My Secret Life #29

Eve Sands wasn't always the greatest blues singer of her time—she was a struggling performer named Evelyn who nearly gave up on her dreams until Lou Tanner, a talented pianist, saw potential in her and took her under his wing. Through grueling practice and Lou's devoted mentorship, she transforms from a discouraged girl barely able to afford a meal into the confident performer whose voice electrifies every room, but the price of stardom carries secrets all its own. Now, as an idol to admirers like Sally, Eve reflects on the journey that made her a legend—and what it cost her along the way.

A young woman new to the city lands a job at Parker's Department Store, only to find herself drawn to a charming customer who keeps seeking her out—despite her fear that her disapproving supervisor will cost her the position. When a summons to the administration office threatens her worst nightmare, Martha discovers that her persistent admirer isn't quite who she thought he was. "A Girl to Be Watched" unfolds a sweet romantic surprise that proves sometimes the risk is worth taking.

Ginny spent ten years thinking about the boy next door, Dave Lawler, ever since their teenage romance was cut short by her family's move—but when he shows up at her parents' house a decade later, old feelings resurface in an instant. As they reconnect over dinner and honest talk, a long-buried misunderstanding about letters lost to war and a mysterious blonde from his past threatens to unravel what might be a second chance. Will Ginny and Dave find a way forward, or are some loves simply frozen in time?