First Kiss #33

When a starstruck young woman writes a fan letter to matinee idol Guy Raynor, she never imagines he'll actually read it—or that years later, her casual suggestion about a Wisconsin retreat will bring him and his son into her small town. As Vivian discovers the real man behind the marquee, her childhood idol takes on a whole new meaning, and she finds herself caught between the fantasy she's carried since her teens and the person standing right in front of her.

In "Man Vs. Diary," Dave and Lisa face a series of financial setbacks that keep pushing back their wedding, testing their commitment. When Dave finally saves enough, he’s forced to lend it to his sister’s husband, only to be reminded of his vow to never marry without a nest egg. The story takes a surprising turn when Lisa reveals she’s secretly turned her heartfelt diary entries into bestselling love stories—amassing $5,000—offering a surprising solution to their delay.

A young woman named Mona falls hard for Cole, a charming boy with a reputation as a heartbreaker, but she's convinced their love is different—until doubts begin to creep in. When Cole claims he'll be out of town for the weekend, Mona tries to move forward, only to discover something that shatters her faith in him. "Second Time Around" explores what happens when a girl must decide whether to trust her heart or the warnings everyone around her has been giving.