Valentine #25 December 1965

In a quiet moment before Christmas, Jane and Peter—excited to finally claim their new home—find themselves face to face with a family in need. When they discover the homeless family has taken shelter in their future home to protect a baby from the cold, Jane is struck by a sudden, quiet understanding. The house, they realize, may belong to someone else after all.

In a daring twist of fate, Rosabella Díaz finds herself at the mercy of Lieutenant Lopez, but with the help of Candy O'Keefe and Cleopatra Smith, she’s transformed into a vision of elegance—just in time for a bold move that sets the prisoners free. As José Diaz watches, stunned by his wife’s beauty, a surprising promise is made that leaves the future uncertain.

Sally Brand is intrigued when Brian Kingsley, the new neighbor, moves in—especially since he seems so kind and handsome. But when she catches glimpses through his window, she’s stunned to see him with a different girl every day. With her parents welcoming him into the house for Christmas, Sally finds herself torn between her growing curiosity and her resolve not to fall for a man who seems to charm everyone but truly care for no one.