Love Story Picture Library Holiday Special #[1971]

In "Never to Be," Patti travels to Fyguera, Central America, chasing the man she loves only to find herself caught in a dangerous web of political intrigue. With her fiancé caught between duty and desire, their romance unfolds amid a volatile plot that could ignite a massacre.

In a hidden valley reached only by a treacherous underground river, Serena—ruler of Baru—faces mounting pressure to marry, with Cyrus determined to win her hand. When two explorers arrive by canoe, she makes a bold choice: she’ll wed one of them, turning her court into a stage for unexpected romance.

In "I'll Be There," Lorna finds herself caught in a web of friendship and unexpected feelings when she agrees to go out with Jim—only to realize she’s falling for him. As Betty wrestles with jealousy and second thoughts, Lorna must navigate her own heart while trying to help her friend, all in the quiet, heartfelt rhythm of a holiday season full of quiet choices and unspoken hopes.

In "Sweet Seventeen," Julia—daughter of famous but constantly quarreling stage actors—grapples with the pressure of her parents' fame and their constant bickering. Seeking independence, she rebels by dating a boy they disapprove of, only to find herself feeling more isolated than ever. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this heartfelt 1971 romance captures a teenage girl’s quiet struggle to belong.

In the quiet hum of office life, Debbie and Pat find themselves caught in a whirlwind of mistaken affections when Ben’s sudden transfer to Jane’s department sparks a rivalry neither expected. As they scramble to decipher Ben’s true feelings, the truth unfolds in a moment that leaves them both stunned—and Jane, it turns out, has her own love story already written.