Valentine #18 September 1965

Peg believes she and Jimmy Foster share something rare, even as he charms other girls. When Jimmy leaves town to escape a forced marriage, Peg is sure his return will finally be hers—only to learn he’s made the same promises to several girls, including Sue, Lily, and Vera, all waiting to meet him.

Sara Ann Grimes is determined to connect with her boyfriend Wayne Foster by diving into his passions—guitars, motorbikes, and botany—only to find her enthusiasm might be pushing him away. As she tries to keep up with Wayne and his friends Tommy and Cedric, her efforts to bond take an unexpected turn. The story explores the fine line between shared interests and losing oneself in the process.

Polly Carter’s tour with Pete Dexter’s band ends, and she’s back home when Charles Edmunds shows up with a surprising confession—his earlier coldness was born of jealousy. As she stands at the threshold of what might be a new beginning, Polly feels the quiet pull of something just beyond the familiar.

Sally Hughes, a London waitress dreaming of a Parisian escape, finds her plans upended when she meets Peter Manton on the city streets—two strangers mistaken for something they’re not, each drawn into a fleeting moment of glamour and surprise.