A Card for Valentine's

Two women on an island starting their lives over, what are the chances that cupid's arrow could find them?

Kara has been looking for a permanent teaching job for a while and a semi-permanent position has opened up on the island. She is beyond excited. This is a real chance for her to get away from her life and get her head straight. Time for her and her dog to just walk the beaches, play, and teach.

Lin's mother needed her to watch the bookstore while she takes care of her aunt who had surgery. Lin is more than happy to get away from her life in the city. She is not really comfortable with people, but they come in and leave quickly. They do not stay. She gets to read. There is a routine within the process she can settle into.

Then Kara walks into the bookstore needing craft supplies. Two people who are not ready for a relationship suddenly find themselves saying and doing things they would not normally do.

Emily Engberts really does write cute romances and A Card for Valentine's Day (B07NDX234V, 2019) is no different. Kara and Lin are awkward and funny in their courtship which makes it fun to read. I relate to Lin as I am very similar so I found her responses to be the funniest because I probably would have done the same things.

Engberts gives her characters depth by giving them a characteristic which makes them human - no one is a cookie cutter character. I find this very refreshing in her writing. Her characters are people that you can relate to because you probably know someone like them.

The romances she writes gives you hope that even those of us with perceived imperfections can find love and usually with a touch of humor. Get yourself A Card for Valentine's Day. ✶✶✶✶

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.