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Valerie Bowman

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http://www.goodreads.com/Valerie_Bowman

born

The United States

gender

female

website

http://www.ValerieBowmanBooks.com

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ValerieGBowman

genre

Romance, Historical Fiction

influences

Jane Austen, Judith McNaught, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn

member since

January 2011

About this author

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Valerie Bowman is an award-winning author who writes Regency-set historical romance novels aka Racy Regency Romps!

Valerie's debut novel, SECRETS OF A WEDDING NIGHT, is the first in the Secret Brides series. Book two, SECRETS OF A RUNAWAY BRIDE, will be released in March 26, 2013 and SECRETS OF A SCANDALOUS MARRIAGE will be released in fall 2013. A SECRET PROPOSAL, a related novella, was released 1/1/13.

Valerie has a B.A. in English Language and Literature with a minor in History from Smith College. By day, she is a technical editor at a computer software company. By night, she combines her love of writing, history, and romance to craft stories about people falling in love.

Originally from Rantoul, Illinois, Valerie lives in Jacksonville, Flo...more

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Valerie Bowman Books May News!

Hi everyone,

I can’t believe it’s already May! One of my favorite months. Hmm. I need to name a character May.

Here’s what I’m up to…

I’ll be at the RT Booklovers Convention from May 1-May 5. If you’re in the Kansas City area on Saturday May 4th, stop by the GIANT BOOK FAIR at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri. The book fair is from11am – 2pm...

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Valerie Bowman's Books

Average rating: 3.88 · 445 ratings · 140 reviews · 5 distinct works · Similar authors

	Secrets of a Wedding Night (Secret Brides, #1) 3.79 of 5 stars 3.79 avg rating — 290 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Secrets of a Runaway Bride (Secret Brides, #2) 4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Secret Proposal (Secret Brides, #1.5) 4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage (Secret Brides, #3) 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — expected publication 2013 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Secret Affair 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — expected publication 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Secret Brides (4 books)
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3.878651685393258 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 445 ratings

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Valerie Bowman is now friends with Andrea Zuvich
May 17, 2013 10:51am
Valerie Bowman liked Lisa's review of Secrets of a Runaway Bride: " Delightful. Really enjoyed it! 4 1/2 stars "
May 13, 2013 03:41pm · see review
Valerie Bowman liked Theresa's review of Secrets of a Runaway Bride: " The Earl of Ashbourne has been asked to keep an eye on Miss Annie Andrews by friends. It'll take more than an eye as the young Miss drives him crazy with her adventures. The reader will delight in the workings of Annie's mind as she follows through... " Read more of this review »
May 13, 2013 03:40pm · see review
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Valerie Bowman made a comment on her review of Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage (Secret Brides, #3) "Yay! And he's going to get messy before it's all over with! ; ) "
Apr 28, 2013 09:20am · see review
Valerie Bowman made a comment on her review of A Secret Affair "Oh, I'm so glad! Thanks for letting me know, Anuka! "
Apr 28, 2013 09:19am · see review
Valerie Bowman made a comment on her profile "Melissa wrote: "Thanks for the friendship, Valerie. I'm looking forward to reading SECRETS. Have a great day!" Thank you so much, Melissa! I hope you e...more "
Apr 07, 2013 06:13am
Valerie Bowman made a comment on Hard Way Teaser #1: "Cannot wait! Preordered! "
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Valerie Bowman rated a book 5 of 5 stars Love On The Line by Kimberly Kincaid (Goodreads Author) read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a fantastic short read! The dialogue is witty, the voice is to-die-for "Um yeah. He had a new favorite shirt." LOVED! And the characters are likable and H-O-T. Not to mention I learned a little about cooking and there's even a recipe at the end....more
Apr 05, 2013 04:22am · see review

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message 20: by Valerie

Apr 07, 2013 06:13am

Melissa wrote: "Thanks for the friendship, Valerie. I'm looking forward to reading SECRETS. Have a great day!"

Thank you so much, Melissa! I hope you enjoy it!

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message 19: by Melissa

Apr 07, 2013 05:35am

Thanks for the friendship, Valerie. I'm looking forward to reading SECRETS. Have a great day!

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message 18: by Valerie

Feb 07, 2013 10:59pm

Carol wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend invite, Valerie! So many favourite authors in common!"

Hi Carol! Thanks for friending me!

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message 17: by Carol *Young at Heart Oldie*

Feb 07, 2013 10:55pm

Thank you for accepting my friend invite, Valerie! So many favourite authors in common!

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message 16: by Valerie

Nov 14, 2012 09:40am

Chryssa wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request Valerie!
I have been looking forward to reading Secrets of a Wedding Night, since the one and only Julia Quinn recommended you and your first book!!!
:o)"

Hi Chryssa,
Thank you so much for friending me! I just adore Julia Quinn! I so hope you enjoy Secrets of a Wedding Night!

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message 15: by Chryssa

Nov 14, 2012 09:19am

Thank you for accepting my friend request Valerie!
I have been looking forward to reading Secrets of a Wedding Night, since the one and only Julia Quinn recommended you and your first book!!!
:o)

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message 14: by Valerie

Aug 27, 2012 06:53am

Book Review Diva wrote: "Hello,

Thank you for being my friend.

Warm Wishes,
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Thank you!

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message 13: by Valerie

Aug 27, 2012 06:53am

Donna wrote: "Hi, Valerie! Thanks for the request! Welcome to my mad, mad world of reading! I'll read anything... and I'll be sure to check out your books!"

Thanks, Donna!

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message 12: by Valerie

Aug 27, 2012 06:52am

Charlotte wrote: "Hello Valerie... So nice to make a new friend, thank you. I've added your book TBR.

Best,

~Charlotte"
Thank you so much, Charlotte!

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message 11: by Valerie

Aug 27, 2012 06:52am

Lisa wrote: "Thanks for the friend-vite! Looking forward to your debut :)"

Thank you so much, Lisa!

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message 10: by Maureen

Mar 26, 2012 08:19pm

Hi Valerie! Thanks for inviting this fellow author to join your circle of friends here on Goodreads. I hope you'll add my novels What Would Nancy Do?, In the Company of Women, The Christmas to Remember and Finding Normal to your to-read list. I look forward to reading your book reviews and recommendations. Happy reading!

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Mar 22, 2012 05:56pm