Meet Corliss Archer #3

When Corliss brings her dog Moronica to the beach, a stern lifeguard ejects them both—but the pup's love of water leads to a crisis that sends Corliss, Dexter, and the lifeguard into a desperate search. Stranded on an island during a storm with a new ally named Danforth Deen, Corliss discovers that Dexter may be in serious danger out on the water. This nine-page romp proves that a day at the beach in 1948 is anything but relaxing.

Corliss scrambles to find the perfect anniversary gift for her parents after running short on cash—and an awkward mishap with a boy leaves her new handbag ruined. When rejected roses meant for the trash heap offer an unexpected chance, Corliss and her friend spot a clever way to rescue the day, though a rival entrepreneur has other plans. This charming tale spins up romantic mix-ups and the timeless teenage art of quick thinking under pressure.

When Corliss takes a summer job at the local library, she spots a chance to play matchmaker between her boss, Miss Sweetly, and the charming but aloof lawyer Mr. Cornwall—so she enlists Dexter Franklin to help engineer a beach picnic that might bring them together. What starts as innocent scheming quickly spirals into a wild evening of mishaps and misunderstandings that somehow manages to work out better than anyone planned.

June Hathaway lands a chance to model in the city's annual fashion show, but when a mysterious admirer named Lou Lester arranges a meeting at the train station, she enlists her reluctant friend Jaxon Jones to keep Lou occupied while she gets ready. What starts as a simple favor spirals into a day of misunderstandings, car trouble, and crossed wires that threaten to derail June's big opportunity—and leave Jaxon convinced he's had enough of the whole situation.