Valentine Reads!

Leah Studer anticipates the Valentine’s Day sled ride. She prays Samson Graber will invite her to go. But when a new family moves into the community, Leah discovers the beau of her dreams isn’t quite the man she thought he was. Something is very wrong... Someone else has noticed Leah. Joab Fisher, a young man new to the community, comes to her aid after a frightening accident. If Leah discovers Samson’s secret in time, will the door open for Joab to prove himself the better choice for Leah?
Society belle Sybil Webb is certain she is destined for something better than the social scene of Boston, so she answers a newspaper advert for a Mail Order Bride. Escaping Boston was the easy part of Sybil’s adventure. Her intended groom, Dr. Henry Miller, is not what he appeared to be. Alone, Sybil takes shelter with the Frost family, where she finds herself challenged by – and undeniably drawn to – the Frost’s cousin, Brian Smith, a handsome, forthright man embittered by lost love. Can Sybil solve the mystery of her missing husband-to-be? Is she destined to be a society belle again, the wife of a small-town doctor, or the wife of the captivating cousin on the Frost ranch?
Colin Fischer is in love with Collette Bontrager, but she’s in love with her long-time beau, Ivan Yordy. Ivan hasn’t proposed yet, but Valentine’s Day is approaching, and she has high hopes. When rumors start about Ivan and another woman, Collette is shocked. She remains loyal to Ivan, however, refusing to believe he would do that to her. But as Valentine’s Day grows closer, Collette is filled with doubts. Does she really trust Ivan? And why does Colin Fischer raise goosebumps on her flesh whenever he’s nearby? When the truth is revealed, confusion reigns as Collette struggles to know her own heart.
Private investigator Geneva Pomolo and her partner, Iris Reeves, are busier than ever. An old foe has challenged them to a contest to see which pair of friends can take the most one-day courses at the local community college. When one of their instructors is found poisoned, the two women suddenly have more than classes to worry about. Once again, there is a murderer in sleepy Wrangler’s Hill, and soon a second person has been killed, and a third has gone missing. Braving brutal winter weather, Geneva and Iris interview a veritable rogue’s gallery of eccentric suspects. Soon old sins come to light as Wrangler’s Hill’s most prolific crime-solving duo tackle their most twisted case...
Annie Carter's speech impediment leaves her unable to converse within her social class without stammering and stuttering. When Annie becomes dispirited, her grandmother encourages her to start over as a Mail Order Bride. Adam Benjamin returns from the Civil War, scarred both inside and out. His fiancée runs off with another man. Adam’s mother hates to see her son’s bitterness and how he is rejected when others see his scars. He’s a good man who deserves to be loved by a good woman. Maybe she should order a Mail Order Bride for him. After all, Valentine’s Day is coming. ​
Amateur detective duo Geneva Pomolo and Iris Reeves are looking forward to a Valentine’s Day getaway with friends at Bittersweet Lodge in the foothills of southern Indiana. Both women look forward to a weekend of dance contests, luaus, roasted pigs, and scavenger hunts. Their stay takes a deadly swerve when Horace Weatherspoon—millionaire head of a railroad empire—dies mysteriously in a toboggan accident. As Iris and Geneva investigate, they uncover a trail of secrets leading back more than thirty years and one person will again kill to keep those secrets buried.
Diana Boone is desperate to escape her arranged betrothal to cruel Glenn Anderson, a man twice her age. Her only choice is to move west, hoping for a better life. Oliver Monroe’s heart was shattered when his wife died. Ever since, he’s been determined to feel nothing, throwing himself into his work. His sister, Caddie, wants to find a way to get him back, and as Valentine’s Day approaches, she wonders if a woman from the East might be the answer. But Caddie’s scheme goes horribly wrong, and as Valentine’s Day draws close, it will take a miracle to bring Oliver and Diana together...
Lily Umble writes poetry secretly as her father has forbidden it. Lily's friend asks her to write a Valentine poem for Mark Bechler, whom she secretly likes. Reluctantly, Lily agrees, unwilling to confess her own love for Mark. Lily’s father discovers what she’s doing and destroys her poetry, but the Valentine survives. Lily’s sister intervenes, thinking she’s helping, but things get worse. When Peter Yordy comes on the scene, Lily is both in trouble and confused. How can she live without expressing her thoughts in poetry? And why does her heart flutter whenever Peter Yordy comes near?  ​
Valentine’s Day in Rome? What could be better? Quite a lot, according to Brittany. She is in no mood to be in such a romantic place after just breaking up with her latest boyfriend. She wanders into a local coffee shop, planning to take up residence there for the rest of the trip. But she doesn’t count on the charming owner of the shop. When he insists on showing her “his” Rome, she begins to open up to a whole new world. Might she open up to the charming shop owner, too?
A Stubborn Daughter with a Secret Love and A Duke’s Son with Broken Dreams
The Earl and Countess of Rensville are determined to see their daughter betrothed by Valentine's Day. But the only man Lady Helena feels drawn to is Lord Oliver Sinclair, who seems to take great delight in vexing her. The two of them seemed doomed to confound each other's dreams and plans. When a crisis occurs, Lady Helena's entire world is turned upside down. Can she count on the Lord for help?

