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Genres: romantic

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Notes: Cover text: "Love stories that can happen to you".

Think of Her

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Vera Smailes; Tom; Gregory; unnamed woman

Synopsis: When the sales assistant in the record shop tires of Tom playing the same unpurchased record repeatedly, she asks him to leave. He tells her a tragic tale of love lost, with his fiancée Vera’s first love returning just as they are about to marry. But just as the woman is about to give Tom the record in sympathy, his tale unravels as his little sister Vera arrives. Tom’s just been trying to meet the woman in the record shop.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine

Fashions in Love

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Martin Dean; Maureen; Mrs Morton

Synopsis: After the sales manager Martin asks Maureen to model a wedding dress in the finale of his fashion parade, he invites her for dinner. It’s the start of a fun relationship, and they dine and enjoy themselves for weeks as the fashion show is prepared. But then Maureen’s put on weight and the wedding dress doesn’t fit. She’s embarrassed and can’t be in the show. But Martin doesn’t care—he’d rather she be his real bride, not a model bride.

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Notes: This story is probably from Marilyn.

I'll Never Get Over You

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Ann; Johnny; Jean; George Hooper

Synopsis: Ann knows she will never get over losing Johnny. From the time she met Johnny at Jean’s party, she knew she was the luckiest girl in the world and soon they were making plans to get engaged. And then Johnny gets jealous when he believes Ann is flirting with George Hooper. There’s an argument and Johnny never forgives Anne. But she keeps thinking of him and looking for him. That was three years ago, in 1965.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine.

Not for Me

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Joan; Jim Reed; Robert; Danny; Deirdre; Tom

Synopsis: The note on her greengrocers receipt is intriguing: “Will you come out with me tonight?” Was it Jim or Robert or Danny? Joan’s got history with all three and none are likely to have written the note. But it’s worth checking! Turns out Danny meant it for the new cashier. But that’s okay—Joan’s already got a steady who would take a dim view anyway.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine.

He'll Have to Go

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): June; Terry Ford; Gerald

Synopsis: Terry joins the merchant navy and asks June to mind his pet seal until he gets it into a zoo. June’s jealous and demanding boyfriend Gerald is unimpressed and becomes increasingly angry at the seal’s antics. He dumps June. Terry offers to set things right with Gerald, but returns with a black eye and news of Gerald’s new girl. When June offers Terry a steak for his eye, he offers her a steak dinner. It’s the start of a better relationship.

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Notes: This story is probably from Valentine.

All Alone Am I

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Poppy Clark; Benny Parks; Luigi; June

Synopsis: Poppy asks Luigi at the coffee bar if he’s seen Benny, but the old gang doesn’t come anymore. Poppy recalls the fun times and their rule to never fall in love. But she fell for Benny and was savagely mocked for it by the gang. She escaped to a job in the city for two years. Luigi tells her the old gang has settled and gotten married, despite their views. Then she runs into Benny—still unmarried because he drove away the only girl he loved because he was a wild, selfish young fool.

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Esma

First Line: Gosh! What a hunk of man! What a dreamboat!

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The Tender Trap

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Penciller(s): Fernando Fernandez ?

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Aunt Agatha; Roddy; Myrna

Synopsis: When Aunt Agatha suggests a visit to London Myrna is excited and scared to see Roddy again, but he’s too busy planning a club’s party to spend time with her. When Myrna overhears that Roddy thinks she’s a hick, she’s determined to prove him wrong. Myrna’s a hit at his club party, but when she sees Roddy kissing another girl she leaves and packs to return home. But Roddy follows. It was just a girl trying to tie him down, but Myrna’s the one he wants.

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Notes: The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

Love, Like a Flame

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Penciller(s): Josep Gual Tutusaus ? [as Gual] (signed)

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Monica Miller; Jeff Hurton; Laurence

Synopsis: Monica Miller, daughter of a millionaire, leaves her fiancée at the alter to marry a fireman who saved her life after she foolishly tried to rescue her cat from a building ledge. She has realised nearly too late that she now loves Jeff and cannot marry Laurence who she does not love. Fortunately, Laurence is a good friend and understands. He doesn’t want to marry someone against her will.

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Notes: The signature on this story is marked "S.I." for Spain's Selecciones Ilustradas agency. The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

Waiting for a Phone Call

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Diana; Aldo

Synopsis: After Diana finds her fiancée Bruce Lewis kissing another woman, Aldo takes her out to help her get over it. Diana keeps calling Bruce’s engaged phone number to try to break up, while Aldo tries to convince her that things aren’t always as they seem. Slowly, the time together leads to Aldo kissing Diana and she realises a kiss is possible, even if you don’t want one. She decides to make up with Bruce. Aldo phones Bruce and suggests he doesn’t ask what Aldo did to get Diana to change her mind.

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Liz

First Line: Here comes the double-crosser.

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Holiday Decision

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Ketty; Alan Davis; Miss Morris

Synopsis: Ketty’s aristocratic family wants her to marry Lord Harvey’s son, but she loves Alan—a man of peasant stock whose family was once in the service of Ketty’s family. Alan knows how Ketty’s family feels about him and offers to break up for Ketty’s sake, but she refuses. When a storm hits the village and the fisherman are at risk, Alan joins the rescue crew. Ketty goes to the village. As she waits to find out if Alan survives, Ketty’s family realises how important he is for her and accepts him.

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Notes: The signature on this story is marked "S.I." for Spain's Selecciones Ilustradas agency. The signature is dated 1961. The lettering on this story looks like the style used on translated Spanish stories, rather than stories sourced from UK comics.

My Sister Sally

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Sally; Maggie; Richard; Lita; Bobby

Synopsis: Sally worries that she’s the youngest in the family and ordinary. Her brothers are smarter and sister Maggie is prettier. And Sally's crazy about her sister's boyfriend Richard. At a family dinner, she sees Richard looking and thinks he's fallen in love with her. When Sally tells her friend Lita on the way to a party, Maggie overhears. Richard quickly reassures Maggie he loves her, but they decide Sally needs to know the truth. When Sally arrives home, she’s with Bobby and no one need ever discuss the crush on Richard again.

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A Boy I've Know for Years

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Matthew; Laurie; unnamed man

Synopsis: A stranger at the party tries to cheer Laurie up. They dance and she tells him about her boyfriend Matthew. They’ve been together since they were kids, but she’s found out about Molly, Ruth, Marcia, Jenny and now a new girl at the party. As Laurie and the stranger kiss, Matthew arrives. Laurie confronts him and he admits he doesn’t love her. He fell into their relationship because everyone expected them to marry. Laurie is upset, but relieved. Matthew’s not the only nice fellow around.

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My Big Day

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Ava; Stephen; Gregory;

Synopsis: Ava has won a car in a TV competition and also gets to spend the day with TV hunk, Gregory. But when they test drive the car on the highway, it’s Ava’s policeman boyfriend Stephen who pulls them over. He assumes there’s something going on and books Ava for drink-driving. As the story comes out back at the station, Stephen understands and agrees it’s a big day for them.

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Swingin' Sue

First Line: Oh-ho! Sue's school report--!

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