Career Girl Romances #25

In "Second Look," Jo, a steady secretary at a movie studio, finds her routine upended when the new president takes over—suddenly, the office isn’t just busier, it’s a different world. With no fanfare and just a few sharp glances, the shift in power changes everything, and Jo must navigate the unfamiliar terrain of a workplace that’s no longer quite her own.

Ann has always admired Gil, the most popular boy at school, but her lack of self-confidence keeps her from even trying to talk to him—until her friend Rene pushes her to believe in herself. When Ann decides to change her attitude and approach Gil directly, she's stunned to discover how differently he responds to her newfound confidence.

A young woman traveling to a military academy prom learns troubling news about her boyfriend Ed Bradford—that he's been dating other girls—and begins to wonder if the class ring she expects him to give her at the prom will truly mean what she hopes it does. As she grapples with doubt and jealousy on the journey south, she confides in her fellow traveler Carrie Moore, whose own perspective on love and ambition may shift how she sees her relationship. "A Ring Is Only Gold" explores whether a symbol of commitment can bridge the distance and uncertainty between two people.

Kathy and Don were inseparable childhood sweethearts until Don's family moved away, leaving them to sustain their love through years of letters. When Don finally returns and takes her in his arms, all those years of longing culminate in a moment neither will forget.

A young woman escapes heartbreak by training as a dance instructor at Van Kramer's studio, only to find herself falling for the charming studio owner while he seems utterly captivated by her gorgeous rival, Holly Willis. As Alaine Packard struggles to win Van's attention and compete with Holly's natural talent, she discovers that nothing—not even a stunning Halloween costume—can break through his apparent indifference, until a confrontation with her overeager student Joe Carter forces Van to finally reveal what's really been going on.