Excerpt from Heather Webber’s website on Truly, Madly: A Lucy Valentine Novel:
Lucy Valentine is as smart as can be, as single as you can get, and so not qualified to run a matchmaking service. But when her parents temporarily step down from the family business, Valentine, Inc., it’s Lucy’s turn to step up and help out—in the name of love.
Plus, her rent is due.
Here’s the problem: Lucy doesn’t have the knack for matchmaking. According to family legend, every Valentine has been blessed by Cupid with the ability to read “auras” and pair up perfect couples. But not Lucy. Her skills were zapped away years ago in an electrical surge, and now all she can do is find lost objects. What good is that in the matchmaking world? You’d be surprised. In a city like Boston, everyone’s looking for something. So when Lucy locates a missing engagement ring—on a dead body—she asks the sexy private eye who works upstairs to help her solve the perfect crime. And who knows? Maybe she’ll find the perfect love while she’s at it…
Since Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, I thought I would share a book that embraces that theme for this week’s Fiction Friday, yet still offers the mystery and intrigue that we enjoy.
And what better choice than one where the main character is named Valentine.
Just as I had expected, I can sum this book up in two words: cute and fun.
The story itself is simplistic, a bit predictable; but this light-hearted, romantic mystery is a quick, enjoyable read.
I’m going to be honest, having read this first in the series of Lucy Valentine novels, I’m a little hooked; already adding the second book due out in August 2010 to my wish list.
My recommendation? The gals will enjoy Truly, Madly. The guys, unless they enjoy the softer side, should avoid it.
