Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Last Valentine by Andrea Renee Cox, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: The Last Valentine
Author: Andrea Renee Cox
Publisher: Writing to Inspire Publications
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Genre: Christian Fiction, Romantic Tragedy, Sweet Romance, Men’s Fiction, Short Story
Zechariah attempts to make his wife’s last Valentine’s Day extra special, but everything keeps going wrong. When her final moments draw near, will he find a way to push beyond his own grief to gift her a final burst of joy?
This award-winning romantic tragedy is perfect for fans of the movies Roman Holiday, Collateral Beauty, and A Walk to Remember.
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About the Author
Born and raised in north Texas, award-winning author and Editor of the Year nominee (2026) Andrea Renee Cox is a born-again child of God who enjoys writing stories that inspire, copyediting Christian fiction manuscripts, tutoring middle school students, and going on road trips with her family. Whether she’s working on historical or contemporary, women’s fiction, sweet romance, or romantic tragedy, she uses her skills in research and writing techniques—as well as a large dose of prayer and guidance from God—at every turn in the journey to produce the best story of her ability every single time. Her books may be found on her website (andreareneecox.com), and readers are welcome to follow her blog and subscribe to her newsletter for the latest updates in her journey.
If you’re looking for a quick read, The Last Valentine fits the bill. It’s a short story that can be read in one sitting. But Andrea Renee Cox packs a lot of feeling into not a lot of pages!
Zechariah’s wife Emmalie is terminally ill, and he wants to make her last Valentine’s Day special. But nothing seems to go right, and Zechariah fears his best efforts won’t be worthy of his beloved. The story reminded me a bit of O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi, as, unbeknownst to him, Emmalie is trying her best to make his day special, too.
We know from the outset that this will be an emotional read, and so it is. My heart went out to Zechariah, as he hit one snag after another with his gift while struggling to keep his grief at bay just a little longer. And even though we all probably suspect where the end of ths book is generally going, I don’t want to say so much about it here that I totally give it away. The story is Cox’s to tell, and she does so with gentle, flowing prose that feels like a hug.
The book has some thoughtful questions for discussion at the end, so this would be a good short read for a book club. And it’s a beautiful reminder that with the bitter taste of loss, there is always a sweet threat of hope.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from JustRead Publicity Tours. I was not required to leave a review. All opinions here are mine, and I don’t say nice things about books I don’t actually like.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive an electronic copy (PDF, MOBI, or EPUB) of The Last Valentine, a paperback copy of Novelists in November, and a couple of bookmarks and stickers!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 26, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 2, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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Lisa, thank you for participating in the JustRead blog tour for The Last Valentine. I’m so grateful you enjoyed Zechariah and Emmalie’s story.
It was wonderful! Thank you for stopping by my blog.