Brides Romances #15

Nikki Weston, the sharp-witted high school senior known as "the Brain," finds herself drawn to popular classmate Gary Rodgers, whose campaign for president she reluctantly agrees to manage. As their time together deepens, Nikki begins to question whether her feelings are returned—or if she’s just another stepping stone in Gary’s rise. When he finally confesses his affection, the moment hangs in the air, charged with the weight of unspoken hopes and the quiet ache of wanting more than just a victory.

Marcia Haines returns home from an extended trip to find her longtime boyfriend Jack has married someone else, leaving her heartbroken and humiliated. As she struggles to move on, she meets Paul Riggs, a charming newcomer who quickly captures her attention. But when the town’s whispers begin to swirl, casting doubt on Paul’s intentions, Marcia must decide whether to trust her heart or the rumors clouding her judgment.

In "Pampered," Gloria Phillips—used to a life of luxury—ventures to a remote hunting lodge with her father, Mr. Phillips, and her wealthy fiancé, Wayne Farnsworth. When she hires guide Brad Norton for a canoe trip, a sudden storm strands them in the wilderness, forcing Gloria to confront her own dependence and discover a strength she didn’t know she had. As the days pass, a quiet connection grows between her and Brad, changing everything she thought she knew about herself and love.

Nikki Weston, the studious editor of her school paper, gets her chance to be close to popular Gary Rodgers when he asks her to orchestrate his campaign for senior class president—but she's haunted by the fear that once the election is over, he'll have no reason to remember her. As the votes roll in and victory looms, Nikki wrestles with whether the time she's spent helping Gary could ever mean something more than just a campaign manager's duty.