Heart Throbs #14

A candy factory girl dreaming of glamour gets her wish when she's chosen as the face of Morley Chocolates, but her whirlwind rise to fame—and her growing feelings for the charming advertising manager behind it all—begins to blur the line between the life she wanted and the life she's actually living. As Donna Richards discovers, sometimes the most dazzling opportunities come with unexpected complications that force you to question what you really want.

Sharon Muir has always felt overshadowed by her beautiful twin sisters Judy and Janet—until Gary Andrews, a charming visitor to her father's lake resort, shows genuine interest in her love of fishing. When Sharon realizes the twins have invited Gary to their party, she panics and invents a fake date to keep him away, then watches her lies unravel. With her sisters' unexpected kindness and a second chance at honesty, Sharon discovers that letting go of bitterness opens the door to something she'd thought impossible.

A struggling young artist named Mimi Clark dreams of escaping poverty through her paintings, sharing hopes and simple pleasures with fellow artist Neil Brett—until the renowned critic Phillip Devereaux discovers her work and offers her a glimpse of the glamorous life she's always wanted. As Mimi finds herself swept into a world of luxury and opportunity, she must confront the true cost of her ambitions and the choices that define who she really is.

Joan Foster thought she was ready to marry Bert Evans, until a chance encounter with her former flame Vic Stuart at an engagement party awakens feelings she can't ignore. When Bert discovers Joan and Vic sharing a kiss on the terrace, the misunderstanding forces Joan to confront the truth about her heart—and what she really wants.