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Complete Love Magazine#3 [171]

Complete Love Magazine #3 [171]

Jul 1953 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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"One Night To Forget" is a poignant tale of love, betrayal, and second chances, spotlighting Leila’s journey from a nightclub kitchen worker to a stage performer caught between two men. Written and illustrated entirely by Alice Kirkpatrick, this 1953 issue captures a moment of raw emotional honesty in a world of glitter and illusion. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, tracing Leila’s path from fleeting fame to heartbreak and back again—culminating in a reunion that feels earned, not inevitable.

Contains 4 stories
One Night To Forget
7 pp · Romance
Gail BoyceRob LathamMrs. LathamFred WalshLauraSteve Farron

In "One Night To Forget," Gail walks away from a diner job after enduring her boss Fred’s flirtations, only to find herself in a new life as a companion to the reclusive Mrs. Latham. When a newspaper photo of her sparks a shocking proposal from Fred—offering to drop theft charges if she marries him—Gail’s engagement to the kind-hearted Steve is tested. As secrets unravel and jealousy surfaces, the truth about the stolen money comes to light, forcing Gail and Steve to confront what really matters.

Too Smart for Her
7 pp · Romance
Rita McMillanWalton LowryErmine GaborThorton WorthingtonMr. Clayton

In this heartfelt 1953 romance from *Complete Love Magazine #3*, star drama club performers Rita and Walton face a crossroads when their dreams pull them in different directions—Rita chasing an acting career, Walton set on becoming an architect. When classmate Ermine introduces them to a mysterious producer, Thorton, their relationship fractures, only for Rita to later uncover the truth behind the deception. As Rita climbs the ranks in New York television, a surprising reunion offers a chance to reconcile past choices—and perhaps find a future together.

Not Good Enough
8 pp · Romance
Maris BrownMrs. BrownChad CummingsBarty SpenceMr. Brown

In "Not Good Enough," Maris navigates the quiet pressures of running her mother’s boarding house while caught between the persistent advances of tenant Barty and her growing feelings for musician Chad. When a stolen sum of money sets off a chain of misunderstandings, Maris is forced to confront her insecurities and the truth behind a scheme that tests her trust and heart.

Price Tag on Love
8 pp · Romance
LeilaKip WhiteMyra La RueAnthony Bardell

In "Price Tag on Love," Leila, a nightclub kitchen worker, finds herself thrust into the spotlight when owner Kip puts her in the floor show to spite his girlfriend Myra. Her sudden fame brings unexpected attention, including a proposal from Kip—only to be followed by a whirlwind romance with wealthy Anthony, whose intentions prove as fleeting as his promises. When Leila’s dreams collapse in Mexico and illness forces her to reach out to Kip, his return becomes her last hope. Written with the crisp, emotional punch of 1953 romance, this story captures a heart’s journey from ambition to heartbreak and back again, all within eight pages of raw, honest storytelling.

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artist, inker Alice Kirkpatrick

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