"Very Valentine" is a charming story about a woman named Valentine trying to save her family's shoe business while also pursuing her dream of designing the perfect shoe. The book has a strong romantic storyline, taking the reader through Valentine's love life and her struggles to balance it with her familial responsibilities. One of the most unique features of the book is its vivid and detailed descriptions of Italy, which will transport the reader there through Valentine's journey. Overall, "Very Valentine" is a heartwarming and inspiring read for anyone interested in fashion, romance, and family-driven narratives.

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Meet Valentine, an unforgettable and passionate woman with a heart and a dream as big as New York City. Her dream? To design the perfect pair of shoes ...The Angelini Shoe Company, makers of exquisite wedding shoes since 1903, is one of the last family-owned businesses in Greenwich Village. Now, in the twenty-first century, the company run so devotedly by Valentine and her grandmother Teodora faces financial ruin. Juggling a romantic relationship with dashing chef Roman Falconi, her duty to her family, and a design competition for a prestigious department store, Valentine accompanies her grandmother to Italy in the hope of finding inspiration. There, in Tuscany and on the Isle of Capri, she discovers her artistic voice and much more, turning her life around in ways she never expected.

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