
Hello! I'm Carmine Valentine
I write romance mysteries, combining two of my favorite genres. I love the idea of a mystery bringing two strangers together or two people who need that little nudge: romance with a mystery and always with a happy ending. My stories are set in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in small water-side communities, places I’ve explored and fallen in love with and have returned to again, and again.
I’m a life-long Washingtonian and I live in the greater Seattle area with my son and daughter living close by. Every chance I get I’m exploring this region, finding myself close to the water whether I’m on a ferry, kayaking, paddleboarding, or just on the shoreline hoping to catch a glimpse of a passing whale. And when I visit the small towns, I feel their charm and uniqueness and I begin to spin a story in my head of how perfect of a place to unravel a mystery…and fall in love.
Fun Facts About Carmine
Favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry
I love cats and dogs, and they are generally in all of my stories.
I completed my college degree after a twenty-five-year gap year.
To avoid eating sauerkraut as a teen, I hid the case of it that my father had bought under the house. He didn't find it until they moved many years later.
My first kiss was at a high school dance while dancing to the Rolling Stones' 'Angie'.
Years ago while vacationing in Hawaii I rode in the elevator with actor Antonio Banderas. I still remember it to this day. I'm certain he does not.