Love Secrets #38

Janice Parker has always had wealthy, charming Tom Fieldstone wrapped around her finger—until a poised visitor named Peggy Evans arrives in town and threatens everything. As Tom becomes increasingly preoccupied with showing Peggy around, Janice watches helplessly from the sidelines, her pride warring with her determination to win him back, and she hatches a bold plan to prove herself worthy of his attention.

A shy young woman haunted by her fear of physical affection watches Bob Greer—her coworker and secret love—drift away after she freezes up on their first date. Desperate to overcome her paralyzing anxiety, she enrolls in dance lessons with instructor Albert Hale, only to discover that conquering one fear doesn't necessarily lead where the heart truly belongs.

Esther finds herself caught between two very different men: Ricky Hunter, a charming playboy who sweeps her off her feet with romantic gestures, and Frank Mills, a dedicated young intern whose quiet devotion grows stronger with each visit. When both men press her to declare her true feelings, Esther realizes she must confront the question that's haunted her—what does love really mean, and which man holds the answer to her heart?

When Marge meets the handsome Tommy Brent at school, she's instantly smitten—and thrilled when he asks her on a real "heavy date" to a fancy supper club. But desperate to impress him and prove she's sophisticated enough, she reinvents herself for the evening, only to find that trying so hard to be someone she's not turns the magical night into an awkward disaster. As misunderstandings pile up and Tommy begins to avoid her, Marge learns a hard lesson about the cost of pretending—and discovers that the boy she loves might have been struggling with his own insecurities all along.