Mirabelle #2 May 1970

Janice Harris arrives at a mysterious party where she’s the guest of honor, though she doesn’t know her host or the strange house. As she’s drawn into conversation with a kind stranger on the balcony, the scene shifts unnervingly—everyone vanishes, leaving her trapped with a man whose kindness turns chilling.

Becky Thatcher enrolls in cooking classes, determined to impress her stern instructor—only to find his icy demeanor a constant challenge. When she finally graduates, she’s stunned to learn his coldness wasn’t personal, but born of a strict rule that kept him from pursuing her. Now that the rule no longer applies, a surprising new chapter begins.