Secrets of Young Brides #27

A reluctant blind date at the fall festival dance turns into something unexpectedly meaningful when a young woman named Cindy meets Warren, a boy she initially doesn't know is temporarily without sight. As they spend time together—dancing, talking, and sharing quiet moments under the stars—Cindy discovers that Warren sees her in a way that goes far deeper than appearance, and Warren learns that his temporary loss has given him something he wouldn't trade back. When his vision returns, they both understand that the connection they've built will last long after he can see her face.

When a young bride discovers her husband Ben has hidden mounting debts from their lavish honeymoon and early married life, she must decide whether to trust him or confront the truth about their finances. As she uncovers bills and loan notices, Wilma realizes Ben was trying to impress her despite living beyond his means, and she sets out to help him dig out from under five thousand dollars of debt. In "Oh Promise Me!" from *Secrets of Young Brides* #27, a marriage is tested by money troubles and the question of what it really means to keep faith in the person you love.

A young woman named Teddi Byrnes meets the charming Bill Wilson and falls for him quickly, but their budding romance soon reveals a troubling pattern of passionate highs and cruel lows that leaves her questioning her feelings. With her wedding just two hours away, Teddi wrestles with mounting doubt—has she made a terrible mistake, or is she simply wrestling with cold feet? "The Bride" captures the anxiety of a woman on the threshold of a life-changing decision, unsure if the man waiting at the altar is truly the one for her.