My Romantic Adventures #136

When Dulcy Latimer falls head over heels for charming ranch hand Len Lewis, she believes they're destined for love—until her father fires him and he disappears into the rodeo circuit. Determined to be reunited, Dulcy leaves home and follows him from rodeo to rodeo, eventually landing a job with the show herself, only to discover that Len's attention is increasingly claimed by his specialty act partner, Iris Anson. As Dulcy trails him through performances across the country and into New York, the painful reality of her situation begins to close in, forcing her to confront the gap between her romantic dreams and the life Len has actually chosen.

Emma Lewis breaks the ice at an art exhibit by striking up a conversation with a stranger about Picasso, and when Vic Greene suggests an impromptu picnic, she seizes the moment instead of playing coy. As the two discover a shared appreciation for relaxed, unpretentious romance, their spontaneous connection blossoms into something neither expected to find.

Alice Evers grows up isolated on a Kentucky farm, finding solace in fishing at a nearby pond—but when she decides to leave that lonely life behind, she lands a job on a fishing boat captained by Jeff Trent, a gruff man who demands expertise she doesn't actually possess. Desperate to prove herself after a disastrous start, Alice secretly uses her old fishing gear and makes an extraordinary catch that transforms the boat's fortunes—but at a cost that leaves her convinced she's lost any chance with the captain who matters most to her.

Jack Corriden has carried a torch for Ellen Carsdale since childhood, when her governess tore them apart—but years later, as a college student, he's still convinced she deserves better than him. Desperate to find her the perfect match, he keeps introducing her to impressive men, never realizing that the only person Ellen has ever wanted is the one person who keeps pushing her away. When his meddling finally reaches a boiling point, long-buried feelings come crashing down between them.

Nell Fenton sets her sights on Stan Hartman and decides the modern woman doesn't wait for romance to find her—she hunts it down herself. With tireless determination and a willingness to engineer chance encounters, Nell pursues Stan through dinners, theaters, and surprise visits, slowly wearing down his initial hesitation. But sometimes the hunter discovers the game doesn't always end the way she planned.