Love at First Sight #12

Mary Jo, the self-proclaimed family clown, struggles with a secret crush on Roger, Velda’s wealthy and charming new boyfriend, knowing her feelings are hopeless—especially since Roger only notices her for her jokes. When Velda and her friend Cynthia suddenly announce they’re leaving for Texas to marry two wealthy oil brothers, Mary Jo must hide her heartbreak while pretending to be her usual lighthearted self. But when Roger unexpectedly returns her stolen ring and confesses he’s tired of glamorous women, he surprises her with a proposal—though she wonders if he’s truly choosing her, or just escaping his past.

Jeri Larkin, a young woman struggling to manage her aunt’s antique shop, finds herself at odds with Barnard Washburn, the seemingly inconsiderate pianist living above her. After a tense confrontation escalates when she falls down the stairs and he catches her, their clash of personalities begins to shift into something unexpected. As Jeri grapples with her growing feelings, she discovers that Barnard’s world is far more complicated than she imagined—and that the man upstairs might not be the selfish stranger she believed.

Shep Hayden, a cowboy at the Triple Star Ranch, is engaged to Star Shelley, but her father is wary of him. When Hollywood star Ottillie Erland arrives to stay at the ranch, her flirtatious attention toward Shep stirs deep jealousy in Star, who fears she might lose him—especially as she’s torn between honoring her promise to wait and the urge to elope with Shep that night.

Fran’s romance with Jeff takes a sharp turn when she must introduce him to her family, especially her jealous step-sister Rita, whose schemes threaten to unravel everything. As Jeff’s growing interest in Rita clouds his feelings, Fran must find a way to win him back—without revealing the truth.