The Valentine Inn

By: Jennifer Peel

Narrated by: Stefanie Kay

I, Charlotte Valentine, am mostly of sound mind. Typically, I make really good choices. I mean, I went to college, never did drugs...I even brush and floss every day. That’s not to say I don’t make poor decisions - believe me, I do. They always seem to involve men - everything from gluing my eye shut (don’t ask) to falling in love with my boss. Did I mention he was famous? Oh, Drake Foster, you beautiful creature, you. My sister told me not to accept the position as his personal assistant. Apparently, she thinks it’s emotionally unhealthy for me to work for the object of my desire. What does she know?

Well, she knew enough to tell me not to go on a little jaunt with him through a blizzard. She was definitely against us sharing the only room left at the coziest inn ever. And what happened after that she was adamant should have never happened. But, hey, it all worked out. I got the inn and the cutest kid ever. Unfortunately, Drake has no idea about either one - he really should answer his phone more - until, that is, he decides to take a trip down memory lane and shows up at my beloved inn. Let’s just say he’s surprised. But he’s not the only one. Who knew our connection would be just as strong as it always was and that all this time, I’ve haunted him as much as he’s haunted me? But this time, will love come to stay, or is it checking out for good?

USA Today best-selling author Jennifer Peel presents a swoony, laugh-out-loud, magical story that will make you believe in the power of true love.

©2022 Jennifer Peel (P)2023 Jennifer Peel

Great story, sweet and clean

This story kept me on edge of my seat to the very end. The storyline is full of great content, no rambling or drug-out scenes. The child is cute and funny. A HEA worth reading!

Swoony, incredible second chance romance

Jennifer Peel’s books are amazing, and I love them all. I laughed, cried, and swooned while listening to The Valentine Inn, and I didn’t want it to end. I enjoyed every minute of this cute story. This isn’t a seasonal Valentine’s Day book, but rather a book that would be enjoyed every day of the year. Valentine is Charlotte’s last name. There are so many well-written characters in this book! I just loved George, Jameson, and Izzy along with Charlotte and Drake. Stefanie Kay did such a great job with the narration, and I’m excited to listen to it again!

All the feels!

I decide if a narrator is good by how they portray the opposite sex. This narrator is flat out perfect. Not only can she bring the swoon, but I didn’t realize this was exactly how I thought Charlotte would sound if I met her at the Inn. A swoony heartfelt story about creating lasting love and not giving up on it’s possibilities.

The story and performance were terrific

As always, Jennifer Peel takes a potentially combustible situation with a lot of emotion and hurt and weaves a sweet humorous love story with a little “magic”. I loved the story and the performance was terrific.

Loved the story

This is a beautiful Valentine story.
An A-class actor who falls for his assistant. One snowy night in a B&B
he gave into his desire, and a baby was conceived. It took 7 years before he knew the truth. Charlotte had tried to reach him, but he never returned her call. He never thought he was worthy of Charlotte's love. Charlotte and her sister had purchased the Inn and was in the middle of a major renovation when he called and made a reservation. This visit changed his lift.

Beautiful second chance romance!

This story is heartfelt and beautifully romantic. I giggled and swooned and fell head over heels for Charlotte, Drake, and, Jameson. Jennifer writes the best second chance romances, and this was another winner for her.

I’ve listened to a few different books by this narrator, and she always does an amazing job with bringing the characters to life and adding so much emotion to the story.

So good!

Loved this swoony story and the narration was fantastic! I will definitely be listening again!

Second chance rom-com

The magic of true love brings about Charlotte and Drake’s happily ever after. The inn is magical and I love the depth of the characters.

Oh holy swooniness Batman!

Y'all. Where in the world do I even begin to tell you how much I absolutely love this book?! If I'm being honest, love is an understatement! What's bigger than love? Because whatever it is, that's what I feel for this book! 


You know when people ask you who your favorite fictional couple is and you freak out because there are just SO many of them? I mean, how can you pick just one?! It's not possible! Well. If you were to ask me that right now, hands down, it would be Charlotte and Drake! These two are fantastic!


Charlotte is beautiful, feisty, sassy, sarcastic, fun, loyal, loves fiercely, is not afraid to be real, and is the best friend, sister and mom. Drake is gorgeous, debonair, broody, lost, doesn't do feelings, hates to be humanized, and, even though he'd never admit it, has an amazing heart and has so much love to give. 


The journey of Charlotte and Drake was so real, so raw, so heart achingly beautiful. You can't help but cheer them on while watching them figure out how to wade through the rough waters of life. Life threw them some curveballs and there were things that could've torn them apart but their love for each other held them together and made them stronger. I read a quote recently that fits Charlotte and Drake perfectly. "If two hearts are meant to be together, no matter how long it takes, how far they go, how tough it seems, fate will always bring them back together."


I would be remiss to leave out little Jameson. Y'all. I loved this kid! He's the best! I found myself busting out laughing time and again with his antics. You can't help but fall in love with this little guy. He's absolutely perfect and just who Drake needs to snap him out of his broodiness. The bond between this father and son was a special one.


Y'all. Clear your schedules and prepare yourself for the ultimate book hangover! Once you pick this book up, you are not going to want to put it down! And the moment you finish it, you may or may not want to start it all over again. This book has all the feels and will have you swooning like there's no tomorrow!


I am still in awe of Ms. Peel's talent. I've said this before and I'll say it again. Every time I think I've found my new favorite book of hers, she turns to her next couple and says: "Hold my Dr. Pepper. I'm about to prove her wrong... again!" This book is a perfect example of why she is and always will be one of my favorite authors. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next! 

As for the narration, Ms. Kay does a phenomenal job! She has this way of bringing everything to life and makes it easier for me to picture being right there in the moment with the characters. I'm hoping she does more of Ms. Peel's books.

Just wow!

This book was sweet, tender, emotional and fantstic. Listening to it was like having a Hallmark movie play out in your head. I loved, loved, loved it.