{"product_id":"elizabeth-wetmore-valentine","title":"Elizabeth Wetmore - Valentine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eValentine by Elizabeth Wetmore\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📖 A Read with Jenna Book Club Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome stories stay with you long after the final page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the unforgiving landscape of 1970s West Texas, \u003cem\u003eValentine\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful and emotionally charged debut novel about courage, injustice, survival, and the extraordinary strength of women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📖 About the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Valentine's Day, 1976, in Odessa, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early morning hours, fourteen-year-old Gloria Ramírez escapes a brutal attack and seeks refuge on the porch of a local woman's home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat follows is a story that reaches far beyond one terrible night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the community struggles with the aftermath, the lives of several women become intertwined. Each faces her own battles in a world where justice is uncertain, expectations are restrictive, and survival often requires extraordinary courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough their experiences, Elizabeth Wetmore explores the bonds between women, the consequences of violence, and the resilience required to build a life in a harsh and unforgiving environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully written and deeply moving, \u003cem\u003eValentine\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of heartbreak, humanity, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Perfect for Readers Who Love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary and historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotionally powerful stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, complex female characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter-driven novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook club selections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories exploring resilience, injustice, and community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📚 Book Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valentine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elizabeth Wetmore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary Fiction \/ Historical Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780062913265\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, with noted discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read with Jenna book club sticker on the front dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Condition Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned hardcover is in Very Good condition with some cosmetic imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust jacket retains its attractive purple and pink cover artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead with Jenna sticker on the front cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible discoloration\/yellowing along the page edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor signs of previous handling may be present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major exterior tears apparent in the provided photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discoloration has been considered in the asking price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they show the exact book you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧡 Read with Purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery book has a story, and every purchase helps us write a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Bound for Purpose, we're building something bigger than a bookstore. Our mission is to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, one book at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting our journey and giving this book another chapter!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bound for Purpose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62584606392690,"sku":"BFP-0081","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4352\/9330\/files\/20261020_212006.jpg?v=1792545771","url":"https:\/\/boundforpurpose.com\/products\/elizabeth-wetmore-valentine","provider":"Bound for Purpose","version":"1.0","type":"link"}