​As Jessica Dunahue's train pulls into Valentine Town, Colorado, on a blustery, snowy day, not even a blizzard can diminish her joy. Mark Thrush vows he will never marry a girl from the East, but the mayor of Valentine Town arranges a Mail Order Bride for him anyway. Mark plans to humor the mayor for a day or two … until he meets Jessica. She’s pretty and bubbles with enthusiasm. But Mark is in love with the wrong girl. How can this possibly work out … especially in time for Valentine’s Day?

Lydia Follett loathes the Earl of Darenfort, who is engaged to her delicate sister, Alice. To protect her sister, the engagement must be stopped before it’s announced at the Valentine’s Ball. Lydia’s efforts to manipulate the arrogant Earl fail. Lydia sacrifices herself to save her sister. But, at what cost? Realizing she no longer feels disgust and hatred for the Earl, she is trapped by her own hand.
Lydia Nelson is determined to host the Valentine’s Day Dance for residents at Shady Acres Retirement Home. Of course, this means facing off with Scott Chamberlain, the facility director and resident Grinch who despises the holiday—and love, in general. But as the sparks start flying between them, what began as a challenge quickly turns into something meaningful and intimate that neither can resist. The problem? Mason Tinder—Lydia’s boyfriend. She knows she must choose…  But should she stay with her boyfriend who demands every ounce of her love and devotion, or risk it all for the unattainable man who doesn’t believe true love even exits?
Dawn Kenner has sworn off men forever. Well, maybe. To fill the void, she throws herself into her work. And she prays—a lot. For strength, for patience, and for a love to call her own. When her sister asks her to be a bridesmaid for her Valentine wedding, Dawn tries to be excited, but instead, she feels envious and insecure. She maintains a smile through venue visits, dress and shoe fittings, cake tastings, and flower decisions. She's so busy that she doesn’t realize she’s substituted work for happiness … until she meets Garth Bennet. Might her prayers be answered after all?
Half-breed Hialeah Chochee fits in nowhere. Most of her Indian relatives are dead. Her white father won't claim her. Instead, he uses her as a servant. To finally be rid of her, he arranges for her to become the Mail Order Bride of Hamilton Barber, a homesteader in Hidden Creek, Colorado. When Hialeah shows up in Hidden Creek, Hamilton takes one look at her and instantly rejects her. Hamilton's brother, Simeon, convinces him to let her stay on as housekeeper. Once again, Hialeah finds herself scorned and forced into servanthood because of the color of her skin. The only bright spot in her life is Simeon. Hialeah despairs of ever getting her chance at love. She wonders if anyone will ever see beyond her appearance to her loving, gentle heart.
Lady Evelyn’s husband has dropped dead. Now, the ton are gossiping wildly. Was it copious drink? Did he have a wandering eye? All Evelyn wants to do is escape with her two children. She flees to Ireland to manage a horse estate that her husband, the late Earl, owned. Wanting only solace and healing, she resists the charms of the Viscount of Haverly, but to no avail. When his true motivation comes to light, she is thrust once again into the depths of grief and despair. Will Evelyn ever find true love? And what can the Viscount possibly do to redeem himself?