Be my Valentine, Blueberry Springs.
The latest standalone short story romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jean Oram.
One happy couple. One friend with a not-so-secret crush. One Valentine’s Day that could change it all.
Months ago, Amber Thompson returned to her hometown of Blueberry Springs with hunky newscaster Russell Peaks on her arm. But lately her boyfriend has … newscaster Russell Peaks on her arm. But lately her boyfriend has been spending more and more time in the city as well as talking about moving back. No problem; Amber can work as a mail-order database lackey anywhere there’s internet—as long as Russell asks her to come along.
When the town’s first Valentine’s Day Love Extravaganza gets underway, Amber’s boyfriend gets held up in the city, causing her best friend Scott Malone to pick up his slack. Will Scott’s good intentions be noticed for what they truly are and create a Blueberry Springs love triangle, or will Russell find a way to redeem himself in time to reclaim his girlfriend?
NOTE: This short story is also a lead-in prequel to Blueberry Springs novel Vodka and Chocolate Drops.
Have you read all of Blueberry Springs?
Book 1: Whiskey and Gumdrops (Mandy & Frankie)
Book 2: Rum and Raindrops (Jen & Rob)
Book 3: Eggnog and Candy Canes (Katie & Nash)
Book 4: Sweet Treats (3 short stories—Mandy, Amber, & Nicola)
Book 5: Vodka and Chocolate Drops (Amber & Scott)
Companion Novel: Champagne and Lemon Drops (Beth & Oz)
Also by Jean Oram…
The Summer Sisters Tame the Billionaires:
Love and Rumors (Book 1–FREE!)
Love and Dreams (Book 2)
Love and Trust (Book 3)
Love and Danger (Book 4)
For the Kids (so you can read in peace!)
1,001 Boredom Busting Play Ideas
Psst! Jean’s Newsletter subscribers get a FREE Blueberry Springs book. Did you get yours?: www.jeanoram.com/FREEBOOK
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This is a sweet read. There are more secrets in this book than should be possible in Blueberry Springs. Amber really should have realised that Russell was lying to her much sooner. Scott is so sweet and patient and he and Amber make a great couple. Also nice that Gloria and John reconnect. Family is important and it is great that Amber finally gets to see her family reunited.
Blueberry Springs sure loves a friends to lovers romance. Amber is having a rough time with her mom keeping secrets, her ex abusing her trust and her best friend who appears to be more sexy, generous and caring than she is willing to admit.
Easy summer read
Amber Thompson always dreamed of leaving the small town of Blueberry Springs (where everybody knows your name and business) and living an anonymous life in a big city. Fate had other plans for Amber. After her newscaster boyfriend dumps her just as he is releasing a book about her, she begins to see small town life differently. She also starts seeing Scott Malone, her BFF since grade school, in a new light.
Amber has so much upheaval going on in her life. So many secrets have been kept from her for her entire life. When they were revealed, with no explanations or answers, Amber’s world is turned upside down. She is determined to find all the answers. As she seeks the truth, Amber begins to see herself in a new light. To understand what she really wants in life, who she really is, and how to love herself. It is a tumultuous journey but Amber triumphs in the end.
I like the way Amber and Scott’s relationship evolved throughout the story. No matter how long he had to wait, Scott needed Amber to be 100% positive she was truly in love with him. That she hadn’t turned to him simply because he was there. I loved him being strong enough to wait for “forever”.
Vodka and Chocolate Drops is a sweet romance. I love romances that leave sex scenes to the imagination. There is heat between Amber and Scott. The chemistry and electricity are obvious. Secondary characters are interesting. I’d love to see Gloria get her own story. The story flows easily and kept my attention. There is romance, humor, and light angst in the story.
Characters from previous Blueberry Springs books appear in this latest addition to the series.
While the characters appear in each book, they are all stand alone stories.
I thoroughly enjoyed Vodka and Chocolate Drops and definitely recommend it. Actually, I recommend all of Jean Oram’s sweet romance stories.
Too much angst and anger expressed for my taste and recommended only for those who can read about chocolate without heading for the kitchen. An interesting story line underneath.
Chick lit can be a lot of things, humorous, romantic, tear -jerking. This Is Very bottom of the barrel reading. Don’t waste your time.
Great fun
It was cute.
Super sweet story and had some great humorous moments
Love the strong female lead character. Ve was funny and smart book.
Fun read!
predictable…
Good read
too predictable
Enjoyed much more than I thought I would!
A different kind of romance. It was interesting and refreshing plot.
Love a good series!
It was a cute romance, but I found Amber annoying, so it was hard for me to want to finish the book.
Enjoyed, light reading.
Loved the fact that they loved each other since school days.