Glamorous Romances #85

Claire's twice-burned heart has built walls around itself—she's sworn off love and sworn in logic, determined to marry for money and security instead of emotion. When the charming and wealthy Gregg Burleson pursues her with genuine affection, she resolves to keep a tight rein on her feelings and use him as a means to the stable life she craves. But as their dates continue, Claire discovers that keeping her head in control may be far harder than she bargained for.

When Suzanne's boss Peter Lambeth shows no signs of proposing despite their easy companionship, she books a winter cruise to Bermuda to clear her head—only to meet the charming Wilbur Foster, who sweeps her off her feet and asks her to marry him before the voyage ends. Back in New York, Suzanne finds herself engaged to a man from high society, but his parents' cool reception and Peter's cryptic warnings about their relationship begin to plant seeds of doubt that will test where her heart truly belongs.

A chance meeting at an ice rink sets Robina Gray's heart racing when she encounters Lee Travers, a charming stranger from Nevada—but her past as the notorious "love-em-and-leave-em girl" of the tabloids (thanks to a publicity stunt her bandleader father cooked up) threatens to shadow their blossoming romance. As Robina and Lee grow closer over dinners and stolen moments, whispers from an unexpected source suggest secrets that could tear them apart, leaving her to wonder if true love can survive the weight of her reputation.

A fashion artist torn between passionate love and sensible companionship must choose between Mallory Lyman, the charming but commitment-shy older man who's stolen her heart, and Jerry Paxton, the steady advertising executive who offers genuine partnership and understanding. When Mallory leaves town, Anita finds herself drawn to Jerry's honesty and shared interests—but as her wedding day approaches, lingering doubts about settling for the "second-best" kind of love threaten to unravel everything she thought she'd decided.