Valerie Banfield 

Author and Basket Weaver

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Valerie Banfield ~ Books and Baskets


Talespinner to the lost, the loved, and the found

Welcome! Whether you're looking for a story or something to create with your hands, I hope you'll discover some inspiration while you're here. You'll find my novels carry messages of hope, redemption, forgiveness, faith, and truth. Touches of romance and humor, intertwined with intrigue, suspense, and unexpected twists, are intended to lift your spirit and to direct your eyes and heart to our Creator.

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Award Winner!


While I Count the Stars won the Cascade Award in Historical Fiction. One of the judges stated, "I am speechless with how much I loved this book." 


Savannah and Micah: two imperfect people; an unlikely pairing. As WWII’s firestorm engulfs Costa Rica, will hasty promises prove too costly to uphold?


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Meet a wily and determined Audrey who will stop at next to nothing to step up in the world.

As for JoDee? What woman doesn't look for a little thrill every now and then?

A little risk here, a little gamble there. What's the harm?



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Valerie's books are available in paperback and eBook formats. Visit the BOOK PAGE to see all of your shopping options.

A Few Quick Bits:


Signs of Life. So much for starting over. The business is failing, the relocation a disaster. The overzealous cop's trumped up accusations stoke the misery. Is anyone in control here?

 

While I Count the Stars.  With any luck, Savannah will find the solution to her dilemma. How hard can it be? She only needs one suitable man. At the same time he shows up, the shadow of World War II descends upon the peaceful Costa Rican countryside. Will the conflict tear their world apart or will love abide all things?


Sidetracked: If Yesterday Steals Tomorrow. Where does Nate go when life throws him off course? Where can Sammi run when depression and fear lurk around every corner? Join their unimaginable journeys as they venture through seasons in their lives that neither anticipated nor wanted. Amazon review: "God is the engineer and He always brings the train into the station right on time."


Anchored: A Lamp in the Storm is my first work of historical fiction. "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Matthew 25:13. When the tempest roars, which path will you choose?


Gifted: A Basket Weaver's Tale. First, Alzheimer's Disease intrudes on Connie's world; then, a stranger pulls her into his deceitful scheme. Honor and integrity carry a price. What is the cost of their redemption?


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