Actual Romances #1

In "I Refused to Share My Husband's Love!", newlyweds Carol and Emery face a test of devotion when Emery’s step-sister Esther returns from a trip, stirring unexpected tension. When Carol’s jealousy leads her to sabotage a canoe ride with Esther, Emery’s choice to save her first becomes a quiet but telling moment. The story unfolds with tender stakes and emotional honesty, capturing a fleeting, intimate clash of loyalty and longing.

In "Had I the Right to Love?", Doris—shaped by the emotional distance of her privileged upbringing—finds connection with her husband Colin, only to face a life-altering diagnosis that reshapes their marriage. As they journey across the world in a shared race against time, the weight of expectation and the quiet hope of love are tested in ways neither could have foreseen.

In "I Ran from Romance!", Marie flees an arranged marriage in Quebec, seeking refuge in a remote northern town where she hires Pierre as her hunting guide. As their time together deepens, a surprising connection forms—until Marie learns the truth: Pierre is the very man she’s been running from, also escaping an unwanted engagement. The wedding looms, but what happens when two people run toward each other instead of away?

In "My Heart Had No Faith!", Mary’s fear of abandonment drives her to sabotage Jack’s friendship with his best friend Bill—and even his chance at a promising job—out of jealousy. As her insecurities grow, the strain on her relationship with Jack becomes unbearable, testing the limits of trust and love.

In "A Love Can Die!", Eve’s heart swells for her boss Larry, only to find him entangled with Lily—until Lily marries another. When Eve and Larry finally wed, their ski honeymoon takes a sudden turn when Larry receives a call from Lily, sparking a moment of doubt. But as the truth unfolds, Larry insists his feelings for Lily have long since faded.