Best Romance #7

In "I Broke the Rules," Peg’s earnest attempts to find a husband backfire when her eagerness drives men away—until she misreads her boss Mrs. Vickers’ warning about new employee Bill. Thinking he’s married, she keeps her distance, even as he tries to be kind. But when Mrs. Vickers sets up a dinner with Bob and reveals her true intentions, Peg and Bill begin to connect in ways neither expected.

In "About Face" from Best Romance #7 (1952), a playful moment of vanity takes center stage as a man’s judgment of a woman’s backside sparks a quiet, stylish reflection on appearances. The story captures a fleeting, wry observation about how we’re often judged by what we present to the world—especially when that view is just one side of the story.

In "Romantic Me!", Hildy dreams of a passionate romance, but after a cautionary tale from her mother about a so-called romantic who proved hollow, she takes a hard look at her steady boyfriend Bert. What begins as a wish for grand gestures leads to a quiet realization: true love might not be loud, but it’s real—and Bert might just be the one.

In "Love Is to Blame," Lucy finds herself drawn to the glamorous but secretive Brian, despite her friend Joe’s warnings that he’s a playboy and a stuffed shirt. When Brian’s mother—Lucy’s employer—discovers their affair and fires her for corrupting her son, Lucy’s world unravels during a chaotic night on a gambling ship. After being bailed out by Joe, she begins to see him in a new light, realizing her heart may have been leading her toward him all along.

In "Love Problems," Jo finds herself torn between two suitors, Hal and Mike, until her mother suggests a little distance to clear her head. With both boys agreeably playing along, a dance night brings unexpected clarity—Sandy realizes her heart belongs to Hal, even as she watches him with someone else.

In "My Borrowed Kisses," a chance encounter in Leesburg brings salesman Jeff face-to-face with Peggy, the woman he once loved during his Army days. Reconnecting after years apart, their conversation stirs memories and emotions he hadn’t expected, helping him finally understand his heart. The story unfolds with quiet sincerity, tracing the weight of the past and the quiet courage it takes to move forward.