Secret Valentines

Rating:
Summary: Awful
Review: Not what I expected. The first story by Sutcliffe was more like The Grapes of Wrath or something, rather than a romance. I tried reading the other 3, but I could not finish them. I read a lot of romance novels, and just could not get into these stories.

Rating:
Summary: A fun Anthology of romantic stories
Review: This fun to read anthology centers around secret loves that need help if they are ever tocome out into the open.

Joey Norton is back in jail, thinking about his secret love, Camille Phillips, who has always exceeded his heart's grasp. It will take a miracle for this jailbird and his reserved princess to learn about and return his love. "Primrose Lane" by Katherine Sutcliffe is a touching opening act.

In Rachel Lee's "A Secret Cupid", Minster Michael St. John loves his secretary, but is concerned that Ruth will misconstrue any bold actions on his part. Instead, he sits idly by until she begins to get flowers from another secret admirer. Ms. Lee's short story is great reading fun from a dynamite storyteller.

Writer Judd Blackburn has become a very popular novelist, who always dedicates his books as follows: "For C. Who Changed My Life". Though he has not seen her for the past decade, Judd still secretly loves his former teacher, Caroline Lassiter. When they meet for the first time in ten years, sparks fly. However, before any permanent relationship can happen, both have secrets that must be revealed. Talented Kate Freiman brilliantly shows that love has no age barrier.

Mystery writer Sherry Lewis demonstrates her wide range of talent with "Send Me No Flowers", a fabulous way to finish this beautiful collection. David Randolph always hid his love for Shawna Wells for fear of destroying their friendship. When Shawna obtains a divorce, David anonymously sends her words of love. However, Shawna is irate with his ruse, thereby seemingly dooming this secret love to remain unrequited unless a miracle occurs.

Move over Doris Day and Howard Keel for SECRET VALENTINES, a well written short story collection that will not remain secret too long because readers will realize that the book is a Valentine Day treasure for romance fans.

Harriet Klausner