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Orchard Valley #1
Valerie
"Love is just a waste of time!" claims Valerie, a successful company executive. Always cool and collected, she even acts calm at the news of her father's critical illness. However her father's physician Colby sees through Valerie's cold exterior to discover a tender loneliness. He becomes attracted to the tough acting yet frail Valerie. One day, seeing her weeping quietly, he embraces her and comforts her with a kiss. Valerie don't have to hold back her tears when she is in front of Colby. While desiring each other deeply, an invisible wall continues to divide the career-orientated Valerie, and Colby, who longs for a traditional woman. Will their love eventually break through this wall?
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2010
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September 10, 2022
Cheesy by all means… but better
September 21, 2019
Sweet but rushed romance.
I like the art and the characters' career ambitions! It beats the usual misunderstandings as an impediment to the romance, as they're both very straightforward people. The story felt kind of rushed, though, as there's not a lot of time for confrontation. I thought the rival would enter into it more!
I like the art and the characters' career ambitions! It beats the usual misunderstandings as an impediment to the romance, as they're both very straightforward people. The story felt kind of rushed, though, as there's not a lot of time for confrontation. I thought the rival would enter into it more!
April 26, 2020
This manga was very insta-love and problematic but I enjoyed it. The illustrations and story was alright.
February 20, 2021
Valerie falls in love with Colby a heart doctor treating her father after he had a heart attack.
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September 4, 2025
I didn't read this version. I don't read Manga ... no judgment there. I read a large print version. I couldn't find it as an option on Goodreads, so this will do.
March 15, 2017
Handsome doctor~
January 6, 2018
Re-read.
This was a fun light read. The heroine Valerie was cold an ice princess and prioritize her work but in truth she was just trying to act tough while she is worried sick inside.
Valerie has an attitude, she was stubborn and passionate.
The H in my opinion was weak the way he pushes Valerie. He was looking for reasons a relationship with Valerie won’t work when she was willing to compromise and make things work. It was sad since I really like him at the beginning when he gave Valerie a shoulder to cry on, how he supported her and teach her that it was okay to let go and show emotions BUT I hated how he pushed her away to the point of making her breakdown.
On the other hand I like Valerie’s sisters and her dad. The miracle of his recovery was kind of sweet. Recommend it to everyone. The art was also good the way the characters are drawn and their facial expression.
This was a fun light read. The heroine Valerie was cold an ice princess and prioritize her work but in truth she was just trying to act tough while she is worried sick inside.
Valerie has an attitude, she was stubborn and passionate.
The H in my opinion was weak the way he pushes Valerie. He was looking for reasons a relationship with Valerie won’t work when she was willing to compromise and make things work. It was sad since I really like him at the beginning when he gave Valerie a shoulder to cry on, how he supported her and teach her that it was okay to let go and show emotions BUT I hated how he pushed her away to the point of making her breakdown.
On the other hand I like Valerie’s sisters and her dad. The miracle of his recovery was kind of sweet. Recommend it to everyone. The art was also good the way the characters are drawn and their facial expression.
February 21, 2016
Randomly borrowed this from my library's Overdrive collection. I was immediately intrigued when I discovered this was an adaptation of Debbie Macomber's work. Rating this is difficult because while I didnt care for the flow of the story or characters, I like reading manga because I can read one in as little as an hour which on occasion is the only amount of time I have to sit, relax, and get lost in another world. So if you're looking for romance to sweep you off your feet, this isn't for you. If you're looking for something entertaining and quick, check it out. Several of Macomber's works are adapted into manga which is pretty cool to me.
March 24, 2012
A graphic novel adaptation of a book from Debbie Macomber's Orchard Valley Brides series. A little melodramatic, but in my experience, that isn't surprising compared to other romance manga/graphic novels I have read. A light read, and I would like to continue reading the other gn's in the series.
April 11, 2016
This one was better than the other perhaps because it was all new. Going through a story that happens simultaneously and having to relive some of it in the new story just didn't suit for me. I really do like her stuff, other things I've read, but not these two.
November 20, 2016
I liked the heroine. I didn't quite like the hero.
January 3, 2017
These manga are such a guilty pleasure. Not as good as some of the others, but still a fun read. And quick.
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