Carissa Stevens is devastated when her boyfriend of sixteen months, popular Glen Matlock, dumps her for a vivacious cheerleader - and right before the Valentine Masquerade. Shy Carissa believes she'll never have another boyfriend. But at her friend Julie's suggestion, Carissa dries her tears and even joins the planning committee for the dance.

Determined to show Glen she doesn't care, Carissa throws herself into the whirlwind surrounding the upcoming dance and catches the eye of fellow committee member Rafe Kelton. Her ploy is a success - Carissa makes Glen so jealous he asks her to the Masquerade after all. But is Glen her true Valentine? [text from book jacket]