First Kiss #1

In "Campus Crush," college student Pam is all work and no play—until football hero Rick proposes a deal: help him with chemistry, and he’ll show her how to have fun. As their unlikely partnership sparks unexpected chemistry, rumors swirl about his intentions, but something deeper is growing between them.

In "One Stolen Kiss," Helen begins a new chapter as a fashion design apprentice in Paris, leaving her farmer boyfriend Steve behind—only for Steve to quietly follow her across the Atlantic, determined to reunite and build a life together. The story captures the quiet tension and longing between them as their paths cross in a city of dreams and secrets.

Cleo's evening with Jimmy Carling starts as a battle of wills—she's determined to provoke a kiss just so she can reject him, but he frustratingly keeps his composure, leaving her furious and confused. When the night seems to end without the confrontation she craved, a sudden moment changes everything, and Cleo discovers that sometimes the best kisses come when you stop fighting for them.

In "Love's Crucible," graduate student Kay finds herself drawn to her chemistry professor, Jules, but their growing romance soon begins to strain both their academic focus. As their personal connection threatens their professional lives, they face a difficult choice—until a deeper understanding leads them to reconnect, not out of passion, but mutual respect.

Joe Cortney is tired of being the reliable extra man—until he meets Cam Evans at a party and discovers she's already on a date with someone else. When a chance kiss sparks something neither can ignore, Joe decides to pursue her in earnest, even if it means tracking her down and following her to Florida to prove he's serious about his feelings. This charming 1957 romance captures the impulsive determination of a good-natured guy who finally decides to go after what he wants.