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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: 3.89 · 30,332 ratings · 5,433 reviews · 47 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Footman and I (The Footmen’s Club, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 3,631 ratings — published 2020 — 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 Unexpected Duchess (Playful Brides, #1) 3.75 avg rating — 2,643 ratings — published 2014 — 25 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 — 1,966 ratings — published 2015 — 19 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) 3.60 avg rating — 1,486 ratings — published 2014 — 21 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
	Duke Looks Like a Groomsman (The Footmen's Club, #2) 3.91 avg rating — 1,347 ratings — published 2020 — 15 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) 3.79 avg rating — 1,350 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 Duke Deal (The Whitmorelands, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 1,159 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	The Irresistible Rogue (Playful Brides, #4) 3.84 avg rating — 1,085 ratings — published 2015 — 8 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) 3.85 avg rating — 993 ratings — published 2013 — 15 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 Valet Who Loved Me (The Footmen's Club, #3) 3.91 avg rating — 942 ratings — published 2020 — 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

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November News: The Duke Dare is On the Way

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Hi, everyone. I hope you have had a chance to read The Duchess Hunt. If not, you can grab it here before The Duke Dare comes out on November 30th. Get ready for some steamy fun! Pre-order here. The Duke Dare e cover website

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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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The Whitmorelands (4 books)
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Austen Hunks (1 book)
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It's Never Too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond (Artist's Way)

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so compelling Having followed it closely from the get, I thought I knew a lot about this case. But this book added a whole new dimension including background on Alex’s family that is jaw dropping. A well-written, fast-paced account of the whole case a ...more
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fascinating and well-written An unputdownable book that’s filled with fascinating vignettes from the author’s life. Recommend for anyone who loves psychology and what makes people tick.
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“Crazy was a river you just floated along on. - KC Klein”
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“The lady had a rapier for a tongue. She jabbed with nouns, riposted with verbs.”
― Valerie Bowman, The Unexpected Duchess

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“He had a relationship of sorts with the stars. They might be cool and distant, but they were good listeners.”
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“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”
― Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey

tags: aliteracy, books, classic, humor

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“You always get more respect when you don't have a happy ending.”
― Julia Quinn

tags: romance, writing

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“Crazy was a river you just floated along on. - KC Klein”
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tags: humor

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“The very essence of romance is uncertainty.”
― Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays

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“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
― Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband

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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

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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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Mar 22, 2012 05:56PM