Realistic Romances #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeAn anthology of romantic stories featuring multiple narratives. One story follows a foreign engineering student named Hari Shahl who develops feelings for an American woman named Natalie at her sorority house, only to have his romantic hopes dashed when she becomes engaged to another man. Another story tells of a woman who meets Tom Hyler, a pilot, and falls in love with him; after a plane crash kills Tom, she is later identified to help his widow, but struggles with the trauma of witnessing the wreckage. A third story involves a female performer named Nola who is caught between her current partner Frank Kinney and another man named Alfredo, ultimately leaving Kinney after Alfredo wins her affections.
In "Triumphant Kisses," Julie, a young woman chasing stardom in Hollywood, finds herself working as a waitress while chasing dreams of television fame. When a charming customer named Jimmy offers help, she soon realizes his intentions are far from professional—until a genuine connection with another diner, Ned, reveals a truth that changes everything. As Julie faces the uncertainty of her future, she must decide what kind of life she truly wants.
In "Disillusioned," a young woman named Natalie finds herself torn between her engaged boyfriend, Tom, and Hari, a foreign university student and heir to an Indian throne who asks her out. As their relationship deepens, Tom confronts Hari with harsh words and shocking revelations, forcing Natalie to reconsider everything she thought she knew.
In "Jinx Girl," Sybil, haunted by the tragic deaths of her three fiancés in separate accidents, vows to never love again. When her employer Joe takes a daring sail during a violent storm, his safe return becomes the unexpected turning point in her life.
In "The Love She Didn't Want," a young woman torn between her passion and a lover’s pride finds her world upended when her quiet sacrifice leads to her dismissal from the circus. After a fall nearly costs her life, she’s rescued by a clown whose secret past reveals a deeper, unexpected devotion. As old wounds and hidden feelings surface, she must confront what love truly means—without the weight of pride or pretense.
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