Valentine #13 July 1968

Louise tries to believe Ken when he says he loves her, but the memory of a terrifying night at a dance still haunts her—when a boy promised a ride home, only to take her to a secluded place and threaten her. Six months later, she’s caught between trusting Ken and the fear that someone like him might not be who he seems.

In a smoky Chicago nightclub, singer Natalie Raine belts out a tune as tension rises when gangsters take control of the venue. Trumpet player Clay Carlton faces a tough choice when he’s forced to play for his new boss, but the offer he’s given might be harder to walk away from than he expected. With Bernie Grover and Leola Tremaine caught in the shifting currents of the night, the summer heat turns more than just the air.

When Pat and David marry, their quiet courtship leaves Carol wondering how two so shy people ever found each other. It all began on a bus, where a mysterious letter left behind sparked a quiet misunderstanding—one that might have been the start of something much more.