Girls' Romances #136
"Secret Love" in Girls' Romances #136 (1968) delivers a heartfelt look at young love and second chances, with Jay Scott Pike’s expressive art bringing Karen’s emotional journey to life. When her parents set her up with a suitable suitor, Karen begins to wonder if her heart still belongs to Kip—now a changed man pursuing his future at college. The story unfolds with quiet sincerity, letting the tension between past feelings and present choices speak for itself. Cover by Jay Scott Pike.
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Karen's parents arrange for their daughter to meet Roger, a young man of whom they approve. Karen dates him and believes she is falling in love. Kip and his band play a gig at the college and Roger steps aside, allowing Karen to discover whether her feelings for Kip are still alive. Kip has reformed, is taking his future seriously, and is attending college. He intends to marry Karen, and she is elated.
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