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Valerie Bowman

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Romance, Historical Fiction, Humor and Comedy

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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 was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She’s been an RT Reviewers’ Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction.

Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now li ...more

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Average rating: 3.86 · 23,829 ratings · 4,811 reviews · 41 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Unexpected Duchess (Playful Brides, #1) 3.75 avg rating — 2,469 ratings — published 2014 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	The Footman and I (The Footmen’s Club, #1) 3.88 avg rating — 2,268 ratings — published 2020 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	The Unlikely Lady (Playful Brides, #3) 3.89 avg rating — 1,812 ratings — published 2015 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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 Wedding Night (Secret Brides, #1) 3.78 avg rating — 1,319 ratings — published 2012 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	The Accidental Countess (Playful Brides, #2) 3.61 avg rating — 1,371 ratings — published 2014 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	The Irresistible Rogue (Playful Brides, #4) 3.83 avg rating — 1,014 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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) 3.86 avg rating — 954 ratings — published 2013 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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 Duke Like No Other (Playful Brides, #9) 3.92 avg rating — 883 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	The Untamed Earl (Playful Brides, #5) 3.86 avg rating — 888 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Never Trust a Pirate (Playful Brides, #7) 3.92 avg rating — 753 ratings — published 2017 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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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April News: The Marquess Move is Here!

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Hi, everyone! Happy April. This month, book 2 in The Whitmorelands series, The Marquess Move, will be here. I’m thrilled with the early reviews. “I couldn’t put it down!! It’s a great read and it grabbed my attention reading the first few pages! Another winner!” – Debbie R on Facebook “I loved it! Wonderful characters! You knocked it out of the park again, Valerie.” – Marilyn T on Read more of this blog post »

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Series by Valerie Bowman

Playful Brides (11 books)
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The Footmen's Club (6 books)
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Secret Brides (3 books)
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3.83 avg rating — 4,603 ratings

The Whitmorelands (4 books)
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4.08 avg rating — 197 ratings

Austen Hunks (1 book)
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“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
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message 23: by Valerie

Nov 17, 2013 11:50AM

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!

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message 22: by *MariaA*

Nov 17, 2013 10:47AM

Thanks for accepting me as friend! Really enjoyed your work Valerie:) And yes the guy on that (secret proposal)cover is hot;)

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message 21: by Elaine

Oct 06, 2013 02:39PM

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.

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message 20: by Valerie

Aug 01, 2013 02:33AM

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

:)

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message 19: 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 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 Cork *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,
Book Review Diva

http://www.historicalromancebooks.ca
http://www.paranormalromance.ca
https://twitter.com/BookReviewDiva
http://www.facebook.co..."

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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message 9: by Book Review Diva

Mar 22, 2012 05:56PM