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Complete Love Magazine#4 [172]

Complete Love Magazine #4 [172]

Aug 1953 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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"Reckless Decision" in Complete Love Magazine #4 (1953) tells the tender, quietly dramatic story of Shayne, a young widow raising her late husband’s daughter Babs while working in Jeff’s office. Jeff’s deep-seated fear of secondhand items becomes a test of love when he and Shayne plan to marry, forcing Shayne to confront her past and Babs’s uncertain future. With heartfelt sincerity and art by Chuck Winter, this poignant tale explores honesty, family, and the courage to embrace what’s truly valuable—no matter its origins.

Contains 4 stories
Reckless Decision
7 pp · Romance
Cynthia ConnellKurt EllingerFaye OwensMrs. Connell

In "Reckless Decision," Cynthia finds herself caught in a whirlwind when her fiancé Dwayne runs off with Kurt’s girlfriend Faye. With wedding plans already in motion, Kurt suggests they marry instead—both out of circumstance and shared timing. The story unfolds as their honeymoon brings unexpected feelings, testing the sudden bond they’ve formed. When Faye returns seeking reconciliation, Kurt and Cynthia face the quiet truth of their own growing connection.

I Loved a Woman-Hater
8 pp · Romance
GordonLoisSallyWayne Foster

In "I Loved a Woman-Hater," Lois finds herself drawn to Gordon, the skeptical brother of her college friend Sally, despite his sharp disdain for women—rooted in a painful past. As Wayne seeks to invest in Gordon’s air transport business and romance blossoms between him and Sally, Lois slowly begins to see past Gordon’s gruff exterior, uncovering the man beneath.

The Fling She Wanted
8 pp · Romance
PaulaSteve MarshallNorwood BardellLeila

In "The Fling She Wanted," elevator operator Paula finds herself caught between two worlds—her modest life and the glamorous dream of a fashion career. When a chance encounter with dress wholesaler Norwood and his friend Leila opens doors to modeling and a free room, Paula’s ambitions take flight, but not without complications. As old flames and new suspicions stir, Steve—the soda jerk with a heart of gold—steps in when she’s framed, proving that love and loyalty can rise above circumstance.

Secondhand Love
7 pp · Romance
Shayne RandallJeff MarshBabsMrs. Smithers

In "Secondhand Love," young widow Shayne navigates a fragile new beginning with Jeff, a man whose deep-seated fear of secondhand things mirrors the emotional distance she’s trying to maintain. As their engagement unfolds, secrets about her past and her care for her late husband’s daughter Babs come to a head—forcing both her and Jeff to confront what truly matters, even when it’s not brand new.

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Full credits

artist, inker Chuck Winter

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↩ Reprints Real Life Secrets #1 (1949), Real Secrets #4 (1950)

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