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My Funny Valentine
A single mother makes an unexpected match with a total stranger in this uplifting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.
Dianne Williams needs a man . . . but only for a night. The night of the Port Blossom Community Center’s Valentine’s dinner, to be precise. As the dinner approaches, she grows more and more exasperated by her children’s relentless efforts to set her up on a blind date. But one day, when a kind stranger helps her with car troubles, Dianne decides to take matters into her own hands.
Steve Creighton fits the bill He’s handsome, he’s charming, and he owns a decent suit. When Dianne asks him to accompany her to a Valentine’s dinner after only just having met him, he can’t help but find the offer amusing. As he and Dianne grow closer, however, his feelings for her only intensify—and, to Dianne’s surprise, so do hers.
Dianne Williams needs a man . . . but only for a night. The night of the Port Blossom Community Center’s Valentine’s dinner, to be precise. As the dinner approaches, she grows more and more exasperated by her children’s relentless efforts to set her up on a blind date. But one day, when a kind stranger helps her with car troubles, Dianne decides to take matters into her own hands.
Steve Creighton fits the bill He’s handsome, he’s charming, and he owns a decent suit. When Dianne asks him to accompany her to a Valentine’s dinner after only just having met him, he can’t help but find the offer amusing. As he and Dianne grow closer, however, his feelings for her only intensify—and, to Dianne’s surprise, so do hers.
78 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1991
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Debbie Macomber
894 books20.6k followersDebbie 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.
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.
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February 4, 2020
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.
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.
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June 11, 2022
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.
January 7, 2021
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.
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.
October 4, 2024
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.
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.
October 17, 2025
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.
February 13, 2023
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.
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.
February 14, 2025
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.
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.
January 18, 2021
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.
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.
January 18, 2021
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!
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!
January 19, 2021
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??
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??
February 1, 2021
This was a fun read. Short and cute. A family fairytale sort of.
February 9, 2021
Sweet short story available only as an ebook
February 16, 2021
OMG! Such a cute fun novella
Just what is needed on Valentines Day
Just what is needed on Valentines Day
February 28, 2021
Cute, fun, quick read... left me wanting more!
March 17, 2021
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
The Story was just too good to be true, but somehow very imaginative..this is another excellent bedtime story book to enjoy
July 10, 2021
Rating : 3.5 🌟
Short and interesting story.
Short and interesting story.
August 13, 2021
Short Story
It was a sweet little story. I almost used to !longer stories from her books. But it was a sweet short read.
It was a sweet little story. I almost used to !longer stories from her books. But it was a sweet short read.
October 30, 2021
Enjoyable story. It’s a short story about a Valentine date. Quick read.
December 26, 2021
I loved it
January 25, 2022
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!
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!
February 6, 2023
Cute and funny story. Quick beach read or long trip.
January 24, 2024
A fun quick read for an evening.
June 26, 2024
Quite good story except h should have told snoopy kids and mom to stop interfering and bossing her around, get off her case.
November 19, 2024
Maccomber is always an enjoyable read. The female protagonist is a bit too much out of touch for me.
February 16, 2025
A very brief(78 pages) story that is funny and sweet. A few laugh out loud moments. Just a warm and uplifting read.
February 18, 2025
Very cheesy, but a cute, quick, easy read!
July 8, 2025
Very delightful and quite funny, I loved it. The ending was a bit rushed.
June 19, 2025
this author needs to stick to writing good or bad books
June 17, 2025
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
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