved that Andrew may seem cocky at first but when it comes to his woman he is a whole different man. Lucy Kevin definitely has a winner in this book and can’t wait for her other stories.