Jodi Thomas' story - "The Valentine Curse," is a sweet tale about two lost souls who find that love is still available for them, even if everyone around them thinks it's impossible. Readers will enjoy the feisty characters of Valerie Allen, the widow with the unfortunate past that makes her seem to be cursed, and Brody Monroe, the Union solider-turned cowboy who takes a chance on Valerie and finds the love of his life - if he can just survive long enough to enjoy it.

Linda Broday's contribution to this collection is entitled "Cupid's Arrow," and is a story of how misunderstandings and miscommunications almost cost Rue Ann Spencer and her former beau Logan Cutter a chance at finding true happiness with each other. Linda's talent for writing witty, snappy dialogue and endearing storylines is clearly evident in this tale, and I absolutely fell in love with her charming and mischievous Barlow Sisters, the unexpected driving force behind reuniting the two lovers! Can't wait to see more stories featuring these two lively ladies!

"Loving Miss Laurel," Phyliss Miranda's story, finds a determined young lady facing her former love when it comes to whether the town of Farley Springs gets their roads paved in anticipation of the railroad coming, or a new library. Laurel Dean Womack, recently back from her schooling back East, finds herself pitted against saloon owner Hunter Campbell and during their battles they soon find that there is still a passion between them just waiting to be ignited. Readers will adore the lively characters in this tale, and enjoy the historical facts sprinkled into the story as well.

And last, but certainly not least, is DeWanna Pace's tale, "Sweet Talk." Handsome Dr. Noah Powell is a busy man as the doctor in Longhorn City, and while he is much sought- after by the ladies in town, he prefers to lavish his attention on his lovebird, Amigo, during what little spare time he has. But he soon finds his affections being turned in the unlikely direction of the lovely JoEmma Brown. Wheelchair bound after a bought of scarlet fever, JoEmma is an unusual girl who would rather spend time with her plants and her own peach-faced lovebird Gabby, but she has always felt an attraction to Noah, but would prefer not to battle her sister Angelina for his attention. However, when Gabby flies the coop and is found cozied up to Noah's Amigo, the two humans are drawn together by their birds' new "relationship" and find there is a spark between them that is just waiting to be fanned into a romantic flame. DeWanna's gentle characterization of JoEmma and the dignity she granted the character is just wonderful. She showed how JoEmma handled her situation being confined to a wheelchair with dignity and grace. Many kudos for this portrayal.

BE MY TEXAS VALENTINE is like a lovely box of chocolates - there are treats galore just waiting to be savored by romance fans!

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