In Avalon, Illinois, Valentine’s Day is less than a month away but for five women, will it be a day of loneliness or love? Jilted at the altar, Lucia Blake now spends her days making chocolate in an effort to keep some sweetness in her life while hoping for her own happily ever after. Former professional cellist Hannah Wang is uncertain about her future with boyfriend Jamie Linde when her ex-husband re-appears in her life, intent on winning her back. Tea salon manager Connie Colls is planning a Valentine’s Day surprise for Eli, her busy veterinarian boyfriend, in the hopes of spicing things up, but she’s unprepared for who shows up. For young Gracie Evarts, first love comes in the form of know-it-all Finn O’Neill, whose big idea for a kissing booth might succeed, but only with Gracie’s help. Goldie and Edward Love have agreed to a 50th anniversary celebration, but when their daughter uses one of Goldie’s old journals as inspiration for the party, Goldie knows it’s time to confess a long-held secret.An Avalon Valentine is funny and full of heart, shedding light on what it means to love and to be loved.“Sweet, funny and delicious, An Avalon Valentine is a charming tale of first love, friendship, and second chances. A joy to read at any time of the year.” Jessica Barksdale Inclan, author of How to Bake a Man and One Small Thing"Darien Gee has a writer’s heart.” Nancy Pickard, New York Times bestselling author of The Scent of Rain and Lightning