Romantic Adventures #51

A self-centered model who's spent years manipulating men discovers her match when she arrives at a lakeside lodge determined to add a famous movie star to her collection—only to find herself unexpectedly drawn to someone far more genuine. As Malva Lawrence learns that charm and beauty don't guarantee control over matters of the heart, she begins to question everything she thought she understood about herself and what she really wants. Written with wit and warm insight into how even the hardest hearts can change, "The Time of My Life" captures the sparkling collision between a woman who thought she had all the answers and a man who refuses to play by her rules.

A young puppeteer in New York has built her television success on fairy tales and adventure, but when her writing partner and love, Phil Coburn, wants to steer their show toward genuine emotion and real-life themes, they clash—and he leaves for the West Coast. When Phil returns unexpectedly to watch what might be her final performance, he discovers something in her puppet work that changes everything, and the strings that once pulled them apart may just bring them back together.

A young secretary named Helen discovers that winning her boss's heart takes more than just showing up—it takes strategy, restraint, and knowing exactly when to let her professional mask slip. This practical guide walks through the delicate dance of transforming a workplace dynamic into genuine romance, proving that sometimes the sweetest victories come to those who play it cool first and reveal their warmth only when it truly counts.

A wealthy New York debutante dreads her family's move to small-town Wisconsin—until a rugged construction worker named Steve rescues her from danger and sweeps her off her feet. But when her privileged friends discover she's been "slumming" with a mere laborer, their cruel mockery pushes Steve away and leaves her desperate to win back the only man who's ever made her feel something real. Can she prove she's more than the spoiled brat everyone believes her to be?