Brides Romances #17

Sandra Colby has dutifully accepted her aunt Nora's choice of fiancé in Lyle Ridgeway—a sensible match between two prominent families, if not a passionate one. But when Nicky Shaw, a photographer from Review magazine, arrives to cover the society wedding, Sandra finds herself drawn to his irreverent charm and begins to question whether she's settling for obligation instead of love. As the wedding day approaches, Sandra must decide whether to honor her family's expectations or follow her heart.

Michelle Farnham takes an unusual job as secretary to wealthy Mrs. Pembroke, unaware that her real purpose is to win over the woman's stubborn nephew Dwight and keep him from leaving for South America. When Michelle and Dwight meet at a house party, they fall genuinely in love—but a misunderstanding about her true role threatens to destroy their budding romance before either can set the record straight.

In "This Time It's for Keeps," Lynne and Jerry part ways after breaking their engagement, but their friendship lingers—until Lynne finds it harder than expected to move on, especially when she learns Jerry’s been seeing Arlene Dyer. When she hears he’s engaged, she’s ready to let go, only to be told by Jerry’s mother that Lynne herself is also set to marry. The revelation shakes Jerry to his core, and he realizes his true feelings. Penciled by Leo Morey, this heartfelt 1956 romance unfolds with quiet tension and emotional honesty.

Linda's devotion to Ralph, her childhood sweetheart and perpetual dreamer, shatters when his pattern of abandoned ambitions finally becomes impossible to ignore—leaving her torn between loyalty to his promises and the steady affection of Don Phillips, a coworker who's loved her all along. As Linda struggles to decide whether to follow her heart or her head, she discovers that sometimes the hardest choice is letting go of the dream you've been clinging to. In this 1956 romance, a young woman must confront what love really means when passion and practicality collide.