Real Love #70

Jeanie Gordon, raised in an Oregon lumber camp, finds herself at odds with Leo Reid when her sharp mind clashes with his belief that she’s “sweet and simple.” As her aunt Kate warns her about the cost of being too clever, Jeanie struggles to fit in—pretending ignorance around Ken Hartwood while feeling trapped by the lie. When Leo’s sudden marriage to a woman he calls “dumb” shakes her world, Jeanie must decide whether love thrives on equality or illusion.

Marian Ames, the town’s most carefree spirit, finds herself at odds with the local wives, who resent her easy charm and the way she puts their husbands in the spotlight. When Mae brings in her cousin Brand Norman as a possible match, Marian’s bold honesty about the women’s treatment of their husbands sets off a quiet revolution—leading to a marriage that takes her far from the gossip and into a life of her own choosing.

In a heartfelt 1955 romance, Althea Marland—posing as Mary Jones—flees her life as a wealthy heiress after discovering her fiancé Wilbur Shaw is only after her money. Taking refuge with a kind-hearted cabbie named Chris Donovan, she builds a quiet life in his apartment, pretending to be poor. When her lawyers track her down and Chris returns a reward, Althea must confront the truth about love, identity, and what it means to be truly seen—especially when she’s ready to give up everything for a chance at real connection.

Faith Rogers, newly married to rancher Bruce Bromley, finds city life far from the dream she imagined—until her sister Pamela arrives with her wealthy husband, Travis Seymour. As Pamela confesses her own marriage is hollow despite her fancy mink coat and diamond, Faith is forced to confront what truly matters. When trouble strikes the ranch, Faith must decide where her heart truly lies.