Secret Love #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free# Secret Love #1 (1957) This issue is an anthology featuring an advice column by Edith Wood and Lovelorn Editor, where readers write in with romantic dilemmas. The first letter from "Sarah" concerns a girl whose mother warns her that her boyfriend may be unreliable like her own ex-husband, and the editor advises patience and careful consideration before marriage. A second letter from "Sally" reveals a woman in love with a soldier named Bill in Korea, but burdened by a secret annulled marriage from her youth, which the editor warns could become a dangerous deception if not disclosed before marriage. Additional letters address related romantic conflicts, including a young woman uncertain whether her feelings for a serviceman constitute true love.
A young soldier, Pete, finds himself drawn to Sam’s sister Peggy during a rare leave, but his growing feelings are complicated by the stark differences in their backgrounds and the awkward misunderstandings that follow. When Peggy suddenly withdraws after a heartfelt moment, Pete is left confused and heartbroken, unaware that his actions have sparked a misunderstanding that strains his friendship with Sam.
In a military setting, young nurse Cynthia struggles with her growing feelings for Private Bob Lake, knowing their romance violates strict Army regulations forbidding fraternization between nurses and enlisted personnel. Despite the risks and her own reservations, she finds herself drawn to him, leading to a tense, secret meeting under the moonlight where Bob makes a bold and unexpected proposal.
A young woman, after a stormy sail with her fiancé Arthur, is rescued from a lighthouse by its keeper, Joe Barnes, and begins to question her feelings as she recovers. As she grapples with the emotional aftermath of the storm and her relationship, she finds herself drawn to Joe in ways she hadn’t expected.
Sharon, still reeling from being jilted by Dick after their summer romance, finds herself unexpectedly engaged to Johnny, a kind but distant man who seems more like a friend than a lover. As she struggles to understand Johnny’s cold demeanor, she runs into Dick again—only to discover he’s been longing for her all along, leaving her torn between past feelings and her current marriage.
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