Secrets of Love and Marriage #6

When Trudy tells her friend Diana that she hates Rick and never wants to see him again, she launches into a bitter account of his shortcomings—his terrible dancing despite winning a contest, his show-off sailing, his sloped shoulders, his constant jokes, even his false front teeth. But as Trudy recounts every "fault" she can muster, it becomes clear that her complaints might say more about her feelings than about him. When Rick unexpectedly arrives at Diana's apartment, the real test of Trudy's convictions is about to begin.

Hedi finds herself at the altar marrying John Fowler, a childhood acquaintance she barely knows—a union arranged by their well-meaning mothers—and struggles with resentment even as they honeymoon together by train to Miami. As John's genuine kindness and charm slowly win her over during the journey, Hedi discovers her feelings shifting from obligation to real affection. When John asks her to marry him again, this time of her own free will, she realizes that what began as a duty has become a true partnership.

Sue Painter is picky about dating—so picky that her friends decide to set her up with three men at once, figuring something's bound to stick. When she's paired with Bert, a no-nonsense guy who's equally critical of wasting time, something unexpected happens: they challenge each other instead of performing the usual dating dance. As their evening unfolds, Sue finds herself drawn to someone who finally seems to get her.