Sweet Valentine

by Karen McCombie

Shaunna knows exactly the sort of boy she's looking for - someone smart, soulful and romantic, and 100 per cent different to Boring Brian her sister's fiance. So when she spots a broodingly handsome gu gazing at the stars she decides it must be fate Amidst the chaos of wedding plans, mad relatives and even more maddening mates, Shaunna makes some surprising discoveries about life, love and the pursuit of romance...

Genres: Romance, Young Adult, Contemporary, Childrens, Chick Lit

Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Karen McCombie is a bestselling author of children's and young adult novels, and has had more than 90 books published. She is the author of the much-loved series 'Ally's World' (early 2000s) and her most recent books include the Carnegie-nominated historical adventure 'Little Bird Flies' (2019) and it's newly published partner novel 'Little Bird Lands' (2020, Nosy Crow Books), plus the 'St Grizzle's School' series for younger readers (Stripes). She has several books publishing in 2021.
Originally from Scotland, Karen lives in London with her husband, her teenage daughter and beautiful but bitey cat Dizzy.

Reviews

[Mo Brika · Rating 4 out of 5]

I kind of really liked it! Miss Shah gave me this book and I enjoyed the real world references in the book! Star boy being a jerk and Adam x Shaunna getting together at the end was predictable but appreciated nonetheless. I liked the presentation of Ruth throughout the story and Shaunna growing up and seeing the real world was also nice.

[M Brika · Rating 4 out of 5]

I kind of really liked it! Miss Shah gave me this book and I enjoyed the real world references in the book! Star boy being a jerk and Adam x Shaunna getting together at the end was predictable but appreciated nonetheless. I liked the presentation of Ruth throughout the story and Shaunna growing up and seeing the real world was also nice.

[Amysnightlibrary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved This book, I think it was fun and a quick read, and adored Shuanna and Adam. I thought this was really cute and a great book

[Mahnoor · Rating 1 out of 5]

Exceptionally predictable storyline: Girl remains infatuated with guy she barely knows for a year, only coming to the realisation he isn't the perfect boy she imagined him to be. What's new? Oh and of course she finally falls for the guy who's been there all along. Most readers probally worked out the resolution long before it came. Left craving some originality. That said, it would be ideal for the targeted audience.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

A feel-good book, easy to read, all about finding love in the places you just don't expect to find it :)

[Thea · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book is a bit predictable :(

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable and not one of Karen McCombie's finer books (I've read a lot of her's), but still a nice easy read.