Glamorous Romances #45

Suzanne Talcott is head over heels for Bruce Rodger's voice on the radio—a crooner she's never met—until her roommates push her to enter the Smartset cosmetics company's "Dream Girl" contest, where the grand prize is a week on the town with Bruce himself. When she wins against all odds, Suzanne finds herself living out her fantasy as Bruce's companion for seven unforgettable days, whisked through a whirlwind of publicity events, fancy dinners, and radio appearances. What she doesn't expect is what those seven days might reveal about the man behind the voice—and about herself.

A young woman named Cindy learns a hard lesson about the difference between being desirable and being trustworthy when her boasting about past dates threatens her budding romance with Greg. When an old flame named Lyle takes drastic action to win her back, Cindy discovers that her careless flirtations have consequences that even Greg's jealousy can't protect her from. This is a cautionary tale about the perils of taking love for granted—told by Cindy herself so other girls won't repeat her mistakes.

Rhoda, a beauty operator, abandons her steady boyfriend Bill to take another cruise, drawn by the thrill of rekindling things with Jerry Lydell, the ship's charming radio operator—a man she quickly discovers treats romance like a casual game, flirting shamelessly with every passenger. As the voyage unfolds in paradise ports and moonlit nights, Rhoda must reckon with what she's really willing to sacrifice for a man who seems incapable of being faithful to anyone.

Betty Carter came to New York to learn the department store business from her father, hiding her wealthy Chicago identity behind plain glasses and a quiet demeanor—until she falls for her charming boss, Peter Briggs, who happens to be engaged to the glamorous Gloria Allen. When Betty's old Chicago friend Rod invites her to a dance, she sheds her disguise and becomes her former self, Liz Carstairs, only to discover that Peter is drawn to her in ways he never was to mousy Betty. Now caught between two identities and two versions of the same man's affection, Betty must decide what she's willing to risk for love.

Mary arrived at Courtland University determined to fit in with the wealthy crowd—even if it meant hiding the truth about working her way through school. But her carefully constructed double life, juggling cab driving and dance hall work on weekends to fund her tuition, threatens to unravel when a charming journalist named Brill Landon discovers her secret, just as Ned Radcliff, the richest boy on campus, asks her to wear his fraternity pin.

Kay Glenn arrives at her roommate Anne's home for spring break carrying a secret: she's fallen in love with a photograph of Anne's brother Gil. When Kay meets him in person, her feelings intensify—but so does her worry when she discovers that the charming widow Drina has already captured his attention. Determined to save Gil from what she believes is Drina's manipulation, Kay sets out to win his heart herself, only to have her carefully laid plans unravel in the most painful way.