'Funny Valentine gently subverts the outworn conventions of the chick-lit genre ... a warmly observed, big-hearted rom-com with some real humour and a page-turning plot.' -- Observer 'Absorbing ... Stevie is an engaging Everywoman for the twenties/thirties generation ...there is a humanity in her take on relationships that ensures that FUNNY VALENTINE will be as popular as the rest of her oeuvre.' -- Stephanie Merritt, Observer 'She is the queen of witty one-liners' -- Guardian 'Terrific. Jenkins has hit on a winning formula ... mixing the intriguing world of celebrity with a good old-fashioned opposites attract romance. She's adept at creating endearing and comic characters, and spinning them into an entertaining yarn ... will hold you captive until the last page. A successful follow-up to Jenkins' debut best-seller Honeymoon, and fans will recognise the witty one-liners and fast-paced plot.' -- Kerrie Thackeray, Daily Express 'She is hip. She is hot. Above all, she is realistic about love, and highly original ... her work is sharp, funny and grown-up; her characters are three-dimensional' -- Weekend Australian 'A very funny, witty novel.' -- Herald Express, Devon 'Plenty of drama ... Perfect for a long train journey.' -- Out 'Funny and fast-paced.' -- Bournemouth Daily Echo 'A humorous look at the nature of fame.' -- Reading Evening Post 'Delightfully funny' -- Heat (Aug)
