Carmine Valentine
Cozy mystery romance
The Barefoot by Moonlight Mystery Series
The Barefoot by Moonlight writers is a group of four authors who are in a slump with their writing. To rectify that, they dare each other to write their best book in a setting the others will choose. The series is comprised of four books, each author’s ‘dare to write there’ adventure where, as they find out, there’s no time for writing when they find themselves deep in a mystery…and a growing romance. The books can be read in order or not. Each is a stand-alone mystery-romance.
Book 1:
All Fired Up
​It began as a harmless dare from the Barefoot by Moonlight writers; write her next novel on Orcas Island, her childhood home. But there’s no time for writing as a mystery involving stolen jewels begins to unfold. Marianne isn’t about to let threatening notes and an intruder in the dead of night chase her away. She’s determined to unravel the mystery and just as determined not to fall for Jack Sanders, whose reason for being on the island is just as mysterious.
Reviews for All Fired Up
"Valentine writes with a mix of tongue in cheek humor and suspense, enough to almost consider this a cozy mystery as the loose ends are gathered and tied up in the book's satisfying conclusion. If you like romance books with a mystery, All Fired Up is a sure winner!"
National Bestselling Author, Kim Hornsby
The Dream Jumper's Promise
Ms. Valentine has a way of making the tiny hairs on one’s nape stand on end because of the way she effectively describes the setting… ‘All Fired Up’ is a good read, right from the start…
M.P. Ceja/InD’tale Magazine
“Well done! This is the first book of Carmine Valentine's that I have read. It was thoroughly enjoyable. I liked the setting, I thought that the characters were well developed, the plot had a steady pace, and that the dialog was well written. I look forward to reading more from this author.”
Lynne Pearson
Allthatediting.com
Short Stories
Mystery and romance can happen anywhere. A blind date or a Christmas escape. Fun and suspenseful.
One Step Over the Mistletoe Line
In her attempt to avoid a proposal from the wrong man, she ends up snowed-in in a cabin with the right man. But a bad Santa afoot could ruin it all.
Carmine Valentine’s ‘One Step Over the Mistletoe Line’ comes around the final turn with a nail-biting window-steamer that lunges gloriously over the finish line.
Sofia St. Angeles/InD’tale Magazine
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The Last Blind Date
She's been set up in more ways than one on this champagne-fueled evening complete with a handsome detective and a crook intent on spoiling the fun.
‘The Last Blind Date’ is energetic and highly readable. Mimi is a spunky, endearing heroine readers will root for.
Danielle Hill/InD’tale Magazine