Realistic Romances #3
In "The Dream Next Door," Lila finds herself caught in a web of temptation when her husband Harry’s boss, Roy, offers career boosts in exchange for favors. As their secret grows, a trip to a secluded resort pushes things to a breaking point—until the company’s president, Mr. Russell, steps in with a revelation that changes everything. Astarita’s expressive art brings the tension to life in this 1951 Avon romance, where ambition, loyalty, and quiet integrity collide.
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Lila flirts with Roy, the vice president of the company where her husband Harry works. In exchange for her affections, Roy promotes Harry to better jobs. Roy and Lila travel to a resort where Roy demands “payment” for his assistance, but Lila refuses. Roy is caught by Russell, the firm’s president, and fired. Lila confesses all to Mr. Russell. Mr. Russell says Harry got his promotions due to his own ability and Harry even gets Roy’s old job, now.
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