Patrick Ainsworth, seeking adventure, plans to leave Ainsworth Castle and sail to America with Captain Turnbull. Penelope Summerfield, in love with Patrick, tries to persuade him to stay, but he remains resolute. Jeffrey, Patrick’s brother, reveals his feelings for Penelope, complicating the situation.
Sixteen-year-olds Layla and Sophie had been best friends for years and years. As they got older, each had come to have feelings for the other, but neither had dared to express them. Then Sophie went on a trip to Europe with her parents, and what she learned there would change everything.
Young man and young woman come together in the mountains while trying to recover from personal disappointments. They go their separate ways then come back together later to operate a business they had dreamed about for years.
Story intro: Don becomes involved with two young teen dance Students, who are selling chocolate bars to raise money for their Dance Academy. After the meeting he is so uptight, he goes out looking for relief from a 'lady of the night' and meets Brianna and Aliyah.
I met Sarah on her honeymoon. We swam together, we walked together, we talked together. I helped her see what I think she already knew. Hot coffee and perfect croissants helped.
A woman who swims nude at dawn is a treasure, everyone knows that. I wasn't going to push her, but I made sure she knew I would be there when and if she needed my help. She did, and I was.