Romantic Hearts #2

In "Lost Love," Donna’s heart sways from her fiancé Bert to Harris, the director of her amateur play, only to be dashed when Harris warns her that men like him "only play at love." Left reeling, she tries to return to Bert—only to discover he’s moved on, leaving her with a quiet, bittersweet hope for happiness somewhere ahead.

In "Part Time Wife," Ella balances her engagement to Joel with a new job under the sharp eye of department store executive Francesca in New York. As Francesca shares her own long-distance marriage with John—fueled by weekly calls from California—Ella finds herself torn between ambition and love. When Joel insists she choose between career and commitment, Ella makes her decision, only to be urged by Francesca to reconsider before it’s too late.

In "Love Was the Winner," physical education teacher Janet finds herself drawn into the world of professional tennis when she becomes the tour’s elusive secretary and practice partner to star player Clint. As their relationship deepens, she uncovers a painful truth: she’s not the first woman to hold the role—and the man she loves may not be who she thought. With emotions running high and loyalties shifting, Janet must navigate a tangled web of affection, deception, and unexpected feelings, all while the tour moves on.

In "A Ballot from My Heart," Marcia, newly working for the Independent Party after her father’s passing, finds love with assistant district attorney Mark—only to be caught between loyalty to her late father’s legacy and her growing belief in Mark’s fight for reform. As their relationship strains under political pressure, Marcia must choose between the party she once trusted and the man she loves, using her pen to expose the truth.