“ What makes All Fired Up stand out is its smooth fusion of cozy mystery and classic romantic tension … Readers who enjoy romantic suspense with heart will find All Fired Up deeply satisfying … “ - Seattle Book Review
“Filled with unexpected twists, a growing romance, family secrets, and a perpetual threat of danger, this book will appeal to mystery, suspense, and romance readers alike. I hope the next book in the series is as immersive as this one.” - Reader’s Favorite
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I’m Carmine Valentine and welcome to my website! I love storytelling! I write romance with a mystery woven in. My stories are set in the Pacific Northwest, a place where I was born and raised and continue to call home. My debut novel, All Fired Up, is the recipient of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and I am so grateful for that recognition.
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Debut Novel!
All Fired Up
(Second Edition)
Debut Novel in
The Barefoot by Moonlight Series
He needs a room. She needs his bad-guy hunting skills.
Danger and mystery on Orcas Island where a long-buried secret has surfaced.
What they didn’t expect was to fall in love.
Romance and intrigue on a Pacific Northwest Island.
COMING IN 2026
If you’ve read book 1, then you’ve met Ian and Fiona.
They are about to have their own romance and mystery.
All You Desire
Book 2
The Barefoot by Moonlight Series
He’s her big crush. She's his prime suspect.
And when a million dollars vanishes, danger comes to the idyllic Lilac Bed-and-Breakfast in LaConner.
Can they unravel the mystery while trying to hide their feelings for each other?
Complicated? That’s an understatement.
Romance & Mystery in a Pacific Northwest Small Town.