Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just Hearts

Set during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, this heartfelt middle-grade/YA novel follows the Marquez family in Redlands, California, as each member navigates their understanding of love, identity, and belonging. Through the perspectives of a dedicated father, a warm-hearted partner, and children with unique outlooks on life and emotions, the story explores love in its many forms—highlighting kindness, honesty, and connection within a blended family.