All Love Romantic Stories #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "He'll Break My Heart," Wendy clings to the memory of a father she never truly knew—idealized by her mother as a flawless man lost too soon. When she meets Jon, the real-life man who stumbles into her world, the weight of that perfect memory begins to strain everything she thought she believed. Cover by Art Cappello, this 1977 issue of All Love Romantic Stories explores the quiet, painful moment when a dream meets reality, and the truth about a father’s legacy starts to unravel.
In "He'll Break My Heart," Laura faces a painful crossroads when Webb leaves school for St. Louis, chasing a path that everyone warns her is doomed. Though she gives him money to help, she stays behind—only to realize, when he calls again, that she’s finally free of the heartbreak he promised.
In "Engagement with Fear!", Suzy and Chris find their joy tempered by whispers at their engagement party—each learns their partner once flirted with others. As they grapple with the surprise, a quiet realization dawns: those past connections might have been the very paths that led them to one another.
In "Unloved!", Cara’s holiday with Ralph takes a sharp turn when he leaves her for someone else, leaving her adrift and heartbroken. A chance meeting with Edward sparks a fleeting but electric connection, but with both living in different cities, their time together feels fated to end. Though Cara tries to leave before she falls too hard, the truth is already clear—neither of them will ever be the same again.
When Julie’s shy friend Helen lands a dream date, she’s determined to make it perfect—even if it means going to extreme lengths for a stunning dress. As the two friends navigate the growing tension of Helen’s secret sacrifices, their bond is tested in ways neither expected. This heartfelt tale of loyalty and longing, written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, explores how far a friend will go to make a moment unforgettable.
In "The Awful Truth," Meg finds herself caught between two colleagues—Jeff and Nick—both vying for her attention as they all compete for a coveted promotion. Jeff’s victory comes at a cost, forcing him to choose between ambition and the relationship he’s been building with Meg.
In "The Truth about Jon," Wendy clings to the memory of her father as a near-perfect man—until Jon, the man she loves, falls short of that ideal. When Mrs. Robb realizes the weight of that impossible standard, she makes a quiet, heartfelt decision to share a long-held truth about Wendy’s father.
Jonnie Love stops by Gina Ferrara’s house looking for petrol, but his visit takes a turn when Ken shows up and provokes a fight—ending with Jonnie sending him flying into the pool. Now set on revenge, Ken’s simmering anger could turn the quiet afternoon into something much more complicated.
In "More of Everything," Nina’s endless craving for more leaves her lonely, even as she pushes away Don, who simply can’t meet her demands. With quiet guidance from Helen and John, she begins to see that love and fulfillment aren’t found in constant wanting—but in noticing what’s already there.
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↩ Reprints Teen-Age Love #82 (1972), Romantic Story #120 (1972), Career Girl Romances #70 (1972), Valentine #29 September 1973 (1973), Valentine #17 November 1973 (1973), Valentine #1 December 1973 (1973), Love and Romance #21 (1975), Secret Romance #31 (1975)
Reprinted in Heart Broken #[nn] (1984)
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