Discover new books on Goodreads
See if your friends have read any of Valerie Bowman's books
more photos (1)
Valerie’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Valerie’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Valerie Bowman’s Followers (1,697)
656 books
|
194 friends
2,310 books
|
1,250 friends
4,714 books
|
352 friends
738 books
|
4,993 friends
1,435 books
|
1,648 friends
793 books
|
1,492 friends
2,776 books
|
1,281 friends
4,479 books
|
1,863 friends
More friends…
Valerie Bowman
Goodreads Author
Born
in Rantoul, IL, The United States
Website
Twitter
Genre
Influences
Member Since
January 2011
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/valerie_bowman
To ask
Valerie Bowman
questions,
please sign up.
Popular Answered Questions
Valerie Bowman
It’s definitely a series. Book 2 is Maria and Jesse’s story and will be out next year. Thanks for asking!
|
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn (Honeycrisp Orchard, #1)
—
published
2025
—
11 editions
|
|
|
The Footman is an Earl (Lords in Disguise, #1)
—
published
2020
—
7 editions
|
|
|
The Unexpected Duchess (Playful Brides, #1)
—
published
2014
—
25 editions
|
|
|
The Unlikely Lady (Playful Brides, #3)
—
published
2015
—
19 editions
|
|
|
Duke Looks Like a Groomsman (Lords in Disguise, #2)
—
published
2020
—
14 editions
|
|
|
The Duke Deal (The Whitmorelands, #1)
—
published
2022
—
10 editions
|
|
|
Secrets of a Wedding Night (Secret Brides, #1)
—
published
2012
—
14 editions
|
|
|
The Accidental Countess (Playful Brides, #2)
—
published
2014
—
22 editions
|
|
|
The Valet Who Loved Me (Lords in Disguise, #3)
—
published
2020
—
17 editions
|
|
|
The Irresistible Rogue (Playful Brides, #4)
—
published
2015
—
7 editions
|
|
October News: Snowed Inn is Here!
Happy October 🎃
October is here, and I have the best news: Snowed Inn is officially out in the world!
Is it slightly ridiculous to celebrate a snowy romance while I’m still running the A/C in Florida? Yes. Am I going to do it anyway, surrounded by pumpkins and pretending I need a sweater? Of course. 🍂
Maria and Jesse’s story is book 2 in the Honeycrisp Orchard romance series, and these two ha
Read more of this blog post »
Valerie Bowman
is currently reading
Valerie Bowman said:
"
Of all the books I’ve written, *Snowed Inn* might be one of the most fun. I loved every minute I spent trapped in a snowstorm with Maria and Jesse...two people who are absolutely certain they cannot stand each other. (They are wrong.)Maria is trying ...more "
Valerie’s Recent Updates
|
Valerie Bowman
wrote a new blog post
|
|
|
Valerie Bowman
is currently reading
|
|
|
Of all the books I’ve written, *Snowed Inn* might be one of the most fun. I loved every minute I spent trapped in a snowstorm with Maria and Jesse...two people who are absolutely certain they cannot stand each other. (They are wrong.) Maria is trying ...more |
|
|
"
Thank you, Courtney! ❤️❄️
"
|
|
|
"One thing about me is I will eat up a book that involves a big city girl, a ruggedly handsome small town guy, and an INN. 😂
The story follows Maria, who's stranded on the east coast during a blizzard preventing her from flying to the west coast to sp" Read more of this review » |
|
|
"
Thank you so much, Elia! I'm so glad you liked it! ❤️❄️
...more
"
|
|
|
"Snowed Inn was such a wonderful book! I was expecting more cliches or cheesy moments but in reality this was such a wonderful romance and also a journey to finding yourself and owning what you deserve.
Maria and Jesse had some great banter and I appr" Read more of this review » |
|
|
"
Thank you so much, Angela. I'm so happy you liked the book! ❤️❄️
...more
"
|
|
|
"Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
In the second novel of the Honeycrisp Orchard series by Valerie Bowman, this novel is set around Christmastime with the characters of Maria and Jesse. Maria is set to fly o" Read more of this review » |
|
|
"
Hi again! Thank so much for this lovely review. Soo much appreciated.
"
|
|
|
Valerie Bowman
made a comment on
Missyreadsromantasy’s review
of
Snowed Inn (Honeycrisp Orchard, #2)
"
Missy, thank you so much. I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it.
...more
"
|
|
“The lady had a rapier for a tongue. She jabbed with nouns, riposted with verbs.”
― The Unexpected Duchess
― The Unexpected Duchess
“He had a relationship of sorts with the stars. They might be cool and distant, but they were good listeners.”
