Valerie Bowman
7 SeriesValerie Bowman is an American author known for her Regency historical romance novels, including the Secret Brides and Playful Brides series. She holds a degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in history from Smith College. Bowman resides in Jacksonville, Florida, with her family and dogs.
In "It Happened Under the Mistletoe," Oliver Townsende attends a Christmas party to escape marriage-minded women in London. There, he meets Miss Cerian Blake, who is also avoiding unwanted suitors. The two devise a plan to fake an infatuation to deter their admirers. However, their scheme is complicated by a bough of mistletoe. Will their holiday ruse blossom into enduring love?
