My Valentine & Romance

My Valentine & Romance

ByKelli E. Mangino

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February 14th is just a corporate scam, or at least that’s what Valerie tells herself. As a freelance illustrator who pays her rent by creating overpriced, cliché greeting cards, she understands all the tricks of the corporate scam. Following a disastrous relationship in her past, she has spent the last two years hiding behind her sketchpad, opting to illustrate the perfect romance rather than risking the heartbreak of a real one. However, when a brutal New York blizzard traps her in a freezing corner café, her cynicism gets the better part of her; she scribbles a sarcastic “S.O.S” on the frost-covered window, expecting nothing but the cold to reply. Valerie was certain that no one would respond to her plea for help until Gabriel walked in; he’s a renowned architect with broad shoulders, a sharp jawline, and a cynical perspective that perfectly aligns with hers. Gabriel values clean lines, detailed blueprints, and structural integrity. Having witnessed his carefully planned life fall apart, he understands the consequences of building a relationship on a faulty foundation. He has no interest in superficial romance or in rescuing damsels in distress. Over a cup of coffee, what started as a rescue mission transformed into a powerful attraction. Gabriel embodies everything Valerie usually likes in a man: he is real, open, and acutely observant. Gabriel knows how to tear down a building, but now he wants to build something new, without a blueprint or plan, brick by brick. Valerie has to decide if she’s ready to put down her pencil and finally let herself leap. “My Valentine & Romance” is a grounded, fiercely passionate, and deeply emotional romance about surviving winter and learning to trust someone enough to let your defenses down. This story is for anyone who understands that the best love stories aren’t found in a velvet box; they unfold when you finally let go of the map. Are you ready to get swept away in a romance that will keep you warm long after the snow melts? Buy now and immerse yourself in Valerie and Gabriel’s story today!

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Publication Date
Jul 30, 2026
Language
English
Category
Fiction
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
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By (author): Kelli E. Mangino

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