Young Romance #18
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeAn anthology issue containing multiple romance stories. "Just No Good" follows a woman working in a copy department who struggles with her feelings for her boss, Mr. Curtis Martin, as she grapples with jealousy over his attention to another woman and ultimately receives a marriage proposal from him while away on a trip to California. Another story depicts a mother and her two daughters navigating romantic hopes and social occasions, with the daughters planning to debut as "the belles of the ball" at an upcoming dance while their mother reminisces about her own youth and romance.
In "He Called Me Money Mad," office worker Beth takes a Caribbean cruise with her savings, hoping to land a wealthy husband. There, she bonds with oilman Drake, whose marriage allows for casual affairs, but when he refuses to leave his wife, Beth’s dreams collapse—until ship’s purser Tony steps in, revealing his own past pursuit of fortune and love, and offering her something real instead.
In "I Carried a Torch," Janet tries to move on after a painful breakup with Dave, only to find herself drawn back to him when he reappears—now married. Though she’s begun a new relationship with Brian, who proposes, Janet struggles with lingering feelings, unsure if she’s truly ready to let go. As the past and present collide, she must decide what love truly means—before she makes a choice that can’t be undone.
In "The Man I Loved," Dorothy grows restless with her quiet life with boyfriend Lee, so she sends him to spend time with her sister Ann while she goes out on a work-related date. As Lee and Ann grow closer, Dorothy’s jealousy flares—until she realizes her own actions led to the change she didn’t want. The story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional honesty, exploring love, misunderstanding, and the surprising paths relationships can take.
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