Career Girl Romances #45
In "Formula for Love," office manager Doris Bassett finds herself torn between duty and desire when she must fire her coworker Mike Cullen—only to secretly orchestrate his second chance with a job through his uncle. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Ernesto R. Garcia, this 1968 Charlton romance blends workplace tension with heartfelt reconciliation, culminating in a playful, tender moment that sets the stage for a shared future. The cover, by Dick Giordano, captures the story’s warm, lighthearted mood with a classic, expressive style.
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Doris Bassett is the office manager where Mike Cullen works. Doris loves Mike, but he is a poor fit in the job and she has to fire him. Mike takes it badly, but Doris works behind the scenes to get Mike a job working with his uncle. Mike discovers Doris' role in getting his new job and she asks his forgiveness for interfering. Mike kisses her, then bends her over his knee and playfully whacks her on the bottom to show her what will happen the next time she tries to wear the pants in their family. He insists on an early wedding which is exactly what Doris wanted.
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