― The Irresistible Rogue
― The Irresistible Rogue
Topics Mentioning This Author
| topics | posts | views | last activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happily Ever Afte...: Chicklets in the Kitchen - Valerie Bowman | 3 | 15 | Apr 03, 2013 04:03PM | |
The Seasonal Read...:
Summer Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
|
2503 | 780 | Aug 31, 2013 09:04PM | |
| Romance Readers R...: Read-the-Month Dutch Edition: November (November) | 125 | 180 | Dec 08, 2013 10:26AM | |
| Fans of Eloisa Ja...: 2013 Holiday Reading Challenge | 9 | 58 | Dec 17, 2013 07:28PM | |
| We Love Lisa Kleypas: All Things Fall 2013 Reading Challenge | 105 | 211 | Dec 29, 2013 09:12AM | |
| We Love Lisa Kleypas: November 2013's Build Your Own Challenge! | 34 | 35 | Dec 29, 2013 09:16AM | |
| SOS: Serious Over...: 2013 Year by Year Challenge | 115 | 193 | Jan 02, 2014 04:36AM | |
| Nothing But Readi...: New 2 U Authors: 2013 | 197 | 437 | Jan 06, 2014 06:11PM |
“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”
― Northanger Abbey
― Northanger Abbey
“The very essence of romance is uncertainty.”
― The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays
― The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays
Reading Romances
— 2066 members
— last activity Mar 19, 2026 06:38PM
Reading Romances was a website focused on romance reviews from March 2011 until October 2015, now it's a group on Goodreads! ...more
Historical Romance
— 7306 members
— last activity Sep 27, 2026 02:46AM
A group for people who enjoy reading and discussing adult historical romance books (HR). This group is not for regular fiction, historical fiction ...more
Romance Readers and Writers
— 925 members
— last activity Jul 03, 2017 09:26PM
Romance Readers and Writers is a fun and friendly group who are brought together by their love of discussing about their favorite books and the author ...more
THE Group for Authors!
— 13096 members
— last activity 12 hours, 24 min ago
This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
Smitten by Books
— 277 members
— last activity Feb 06, 2019 02:06PM
Let's talk about books. Whether you're strictly a reader, an aspiring author or a published author, let's discuss romance books, our favourite authors ...more
❤ Coffee, Books & Lipgloss ❤ Book Blogger & Author Social Hub
— 1028 members
— last activity Jan 22, 2026 06:51AM
*** This blog is ONLY For authors and those who have blogs relating to books & book reviews *** UNDERSTAND THE TOP HEADERS: • General Group Posts: A ...more
What were your favourite romance reads in 2012?
— 29 members
— last activity Jul 12, 2013 05:28PM
List your absolute favourite romances for 2012. Maximum of three. They can be any genre within Romance, i.e. paranormal romance, romantic suspense, ro ...more
Book Lush Society
— 168 members
— last activity Oct 22, 2016 05:02PM
Classic books paired with custom cocktails. Online group instigated by @Kelsye. Monthly raffles!
Comments (showing 1-23)
post a comment »
date
newest »
newest »
Maria wrote: "Thanks for accepting me as friend! Really enjoyed your work Valerie:) And yes the guy on that (secret proposal)cover is hot;)"Ooh, isn't he? Thanks Maria!
Thanks for accepting me as friend! Really enjoyed your work Valerie:) And yes the guy on that (secret proposal)cover is hot;)
Thanks for accepting me as a friend. Am reading your secret brides next - have got all except book 3 & 4, but have pre-ordered these.Looking forward to reading this series.
Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend invite, Valerie! So many favourite authors in common!":)
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!
Carol wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend invite, Valerie! So many favourite authors in common!"Hi Carol! Thanks for friending me!
Thank you for accepting my friend invite, Valerie! So many favourite authors in common!
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!
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)
Book Review Diva wrote: "Hello,Thank you for being my friend.
Warm Wishes,
Book Review Diva
http://www.historicalromancebooks.ca
http://www.paranormalromance.ca
https://twitter.com/BookReviewDiva
http://www.facebook.co..."
Thank you!
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!
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!
Lisa wrote: "Thanks for the friend-vite! Looking forward to your debut :)"Thank you so much, Lisa!
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!
Hello,Thank you for being my friend.
Warm Wishes,
Book Review Diva
http://www.historicalromancebooks.ca
http://www.paranormalromance.ca
https://twitter.com/BookReviewDiva
http://www.facebook.com/ILoveRomanceB...
http://bookreviewdiva.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/HistoricalRom...
Thanks for being my new friend, Valerie. Now I know where to come should I need wedding advice. :-)
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!
Hello Valerie... So nice to make a new friend, thank you. I've added your book TBR. Best,
~Charlotte
Hey Valerie! Thanks for the friendvite :)see you on the twittah
ooh, you are way ahead of me on the Sarah McLean reading! Anyway, thanks for the friendvite!
Thanks for the friend-vite! Looking forward to your debut :)
Sep 14, 2025 05:05AM · flag
Dec 29, 2025 08:39PM · flag