PRAISE

“Collins’s piercing exploration of faith, sacrifice, and redemption gives this epic love story an intricate depth often missing in similar titles.
—BookLife by Publishers Weekly

“Listeners are in for a treat….Sound effects and dialogue create a cinematic audio production emphasizing love, faith, and resistance. Listeners will be immersed in a vivid ancient world they won’t soon forget.”
–Kirkus Reviews

“Collins’ epic historical adventure and romance is full of pulse-pounding scenes. A cinematic full-cast production with soundtrack, effects, and vivid sound mixing.”
—ALA Booklist

“An incredible story of Valentine’s life-an immersive tale with a surprising twist that shows that true love never dies.”
—The Historical Fiction Company

“A powerful novel that asks as much of the reader as it does of its hero. It stands as a definitive recommendation for anyone drawn to cinematic sagas, where the clash of swords in ancient Rome meets the deeper collision of faith and duty, a story both grandly epic and achingly human….The audiobook added an entirely new dimension to this story, transforming the narrative into something immersive and visceral.”
—Chanticleer Book Review

“Collins has written a riveting, page-turning story about an elusive historical figure we celebrate every February the fourteenth. In his cinematic account, we get a fascinating look at how he might have lived and loved in Ancient Rome!”
—San Francisco Book Review

“Collins’s creation of a vivid interpretation and exploration of the legend of Saint Valentine deserves widespread acclaim, and will reach a large audience of historical fiction readers.”
—Midwest Book Review

“The Legend of Valentine is an entertaining historical novel about action, love, and what it means to have faith. In time, the storylines intersect via Valentine himself, leading to a final plot twist that befits the preceding spirited adventure and that exceeds expectations, resulting in final satisfaction.”
—Foreword Reviews

“The Legend of Valentine delivers an arresting fusion of meticulously researched historical fiction, star-crossed romance, and spiritual rebirth.”
—IndieReader

“Readers looking for a historical novel full of drama and intriguing characters will enjoy The Legend of Valentine. The narrative is cinematic, with lots of action, conflict, and betrayals. The characters are well-drawn and distinct.”
—BlueInk Review

“The Legend of Valentine is a powerful tale about love’s triumph over adversity. Collins melds history and myth, offering readers a unique perspective on a timeless story.”
—Readers’ Favorite