Hi-School Romance #15

In "My Desperate Heart," newly arrived college student Ellen finds her relationship with Tim strained when she meets Karen Marshek, a striking exchange student from Switzerland. As Tim spends more time helping Karen study, Ellen’s doubts grow, leading to a painful confrontation that unravels everything. The story captures a moment of raw emotion and regret, where truth and misunderstanding collide in the halls of Baldwin Junior College.

In "To Love or to Honor," Maxine’s carefully planned future—marrying Ralph Shore and running the family store—collides with his secret dream of becoming a gardener. When she breaks things off in frustration, she quickly finds herself drawn to Tom Jordan, only to learn Ralph is working at the Worthington estate. Racing to Elmdale after overhearing a heated exchange about a gardener and an engagement ring, Maxine’s journey takes a sudden turn when a collision on a winding road brings her back to Ralph—just in time to realize that love means honoring someone’s true self, not just their place in a life she mapped out.

In "Kiss Away My Tears," Meg Thomas finds herself caught between two worlds when her engagement to Joe Higgins takes an unexpected turn during a summer trip to Maine. Torn between her promise to Joe and the growing feelings she can't ignore, Meg's quiet moments with Jack Reeves—the game warden she accidentally injured—begin to blur the lines of loyalty and longing. As emotions run high and secrets surface, Meg must face the truth of her heart before the summer ends.