Katherine Valentine

The quintessential “cozy” book is one that’s “chocked-full of kind-hearted characters, with a terrific story masterfully told, and a satisfying – and generally happy -- ending.” Katherine Valentine’s Dorsetville books are quintessentially cozy. Set in a fictional New England town, the stories center on the Catholic parish, St. Cecilia’s, and its pastor, Father James Flaherty. The Dorsetville books have all the prerequisites for a heart-warming series: quirky characters coping with both life-altering and everyday events with a faith that is both pure and quite evident – along with a sense of humor. These books are an antidote, as many cozy books are, to the inhumanity we often see in our newspapers and on television – showing a side of the world that’s always there, but not always focused on. Make sure to see the author’s website for the menu from the Country Kettle in Dorsetville – along with some recipes for diner fare, including meat loaf and Johnny cakes.

Books

The Dorsetville Series (Fiction)

Mystery

Author Profile:

Katherine Valentine lives in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut from which she draws inspiration for the Dorsetville series.

"God's angels don't have to take me to heaven when I die," Katherine says, "I already live there."

The idea for Katherine's first book, A Miracle for St. Cecilia's came on the heels of a prayer.

"My husband was reaching retirement age and through several horrific tragedies, we had lost everything we had accumulated over a thirty year marriage, including our home and life savings.

"On my husband's sixty-four birthday, I went for an early morning walk, wondering if God had forgotten about our needs. And, as I prayed, God sent a living parable that strengthened my faith and renewed my courage to go forward and not fear.

"Over the next few days, the storyline for A Miracle for St. Cecilia's just seemed to "plop" into my head and I knew in my spirit that this was the answer I had sought. Less than a year later, I was given a multi-book contract with Viking Penguin Publishers. God's promise had come to pass.

But these books were more than just an answer to Katherine's temporal needs; they were also the last leg in a spiritual journey that had begun in 1981 when God miraculously healed her of cancer. Her incredible story, the subject of several books, has been featured on television shows including, "Good Morning America".

Profile and photo from author’s website. Used with permission.

Author website: http://www.katherinevalentine.com/