All Romances #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Whole Town Talked," tennis player Leta finds herself married to the charming but distant Jonathan, whose real motive was to mentor her without scandal. As their marriage remains cold and unfulfilled, Leta grapples with loneliness and betrayal—especially when her ex, Speed, shows interest only in her money. After a devastating injury ends her career, Jonathan finally reveals his true feelings, leaving Leta to confront the emotional cost of their arrangement. The story, illustrated with quiet intensity by Kenneth Rice, unfolds with poignant realism, and the cover by Alice Kirkpatrick captures its bittersweet tone.
In "The Whole Town Talked," Deb is left reeling when her fiancé, Congressman Randall, calls off their engagement to marry Carol instead. To save face in the gossip-ridden town, reporter Jeff steps in, pretending to be Deb’s new lover—just long enough to shift the blame. As whispers swirl and Randall hesitates, Deb finds herself caught between old ties and a surprising new connection.
In "Love Left Out," tennis player Leta finds herself married to the flamboyant Jonathan, a man whose interest in her career is far more than just professional. As their marriage unfolds in silence and separation, Leta grapples with loneliness and a past love that returns with ulterior motives. When a devastating injury ends her athletic dreams, Jonathan’s true feelings emerge—just as Leta must decide what kind of future she wants.
In "Romance Wrecker," meek Lucy finds herself caught in the middle when her cousin Chris starts dating Larry, leaving Lucy feeling like a third wheel. As Larry’s attention shifts in unexpected ways, Lucy begins to suspect the truth behind the romance—and the real reason Chris suddenly leaves. The story unfolds with quiet tension, revealing layers beneath the surface of a seemingly simple love triangle.
In "Don't Break My Heart Again," Kay steps in as stand-in for movie star Lola, only to find herself caught in a web of deception when director Britt uses her to expose her boyfriend Art’s infidelity. Jealousy flares and misunderstandings spiral when Lola accuses Kay of forgery and stealing Britt’s attention—though the truth will eventually come to light.
In "Dime-a-Dance Girl," Linna leaves her hometown for New York, chasing her dream of dancing on Broadway—only to find herself at Duke’s dime-a-dance hall. When a regular customer, Stewart, begins paying attention, their connection deepens, but Linna is stunned to learn he’s writing an exposé on the place. The story unfolds with quiet warmth and a touch of irony, as secrets and intentions slowly reveal themselves in a world where dreams and honesty aren’t always what they seem.
In "Outsider!", Anne trades her life with wealthy Thatcher for a quiet teaching job in the remote town of Hickory Hollow, only to face harassment from the Bardo brothers. When the mysterious Chad comes to her rescue, their connection deepens as she tutors him—until she learns his quiet demeanor hides a surprising education, and a secret reason for pretending to be illiterate.
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Reprinted in Love at First Sight #26 (1954), Love and Romance Library #135 (1960)
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