Brava Valentine by Adriana Trigiani

Kendra's Comments: I love reading because sometimes a story can captivate your mind and take you to a different place entirely. Brava Valentine by Adriana Trigiani did just that for me this past week. I know nothing about high end fashion, shoemaking, Italy, Buenos Aires, or cannoli, but with the wonderful descriptions in this book I was able to visualize a little bit about each of these exotic topics without any problem whatsoever, and I had so much fun doing it!

This is a soft romance novel. The tale is predictable, but it didn't matter. There are no language issues or sex scenes that will make you blush, but the subject matter is adult and not dumbed down in the least. This is a sequel to Very Valentine, and while not necessary, I would suggest you read that one first to get the most out of this follow-up.

The story follows Valentine as she takes over the family business, and in the process finds love. She is a thirty-five year old custom shoemaker living in Manhattan. She has a crazy and involved family, and the story follows this dynamic entrepreneur as she tries to carve out a life for herself. The story is funny and light. In my opinion, Trigiani is a great author to read if you are waiting for the next book by Debbie Macomber. Check status at GPL