Paula does not drink, so her friends think she is boring--but what happens when they manage to change her mind? Paula, beware Mandy is in tears when someone steals her 'phone on a crowded train--but then a handsome young man suddenly hands it back to her. What on earth is going on? Mrs Cheadle is being made unhappy by some very unpleasant people, and no one will help the frail old lady. But they simply don't realise just how clever she is Bella is so looking forward to her cruise holiday, but everyone is being so unhelpful-- until one young guy offers to help. But there is something about him that isn't quite right....... Jenny wants Conrad so badly that it hurts, but he is completely out of reach for a girl like her--or is he? Gaby is an ambitious power-lady with the world at her feet, so she should be very happy, and to all appearances she is--or is she? Harry's wife is being unfaithful and he has finally decided to confront her about it. Careful, Harry. Please be careful Rona wants her dream job more than anything else in her life--but it hurts so badly when she is turned down. So what does she do next? Gonzo is a lazy, overweight, eating machine--just like his master, and Ivana is sick and tired of them both. But then a burglar breaks in downstairs..... Are love and respect important in a relationship? Debbie is just about to find out A book of contemporary fiction presented as an anthology of relationship-based short stories, and written in the style of Jeffrey Archer, O Henry, and Roald Dahl.