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Romantic Adventures #23 (1952)

American Comics Group · 1952 · 52 pages

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ContinueRomantic Adventures #24 →
Contains 8 stories
Cover Girl
8 pp · romance

A lonely orphan arrives in New York with nothing but five dollars, only to catch the eye of Conrad Rogers, a talented commercial artist sketching in Washington Square—and soon finds herself posing for a magazine cover that launches her into unexpected stardom. As her face fills billboards and magazines, she climbs to the heights of fame and wealth, but discovers that success has come at a devastating cost: the love of the man who discovered her. This 1952 romance explores the bittersweet price of becoming a cover girl.

No Place for Elly
1 pp · romance
Elly
Rodeo Romance
10 pp · romance

Barbara Conroy, a skilled bronc rider on her father's Montana ranch, sets her sights on a handsome stranger at a nearby dude ranch and stages a spectacular rodeo performance to win his attention. When Glenn Travis finally notices her, Barbara's dreams seem within reach—but a stunning revelation and a heartbreaking rejection send her reeling, forcing her to question everything about herself. As she struggles to rebuild, a new arrival on the lonely range may offer her a second chance at the kind of love she truly deserves.

Moochers Never Marry
1 pp · romance

A young woman discovers her charming boyfriend Pete is all take and no give—constantly mooching meals, borrowing her father's car, and hitting her up for cash while never investing a word or gesture toward real commitment. As his pattern of selfish behavior becomes impossible to ignore, she realizes that a man unwilling to give anything, especially love, is no man worth keeping around.

Love Cheat
8 pp · romance

Two sisters orphaned and desperate for security concoct a scheme to snare a wealthy husband with a glamorous makeover and a coin toss—but when the charismatic Carla sets her sights on a charming man in London, her younger sister Prue discovers she's fallen for him too, and that the coin flip may not have been as fair as it seemed. As resentment builds and deceptions unravel, Prue finds herself caught between loyalty to her sister and the pull of her own heart, leading to a reckless moment that will test everything between them.

Does He Really Love You?
2 pp · romance

A modern girl wonders how to tell if her love is truly genuine—so instead of plucking petals, she tests him against five psychological markers of real devotion. From spontaneous declarations to genuine interest in her life, "Does He Really Love You?" walks you through the signs that separate a true believer from a part-time Romeo.

Stand-In for Love
9 pp · romance

Laura Breen lands her dream job as Steve Troy's private secretary at a Hollywood publicity firm, only to discover his real interest in her is strictly professional—he needs her to pose as the romantic interest of fading movie star Ron Bradford to boost his career in the press. As Laura finds herself swept up in the manufactured romance and public spotlight, doubt creeps in: is Steve genuinely in love with her, or is she just a stand-in to serve his business ambitions? Caught between her real feelings and the role she's been asked to play, Laura must untangle what's real from what's merely for the cameras.

To Thine Own Love Be True
6 pp · romance

Trudy Brooks has carried a torch for the handsome and wealthy Rolfe Cabot since adolescence, and when she finally comes of age, she pursues him through calculated emotional distance and coquettish games—determined that he'll fall for her before moving on to his next romance. As their connection deepens, Trudy wrestles with whether to reveal her true self or maintain the carefully crafted personas that have won his heart, only to face a crisis that forces her hand in ways she never anticipated.

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