A Dogwood Valentine — Karen Fox

Love is in the air as Dogwood prepares for the annual Valentine's Day Ball....This short story anthology includes:A Ring of Truth by Laura HaydenTwo anonymous donations, two competitive bidders, and two sleuths. It'll take Cole Lattimer and his unofficial, official fiancé to untangle the mystery of who wins what when controversy flares at the Valentine Day's Ball Fundraiser. Trust in Love by Jodi AndersonAfter making a good home for herself and her son, Lana Henderson volunteers to help plan the Valentine's Day Ball. But can she trust her distracted boyfriend to see how much the event means to her? Everything Tastes Better with Love by Karen FoxCaterer Chloe Davidson never expected competition in bidding for the annual Valentine's Day Ball to lead to sharing her kitchen or finding a new friend...or maybe he's more than a friend?Sold on Love by Sharon SilvaWhen Travis Boone agrees to participate in the Bachelor Auction fundraiser, he's a little skeptical of what he's getting himself into. But the winning bidder and his date for the Valentine's Day Ball could be more than he bargained for.Home is Where the Heart Is by Angel SmitsBridgette Murphy dreams of going to the Valentine's Day Ball, but she never expects that an unlikely friendship may help her find her perfect match there.The Matchmaker by Pam McCutcheonMistaken for a professional matchmaker, Aimee Drury decides to help nerdy Conrad Bauer find a date for the Valentine's Day Ball anyway. But what happens when the matchmaker wants to be his match?Puppy Love by Torie FoxStroke survivor Jefferson Clarke has made great progress thanks to his dedicated and beautiful physical therapist, Maggie. One night at the Valentine's Day Ball shows him how capable he's become, and how many people-and pets-truly want to be part of his life.