Be My Valentine

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Summary: A great book, a good buy
Review: Anthologies are usually a risk to buy because it is rare to like all of the stories. But with this book there is no risk; all three of the stories were excellent.

"Cupid's Arrow" by Constance Hall is about a very proud young woman whose family is experiencing financial problems. So she reluctantly decides to rob a carriage not knowing that it is the new magistrate (someone she has always had a crush on).

"Meg's Secret Admirer" by Cheryl Holt is about an emotionally abused woman who finally gets to have a little excitement. It started as a game, and became a wonderful tale of true love.

"One Special Night" by Jackie Stephens is a sweet love story. It is so easy to fall in love with the hero. These were two people destined to be together.

So if you are someone who likes to root for the underdog, you will love these three stories.

Rating:
Summary: A great book, a good buy
Review: Anthologies are usually a risk to buy because it is rare to like all of the stories. But with this book there is no risk; all three of the stories were excellent.

"Cupid's Arrow" by Constance Hall is about a very proud young woman whose family is experiencing financial problems. So she reluctantly decides to rob a carriage not knowing that it is the new magistrate (someone she has always had a crush on).

"Meg's Secret Admirer" by Cheryl Holt is about an emotionally abused woman who finally gets to have a little excitement. It started as a game, and became a wonderful tale of true love.

"One Special Night" by Jackie Stephens is a sweet love story. It is so easy to fall in love with the hero. These were two people destined to be together.

So if you are someone who likes to root for the underdog, you will love these three stories.

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Summary: The author, Jackie Stephens
Review: Back Cover Copy

Fragrant flowers...Luscious chocolates...Letters of sweet affection...A collection of stories about the most precious gift of all--everlasting love.

"One Special Night": Cara Martin hates being the only unescorted woman at the annual Valentine's Day dance in Blue Plains, Texas. But when East Coast-educated Doctor Grant Radnor meets the lovely Cara, two lonely hearts find hope--and a love that will last a lifetime.

Rating:
Summary: Be My Valentine
Review: My novella, "Meg's Secret Admirer", which is the middle story in this great Valentine's Day anthology, was selected as the "Best Novella of 2000" by the National Readers' Choice Awards. It's great, and I hope you'll check it out.

Rating:
Summary: Be My Valentine
Review: My novella, "Meg's Secret Admirer", which is the middle story in this great Valentine's Day anthology, was selected as the "Best Novella of 2000" by the National Readers' Choice Awards. It's great, and I hope you'll check it out.

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Summary: It will steal your heart
Review: Reading about love in an historical setting can be romantic init's own right, but when you add a little cupid romance it becomesmagical. The authors in BE MY VALENTINE present the readers with history, romance, passion and the blessings of love. I enjoyed the talents of all three authors even though I did feel the intimacy of the characters were too sudden and detailed for such inexperienced, young ladies in the times the authors are writing in, but hey that's romance!

Cupid's Arrow by Constance Hall (Cornwall, England - 1802) I found the opening in Cupid's Arrow cute, a great entrance into a sweet short story. Fitz and Brooke have an interest in each other, but commitments and consequences with those in their families is most likely to keep them apart...until two little cupids step in, that is.

Meg's Secret Admirer by Cheryl Holt (London, England - Popular Society) This has a heroine who will pull at your heartstrings and a hero who will most likely at some point aggravate you, and then win you over. In this one Meg creates her own secret admirer, but faces some unusual circumstances when she is found out. The gift giving and parties create a Valentine atmosphere.

One Special Night by Jackie Stephens (Blue Plains, TX - 1849) I appreciate it when an author successfully creates that early Texas atmosphere, and Ms. Stephens is very good at it. Her characters were touching, and her town was realistic. Two kinds souls ache to reach out, but their past and present circumstances and others around them continue to stand in the way. Let's hope the Valentine dance is the answer to Doc and Cara's need to find an eternal love.