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Bold Moves That Captured His Heart: Real Women's Stories #4

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An adorable guy rang up my groceries every Thursday at Franprix. One day, I slipped a pretty box of macarons onto the conveyor belt. He eyed it curiously. "This is for you," I said. He opened it to find my phone number inside. For a year now, he's been leaving macarons on my living room table before work.

Gwendoline, 24, actress

Everything Duras!

I devoured Marguerite Duras to impress him, quoting her passionately and defending her in the teachers' lounge. Turns out he couldn't stand her, but my fiery loyalty and passion won him over completely.

Marina, 30, Italian teacher

Make Friends with His Mother

I met my future mother-in-law before her son! At my bookstore job, she asked about some titles. While checking inventory, a handsome dark-haired man appeared: "Found it, Mom?" Love at first sight. The books were in stock, but I said no, took her number, and called from work. Days later, her son texted me. We're still together.

Marianne, 28, sales assistant