The Cowboy’s Valentine

A Western Valentine’s Day Romance

By Donna Alward

On Sale: 1/27/2026
A single dad Western romance from New York Times bestselling author Donna Alward

Lacey Duggan’s plan was simple: return to Crooked Valley, sort out her share of the ranch, and leave. But she didn’t count on the ranch’s guarded manager, Quinn Solomon, making her feel like an unwanted guest. And she certainly didn’t count on his adorable daughter melting the walls around her heart.

Widowed single dad Quinn has his life in order. He’s focused on his daughter and the ranch—there’s no room for complications, especially not a city girl who knows nothing about Montana life. Yet, Lacey’s unexpected warmth is bringing light back to his world. With her head telling her to go and her heart begging her to stay, Lacey must decide where she truly belongs. Can a woman who’s just passing through and a man who’s sworn off love find a future together?

Previously published.

Don’t miss other titles by Donna Alward.
  • Christmas on the Ranch
  • The House on Blackberry Hill
  • Treasure on Lilac Lane
ISBN: 9780369776242
Imprint: Harlequin Special Releases
On Sale: Jan 27, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 320
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Western
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Small Town & Rural
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Donna Alward

Biography

Since 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant, teaching assistant, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her new historical fiction tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire.

Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and two cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well.

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<strong>A single dad Western romance from New York Times bestselling author Donna Alward</strong><br /><br />Lacey Duggan’s plan was simple: return to Crooked Valley, sort out her share of the ranch, and leave. But she didn't count on the ranch's guarded manager, Quinn Solomon, making her feel like an unwanted guest. And she certainly didn't count on his adorable daughter melting the walls around her heart.<br /><br />Widowed single dad Quinn has his life in order. He’s focused on his daughter and the ranch—there’s no room for complications, especially not a city girl who knows nothing about Montana life. Yet, Lacey’s unexpected warmth is bringing light back to his world. With her head telling her to go and her heart begging her to stay, Lacey must decide where she truly belongs. Can a woman who’s just passing through and a man who’s sworn off love find a future together?<br /><br /><em>Previously published.</em><br /><br />Don’t miss other titles by Donna Alward.<ul> <li>Christmas on the Ranch</li> <li>The House on Blackberry Hill</li> <li>Treasure on Lilac Lane</li></ul>

ISBN: 9780369776242
Imprint: Harlequin Special Releases
On Sale: Jan 27, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 320
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Western
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / Small Town & Rural
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:

Donna Alward

Biography

<p>Since 2006, <em>New York Times</em> bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with <a href=”https://donnajonesalward.com/romance/” style=”margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; color: rgb(61, 138, 169); font-weight: bold;”>stories of happy endings</a> and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. She’s worked as an administrative assistant, teaching assistant, in retail and as a stay-at-home-mom, but always knew her degree in English Literature would pay off, as she is now happy to be a full-time writer. Her new <a href=”https://donnajonesalward.com/historical-fiction/” style=”margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; color: rgb(61, 138, 169); font-weight: bold;”>historical fiction</a> tales blend her love of history with characters who step beyond their biggest fears to claim the lives they desire.</p><p>Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and two cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well.</p>gt;