True Secrets #28

Joyce Rogers thought her only path to a better life was a wealthy husband, so she left New York for Florida, hoping to find one. There, she met Marty, but his lack of commitment left her wondering if she’d made a mistake—especially when she kept thinking of Bob Conway, the quiet office clerk she’d once dismissed. When she returns to the city, she learns the truth: Bob isn’t poor at all, and Marty was working for him all along.

A small-town girl with a secret life as a bestselling novelist finds her world upended when her fictional persona demands a glamorous real-life transformation. After fleeing the spotlight for a quiet retreat, she meets Jim Stewart, a man who sees only the truth behind the fame—until he discovers her authorship. Their fragile romance hangs in the balance as a new story begins to unfold.

Cherry’s engagement to Hank Davis is on solid ground—until her doubts creep in. Worried his jealousy might ruin their future, she devises a test: convincing her sister Sally to flirt with Hank, then pretending to be jealous herself. When Hank reacts with equal suspicion, the two end up seeking help from a marriage counselor, only to find their reactions are… surprisingly normal.

Gwen Lanier thought her summer romance with lifeguard Peter Marron was perfect—until jealousy crept in, and their engagement ended on the train ride home. There, a chance encounter with a fashion photographer and his wife sparks a quiet revelation about love and loyalty. When Gwen returns to the beach, she finds herself drawn back to Peter, and the past begins to unfold again.