Valentine #8 July 1967

In "Your Summer Dream," Jill, a young woman walking home along the shore, crosses paths with a mysterious beachcomber who seems too polished for the seaside setting. When he hands her a lost ticket to an exclusive event, their chance encounter sparks a whirlwind of intrigue—especially when she realizes he’s far more at ease with fine dining than she expected. As their brief romance unfolds, Jill must decide whether to trust the man who claims to be just a waiter, or if his charm is just another performance.

Jan, after escaping from an approved school, finds a hidden five pounds in a barn and uses it to reinvent herself—new clothes, a bold new hair color—hoping to start fresh. With Pete Dexter watching from the shadows, her quiet rebellion begins, but the road ahead is uncertain.

Jenny thought she’d never marry a gambler—especially after her father’s lifelong habit. But when Clive, a steady stock broker, asks her to marry him, she believes she’s found someone different. Their plans for a future together seem set, until a sudden win at the track brings a shocking twist: her father’s horse, Copper Mine, just made a fortune—exactly the same name Clive used to explain their financial breakthrough. Now Jenny must confront the truth, caught between her trust in Clive and the painful coincidence that links him to her father’s past.

Nurse Judy Appleby is racing against the clock to help her next-door neighbor, Old Captain Ely, after he falls and can’t get up—risking her job if she’s late. That afternoon, she accepts a ride from a stranger, Rick Masters, a professional gambler whose sudden declaration about love at first sight leaves her both startled and intrigued. As their paths continue to cross, Judy finds herself caught between duty, loyalty, and something she never expected.