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Love at First Sight #8

Mar 1951 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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# Love at First Sight #8 This anthology issue contains multiple romantic stories. "In My Sister's Shadow" follows a narrator who falls in love with Gary Bryant, a famous Hollywood cameraman, only to discover his sister Devra has also set her sights on him; the narrator ultimately wins Gary's heart and they leave together. Another story features a character named Tory who overcomes her nervousness at a social event through a kiss from Steve, leading them to realize they are in love and decide to marry.

Contains 4 stories
My Daring Pretense
8 pp · Romance

Lucy Dillon, a young woman who lives in the servants’ cottage on the Orton estate, finds herself unexpectedly swept into a moment of fantasy when she meets Nevin Garner, a handsome newcomer, after a near-accident. Though she’s been dreaming of him from afar, her hopes are tested when she must hide her true identity from him—and even more so when Yolande Orton, the wealthy and haughty daughter of the house, returns and confronts her.

In My Sister's Shadow
7 pp · Romance

Shayne, long overshadowed by her glamorous sister Devra, finds unexpected love with cameraman Gary Bryant—only to be shattered when she discovers he was previously married, triggering a deep-seated fear of "castoffs" that threatens to destroy their budding relationship. As their romance unravels, Shayne grapples with her past and her insecurities, even as the director Nicholas Carlin begins pursuing her, offering a new kind of "first" that may not be what she truly wants.

Second Best with Him
6.67 pp · Romance

Java Tempest, a confident woman who’s always played second fiddle to her glamorous roommate Cara Blair, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Cara’s fiancé, Ted North, during a night out meant to cover for Cara. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, Java must navigate her growing feelings for Ted while protecting him from the truth about Cara’s double life—and the shocking twist that changes everything.

Her Strange Hold on Him
8 pp · Romance

Tory Leigh, a newly signed ice skater, finds herself drawn to Steve Kearns, the show’s star, as their partnership blossoms into romance. As their relationship deepens, Steve’s manager, Yvonne Brown, begins subtly undermining Tory, planting seeds of doubt and tension that threaten to unravel their bond.

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Full credits

artist, inker Ken Rice
cover pencils, inks Alice Kirkpatrick

Reprints

Reprinted in Complete Love Magazine #1 [175] (1954)

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