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Complete Love Magazine#5 [173]

Complete Love Magazine #5 [173]

Oct 1953 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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In "Her Threat Over Us," Arlene’s trip to Cuba to source gifts for her Connecticut shop takes a dramatic turn when she’s mistaken for the elusive Zelma by a man named Burke. As their romance deepens, Arlene is haunted by Burke’s silence about the woman who once stole his heart—until she learns Zelma was a gold-digger who used him for money. Back home, Arlene considers ending her engagement, fearing she’ll always be compared to her shadowy double. But after a tense meeting with the real Zelma, she realizes their personalities couldn’t be more different—and that Burke sees her for who she truly is. Art by Alice Kirkpatrick, this 1953 issue of Complete Love Magazine captures a quietly powerful story of identity, mistaken identity, and self-worth.

Contains 4 stories
Her Threat Over Us
7 pp · Romance
Arlene DunneZelma NealBurke StevensMary RobbinsCliff Robbins

In "Her Threat Over Us," Arlene’s trip to Cuba to stock her Connecticut gift shop takes an unexpected turn when she’s mistaken for the elusive Zelma, sparking a romance with the guarded Burke. Back home, learning Zelma was a gold-digger, Arlene wrestles with her feelings and her engagement—until a face-to-face with the real Zelma reveals a surprising truth about identity, perception, and what truly matters.

When He Found Out -
8 pp · Romance
March FerrisAlanPudgeClaraIrisDiane

In "When He Found Out," Jo March—quietly devoted and living a double life—finds herself at the center of a romance that hinges on secrets and self-discovery. As Alan grapples with his own past and the weight of responsibility, the truth about Jo’s life as a sister and caregiver slowly unfolds, challenging everything he thought he knew.

She Wolf!
8 pp · Romance
Bill ClarkeCynthiaMadgeKirkwoodRuthGloriaMr. Carrington

In "She Wolf!", model Cynthia finds herself drawn to her new boss, Bill—only to uncover a dangerous secret: he’s the brother of a woman whose heart she once broke. As the truth unfolds, the other models’ complicity adds tension to a romance that’s as unpredictable as it is charged. With secrets unraveling and emotions running high, Cynthia and Bill face a test of trust that could change everything.

He Didn't Mean Forever
7 pp · Romance
Jack DamonBetsy BaxterVernon RadcliffGeorgia Thornton

In the sun-drenched resort town of 1953, fisherman Jack finds contentment in his simple life until his fiancée Betsy begins to dream of a wealthier future. When wealthy visitor Vernon fixates on Betsy and Georgia, his friend, tries to lure Jack away, a sudden storm strands them at sea—only for Betsy and Vernon to pull them to safety. As the tides shift, so do the hearts of the four, revealing deeper connections beneath the surface.

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artist, inker Alice Kirkpatrick

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↩ Reprints Real Secrets #4 (1950), Real Secrets #5 (1950)

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