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Love at First Sight #22

Jul 1953 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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This anthology issue features romantic stories including "Impulse!" in which Mitchell Patterson meets his cousin Flo's friend Sandy at a wedding rehearsal and experiences an immediate attraction, leading to a spontaneous marriage proposal that same night. The collection also includes stories titled "Dangerous Pretense" and "I Threw Myself at Him," among other romantic tales.

Contains 4 stories
Dangerous Pretense
8 pp · Romance

Christine Page, a secretary at the Pentagon, finds herself drawn to Lieutenant Rex Marlowe, a charming Navy officer with a reputation for fleeting romances. Though warned by her boss Don Rogers and his wife Mary about Rex’s playboy ways, Christine is determined to keep her distance—yet she can’t help feeling intrigued by his attention. As Rex begins to pursue her, Christine must navigate the delicate balance between resisting his advances and staying true to her own guarded heart.

Impulsive!
7 pp · Romance

Christine Page, a young woman with a reputation for fleeting romances, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Lieutenant Rex Marlowe, whose intense declarations of love leave her torn between joy and doubt. As their whirlwind romance unfolds, she grapples with the fear that his feelings may be just another game, especially when his jealousy flares after she’s seen with another man.

I Threw Myself at Him
7 pp · Romance

Vonda, a hat-check girl with a quiet heart, makes a bold move when she confesses her feelings to Davis Buckland, a man haunted by his past and a former oil tycoon. As they navigate a fragile connection built on honesty and mutual need, their unexpected romance begins with a daring bargain that leaves both wondering if love can truly grow from such an unlikely start.

One Crazy Night
8 pp · Romance

Joyce Ames throws a wild party in her new apartment to celebrate her independence, embracing a bold, carefree persona after years of being seen as a wallflower. When her aloof and stern neighbor, Sanford Pickering, unexpectedly arrives and demands the party end, her dream of popularity collapses in embarrassment. As the night spirals into chaos, Joyce confronts the cost of her rebellion—and discovers that the man she’s been dreaming of might just see her in a new light.

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