The first red rose arrives after Mandy sprains her ankle. The second one comes on her birthday. The cards are not signed. Who sent them? Her boyfriend, Matt? Her father? Or does she have a secret admirer?

Mandy hardly has time to think about it. Her sophomore year is so confusing! Matt wants to go steady - but Mandy's not ready yet. Pris, who used to be her best friend, is only interested in dating, so she and Mandy are slowly growing apart. And Ted, her long-time friend, is acting distant and cool.

The red roses remain a mystery—until ten more arrive the day of the Christmas dance, and Mandy learns that secret love can be true love... [text from book jacket]