My Funny Valentine

by Debbie Macomber

Who needs Cupid when you've got kids? In Debbie Macomber's ever-popular My Funny Valentine, a mom runs from the matchmaking effort of her children-- right into the arms of a handsome stranger.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Fiction

102 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.

In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.

Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.

She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.

Reviews

[Chloe (Always Booked) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is apart of the Sealed with a Kiss anthology.
This story was super cute but it's hard for me to rate a novella higher than a 3 because its just so quick. In this one, a woman is trying to find a date for a Valentine's Day Party. She's divorced and her 2 tween age kids are trying to help her find a date, but she's not loving anyone they set her up with. However, one day she locks herself out of her car and she spills her whole story to the man who comes to help her. She offers him $30 to come to the dinner with her and the fake dating trope begins. She offers to pay him more to come meet her mom and kids before because she wants to put up the front that they've been talking for awhile. She makes up a story about having met him in the grocery store and when he comes over, he charms her family. When they go to the party she realizes he's actually a super wealthy business owner and she's furious (which doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me) and they don't talk for awhile but then it all ends happily ever after.

[Amy Earls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. From the funniest first line I've ever read, I was hooked and laughing nonstop throughout the whole short read. I'd consider this more of a novelette than a novel, but that didn't bother me. Fun read that I'll be telling about to all my romcom-loving friends.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read!

This was a quick read by one of my favorite authors. Dianne thinks being divorced and the mother of two children means that Steve couldn’t possibly be interested in her. She hires Steve to attend a Valentines dinner with her to keep her children and mother from setting her up on blind dates. Little does she know that Steve is keeping a secret. Humor, new beginnings, and a HEA.

[Emma Inman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great love story; although this one was a touch bit unrealistic. Most of Debbie’s stories are realistic love stories and you can put yourself in the shoes of one of the main characters.
This one - not so much. Everything was just too perfect and there wasn’t anything wrong with anyone.
Still great and a super quick read.

[Molly DeLeo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Diane needs a date for the annual Valentines dinner at the community center. She meets Steve and he is handsome and nice enough, so she offered to pay him to attend the dinner with her. At the dinner, Diane feels tricked by Steve because he is the owner of a successful trucking company and he never told her. In the end, he has to convince her that he is falling for her.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

feel good read

This was an excellent story. Well written and has me the reader set for more. Well just as I was set for a long read..it was over. Time had flown by.
It really was a great feel good read.

[Ann C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story. I would have liked to know what Steve was thinking, not just Dianne.

I know the book was a novella, but I wanted more. It did not end right. There should have been some more dating with no secrets, maybe even a proposal.

All in all, a quick fun read.

[Carol Cloninger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Another love story from Debbie macomber....doesnt disappoint. Great read for Valentine's day..hope you enjoy. I really enjoy all of Debbie's books.

[Karen Derr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute

Great little short Valentine's story! Loved how fast it moved! Author can write great stories, long and short! Made me laugh many times while I read it!

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

Cute story...the whole family got involved in this fairytale romance...I hope they have a wonderful life together...I might try locking my car keys in my car??

[Wobilba · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read. Short and cute. A family fairytale sort of.

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet short story available only as an ebook

[Cynthia Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG! Such a cute fun novella
Just what is needed on Valentines Day

[Pamela Stroebel Powers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, fun, quick read... left me wanting more!

[JUDITH C BURTON · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me laugh out load while enjoying it
The Story was just too good to be true, but somehow very imaginative..this is another excellent bedtime story book to enjoy

[Gurpreet Kaur · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating : 3.5 🌟

Short and interesting story.

[Karlean Hester · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short Story

It was a sweet little story. I almost used to !longer stories from her books. But it was a sweet short read.

[Linda Conant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable story. It’s a short story about a Valentine date. Quick read.

[Margret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it

[Deborah Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winning story from Debbie Macomber!

I always enjoyed reading this author's books. This one was no exception. Read the whole book in one evening. Just couldn't put it down!

[Michelle C Lidtke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and funny story. Quick beach read or long trip.

[Kelley McGill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun quick read for an evening.

[More Books Than Time · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite good story except h should have told snoopy kids and mom to stop interfering and bossing her around, get off her case.

[Garnet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maccomber is always an enjoyable read. The female protagonist is a bit too much out of touch for me.

[Debby · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very brief(78 pages) story that is funny and sweet. A few laugh out loud moments. Just a warm and uplifting read.

[Kaylee Chichak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cheesy, but a cute, quick, easy read!

[Nova · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very delightful and quite funny, I loved it. The ending was a bit rushed.

[〽️adreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

this author needs to stick to writing good or bad books

[Brooke Collick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fine. Just a random book I had in my house from a book sale or something and it was a light easy read