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When Shelby Barrett doesn't get a diamond ring from her boyfriend for New Year's, she heads to her mom, romance writer Diana Valentine, for advice. Taking Diana's suggestion to send herself flowers, Shelby ends up inadvertently meeting another very intriguing man, complicating her romantic life. There is love in the works for Diana, too, in this light, gently humorous, contemporary story, which will please readers looking for an upbeat, romantic Valentine's Day diversion. Rabe is the author of All I Want for Christmas.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Romantic Times

BE MY VALENTINE provides readers with a boatload of romance, emotional confusion and fun-filled meddling

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5.0 out of 5 stars Took my breath away-made me giddy from beginning to end!!!!, Jun 14 2004

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kimberly simon (Toronto, Ont) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Be My Valentine (Paperback)

When I first saw Be My Valentine and read the back of it I thought, "Hmmmm. How cute. Why not?" Little did I know that I would be embarking on one of the most wonderful novels I have ever read. I first thought that Shelby was an idiot for sticking with that moron of a boyfriend, and even considering marriage with him. But after the whole fiasco with David, I couldn't help but instantly fall in love with him. Every time he and Shelby would go out, and she'd be having mixed feelings about him, I just wanted to scream "Go for him! Go for him! You love him and he loves you, you comeplete idiot!!" When she finally told Matt that she wanted to break up, I wanted to jump for joy. The scene that completely took my breath away was when David dressed up as The Phantom of the Opera, and whisked her away to confess his love for her. If that isn't romance at it's finest, I don't know what is. My heart was pounding just reading it.
I was impressed by the Diana and Lance storyline, and found it funny that Diana was stressing about dating again at her age. And when Lance's playboy ways started to soften, my heart did too.
This book has not only provided me with wonderful and exhilirating entertainment, but made me believe that my own David Jones is out there somewhere, waiting to sweep me off my feet in the midst of a black cape and curly, brown hair. He may not be the huge hunk that Matt the jerk is, but he is a hero that any girl with a heart that needs to be loved and taken care of (and in her right mind) would die to have in her life. Whoever you are out there, I'll be waiting for you to come and find me. (Can you tell I'm a huge romantic?)
This is definitly one book I will read over and over again just to revisit Shelby and David's adventure from attraction to true soulmate love. If you are a hardcore romantic like me, buy this book! It will keep you up half the night with a smile on your face.

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3.0 out of 5 stars fun but forgettable, Mar 24 2002

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This review is from: Be My Valentine (Paperback)

Rabe captures the exasperating and priceless relationship of mother and daughter, her dialogue is sharp, and she includes touches of local Seattle color to make her scenes more believable. Unfortunately, the main character of this book, Shelby, comes across as somewhat manipulative and immature. She seems totally unaware that marriage entails more than diamond rings and wedding bouquets. She's twenty-three and has a Master's degree, but in many ways her emotional age seemed to be about 16. Maybe, in her short-sightedness and lack of self-knowledge, she's not that different from many of us in real life, but when reading fiction I tend to like my heroines and heroes a tiny bit more idealized. I kept found myself thinking, "Kid, you have NO business marrying ANYONE until you grow up a little!"

Shelby's mom, on the other hand, is a great character, and the subplot revolving around her is engaging.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, Jan 19 2002

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Heidi (Fairmount, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews

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I recently read this book, and it was one of the best novels I have ever read. I enjoy the way that Sheila writes and I would recommend this book to anyone that likes to "curl up with a good book!"

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3.0 out of 5 stars Did not hold my interest
I'm the odd person out here, but this book did not hold my attention. I did not find the characters very compelling, and I found the plot a little weak. Read more

Published on May 23 2001 by TooManyHobbies

4.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable book filled with romance!
This was my first Sheila Rabe book which was loaned to me by a friend and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Shelby Barrett wants nothing more than for her boyfriend to propose on New... Read more

Published on May 23 2001 by amylouise66