Last Thursday I took part in a Valentine’s Day Party on Facebook. One of the authors asked the readers–How did you meet your husband or true love? It seemed an appropriate question for that event. Two readers, however, responded that they were single and were happy to be. And I thought-YES! I know that it’s harder being single on a day when the world (our world) celebrates couples but being single can be a positive choice. I’d rather to happily single than unhappily married, know what I mean? I’m sure you do.
I met my husband at church when we were in our mid-twenties and have been together for over forty years. I feel blessed because he has proven to be a good friend and a good father to our kids and he’s got a romantic soul–twice a year. On Valentine’s Day and our anniversary. I mean he was an electrical engineer–all right? Romance is a stretch for him! 
So I hope whether single or “coupled” that you enjoy Valentine’s Day.
Fun Fact: Necco Sweethearts — a.k.a. conversation hearts — were invented in 1866. Each box has approximately 45 sayings — including “True Love,” “Hug Me,” and “You Rock” — but you can personalize your own, too. And about 10 new sayings are added each year. So how about that???
–Lyn Cote
BTW, my wintry romance, WINTER’S SECRET, is still FREE on all online retailers. Click here.
WINTER’S SECRET
Clean Wholesome Mystery and Romance
Some secrets chill to the bone….
Smashed heirlooms, ripped upholstery and rifled drawers—who is breaking into homes during a record-breaking snowy winter, vandalizing and stealing.
Whoever it is—is targeting the most vulnerable—the seniors of a small northwoods town. As the new sheriff, Rodd Durand, home again to small town Steadfast, Wisconsin, takes on the Snowmobile Burglar.
In the course of her duties, Wendy Carey, the home health nurse, discovers each new break-in and wants more than anything to stop him. The small town reels as the burglar eludes capture and steps up his crimes. A vindictive woman and a secret baby heighten the suspense. When Wendy and Rodd begin to fall in love, family complicates matters. But the real stumbling block to their love lies within. Can they break through their own insecurities over the past?
Welcome to Steadfast, Wisconsin, a small town whose people and mysteries you may never forget~
Originally published February 2002 in trade paperback by Tyndale House Publishers.
Enjoyed this book; good mystery plot with a wholesome romance budding between the new town sheriff Rodd and the towns visiting nurse Wendy . The ongoing mystery of who is breaking into local homes while the family and owners are away carries you through to the end when the author then grabs you again with a new mystery about the fate and family of a baby the sherrif saves from a car accident ! Though not the usual type of romance I read I will be back to read the next book in the series.