The Trusting Heart // Wild Orchids — Peggy Dern

Larry was only "pretending" -- he never expected Gail to take him seriously. And now that she knew the truth, could she ever believe in love again? Nothing in Gail Harrison's experience has prepared her for handsome, rich, sophisticated Larry Stillman. Raised in a small Kentucky town by a maiden aunt who doesn't believe in "nonsense" like dating, Gail is incredibly naive for a modern girl of 20. When Larry says he loves her, that he will marry her some day, she believes him. And when he goes home to Florida, she dreams of the day she can join him. That time comes when Aunt Louise departs on a European tour, On her own at last, Gail heads for Florida and Larry expecting to walk off the bus and into his arms. But Larry is off on a yachting cruise arrange when he learned Gail was coming. Instead, she is met by an angry emissary, Troy Benton, who makes it plain he thinks Gail is nothing but a gold digger, out to marry the Stillman millions...and who's orders are, obviously, to send her packing before Larry gets back...

Hero: Troy Benton
Heroine: Gail Harrison

Original Title: Wild Orchids