All True Romance #12

In "Tragedy," newly minted lawyer Ralph finds his romance with secretary Carol tested when she insists he prove himself before marriage. Their relationship strains further when Carol, drawn to the glamour of Larry Lane’s nightclub, begins dating Larry—only to soon fall for Larry’s new lawyer, Mal. When a chance encounter with Ralph stirs old feelings, Carol chooses to end things with Mal, setting off a dangerous chain of events. With Larry’s threats escalating, Ralph steps in to protect Carol, leading to a tense reunion that leaves their future uncertain.

In "One More Chance," Jill—running a lonely hearts agency—finds herself torn between the steady affection of salesman Steve and the dazzling charm of Wayne, a wealthy oilman from Texas. When Steve uncovers the truth that Wayne is actually Louis Menzer, a con man with dangerous intentions, Jill must decide where her heart truly lies.

In this tender 1953 romance, Jane finds herself drawn to Jim, a quiet electric company lineman, during a summer trip to New England with her fiancé Arthur’s sister, Alice. As the days unfold, old promises begin to fade, and Jane must face a choice between duty and a feeling she never expected.

In "Circus Freak," trapeze artist Adrina, trained by her father to follow in her late mother’s footsteps, finds herself drawn to Walter despite his past mockery of circus life—something that stirs tension with her fellow aerialist Armand. When Walter’s true intentions are revealed and Adrina is cruelly dismissed as a “circus freak,” her world crumbles, leading to a near-fatal moment in the air that only Armand can save.

In a quiet moment of grief and longing, Frances grapples with new feelings for Lawrence while carrying the weight of her late husband’s memory and her infant son. As she hesitates to share her past, Mildred invites readers to weigh in with advice—offering a rare, intimate glimpse into a woman’s heart, caught between duty and desire.