The Giving Hearts

I found Valentine’s at the Graff by Jayne Sinclair, book four in the Holiday at the Graff series, a sweet, warm and wonderful story that I really enjoyed. Miranda Evans loved living in Marietta, helping out her grandparents and finding a place where she fits in. She just opened a gift boutique in the historic Graff Hotel that would feature local artists, food and wine. Miranda decides to involve the community in random acts of kindness to celebrate February, the month of love. Miranda has had little time to find love, at least until her high school crush arrives back in Marietta more handsome and out of her reach. Orthopedic surgeon Whitman Telford left town right after high school graduation without planning to return. He resents being told to fill in for a month at Marietta’s hospital before he could work at his dream job in LA. Somehow after getting sucked into the Valentine project along with half the town, Witt starts to wonder if he will still want to see Marietta in his rearview mirror. Miranda shows Wilt that there’s so much more to life than what he anticipated and expected. These two opposites need to decide if a romance might be too much to take a chance on or what they really need. I enjoyed reading this story. Ms. Sinclair is an excellent storyteller, keeping me interested in this story so that I had trouble putting it down. I highly recommend this outstanding book to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

There is just something extra special about the Graff Hotel. Not sure what it is but I have to think it has something to do with the ghost that appears somewhere in every one of the Graff books. Just a little Easter egg. Make sure to look for it while you are enjoying the storis. This story is more about one of the small boutiques inside the hotel and it's owner Miranda. ... AND What a wonderful story this is between Witt and Miranda too. Our author Sinclair Jayne gives us amazing love stories , ones that have you cheering for the nerd that looks like superman. He is our local super doc who can't wait to leave our favorite town of Marietta for anyplace else. Yes, don't worry we will all find out why inside the book and wow it was not at all why i thought either. Then we have Miranda who is really the opposite of Witt. I love the way our author introduces us to Petal, Witts cousin who has been left to him care rather quickly and suddenly. To me Petal is the perfect mid of Witt and Miranda but hey don't tell them I said so okay. I love Marietta and it's wonderful sense of community. There are some great ideas Miranda and Petal used in this book that all of us can use use everyday. Maybe even think of a way to do it from social media but for sure we can do it from our own websites. Oh this book has opened up a wealth of Paying it forward ... Great Read and a Great Way to Help Others As Well.

This was a wonderful sweet read in the Holiday at the Graff Series. Miranda & Whit are such different people but they work so well together. Miranda helps to smooth Whit's rough edges and gets him to see that his memories may not be exactly how things were in his youth. The story if fun yet emotional and definitely one I think everyone will enjoy. I highly recommend it.