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Lulu Moore's Valentine Nook is the kind of book that pulls you so deeply into its world that you can’t bear to leave once it ends. Narrated to perfection by James Joseph and Andi Arndt. Part of the charm lies in the small English village of Valentine Nook itself—a place of rustic charm and country-chic vibes, complete with homemade goods, afternoon teas, and a delightfully mischievous goat. Moore brings the village to life so vividly, it feels like a destination you can visit.
Book Description
Lando Burlington, the eleventh duke of Oxfordshire, is back on the market as England’s most eligible bachelor.
It’s a title he’d sooner burn to the ground, especially following the fallout of his ‘almost’ wedding. It doesn’t help that his mother is trying to set him up with every single woman in the country, none of whom he’s interested in. The final straw is when she rents out his former pre-marital home to Holiday Simpson. . . America’s sweetheart and box-office favorite.
Holiday needs a break from the chaos of Hollywood - replacing red carpets for green fields - and Valentine Nook, Oxfordshire, seems just the place to do that.
But she didn’t count on her new landlord.
With his piercing blue eyes and hard set jaw, he’s as handsome as he is grumpy. And that’s nothing to say of his bronze, sculpted muscles she wishes she hadn’t noticed when she took a wrong turn down a country lane.
For Lando, avoiding Holiday is impossible in a village as small as Valentine Nook, but he starts to wonder if maybe she’s not as terrible as he originally thought. Especially when she smiles at him.
It doesn’t matter though, Holiday’s visit is temporary. This isn’t the movies. She’s not looking for her one true love, and doesn’t need to be swept off her feet.
Except as summer turns to autumn it’s clear they’re going off script, and Lando must find a new ending to their story before it’s too late.
About Lulu Moore
Lulu started writing by accident, and somehow found herself stuck in a fictional world of ice hockey, baseball and billionaires. A world she has no plans to leave. She's the creator of The New York Players Series, The Tuesday Club Series, and The New York Lions - the worst team in the M.L.B.
More recently she's ventured across the Atlantic to where her latest novel is set - the beautiful cities of Oxford and Cambridge, and the annual rowing showdown on the River Thames.
She's a big fan of strong heroines, because those fierce alphas need someone to keep them in check. You'll find her navigating her way through Romance Land one HEA at a time, and trying to figure out the latest social media platform she needs to post to.
My Thoughts
Lulu Moore's Valentine Nook is the kind of book that pulls you so deeply into its world that you can’t bear to leave once it ends. Narrated to perfection by James Joseph and Andi Arndt. Part of the charm lies in the small English village of Valentine Nook itself—a place of rustic charm and country-chic vibes, complete with homemade goods, afternoon teas, and a delightfully mischievous goat. Moore brings the village to life so vividly, it feels like a destination you can visit.
The story centers on a beautifully executed grumpy-sunshine romance between two unforgettable characters. Lando Burlington, the eleventh Duke of Oxfordshire, is reeling from the fallout of his "almost" wedding after he caught his fiancée and best friend together. He has buried his heartbreak beneath a hard, polished exterior. Enter Holiday Simpson, America’s sweetheart and a box-office favorite, who is desperately seeking a break from Hollywood chaos. She rents a cottage on Lando’s property, a move orchestrated by his matchmaking mother.
Their close proximity sparks an undeniable tension that makes every interaction sizzle with laugh-out-loud banter and gut-punch emotion. From their swoon-worthy waterfall meet-cute to a gorgeous fireworks scene, Lando and Holiday’s romance is perfection. The beauty of their relationship is that neither "fixes" the other. Instead, they help each other reclaim the best pieces of who they’d always been before heartbreak and fame hardened them. Watching them stumble, spark, and grow is beautiful, tender, and impossible to put down.
Moore’s talent for crafting unforgettable heroes shines in the details, from Lando’s specific wood-and-amber scent to the iconic moment with a black ribbed cashmere sweater. The supporting cast is equally memorable, from the hilarious banter of the Burlington siblings to Holiday’s fast friendship with Clemmie. As a tie-in to Moore's other books, it was a joy to see familiar faces and get hints about what's next for the series.
For those who enjoy audiobooks, the narration by James Joseph and Andi Arndt is absolutely brilliant. The duo brings Lando and Holiday's story to life with a performance that is nothing short of perfection.
Valentine Nook is a heartwarming, funny, and deeply swoony romance. It’s an original take on a small-town love story that will make you happy from beginning to end.
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