Darling Love #1

In "I Was Jilted!" from Darling Love #1 (1949), Laura, a young office worker abandoned by her boyfriend for being a poor orphan, finds herself in a quiet life as a companion to the reclusive Miss Barnes in rural Long Island. As she tentatively steps beyond her isolation, Laura meets Tony, a local artist who draws her portrait—and soon, their connection deepens. When Tony tries to pull away, fearing his failing sight will burden her, Laura insists their love is stronger than any obstacle.

In "Two Loves Have I," aspiring actress Ellen finds love with art student Dean, whose brother Steve runs a Colorado ranch and disapproves of her. When Dean is injured and the couple moves to Steve’s ranch, a tragic fire changes everything—leaving Steve to confront his past and open his heart to Ellen.

In "I Was Branded Bad," Dorothy’s desperate bid to escape poverty leads her into a dangerous romance with the reckless Nicky. After a botched robbery lands her in prison and a year of hard labor, she tries to rebuild her life—only to be falsely accused of theft and forced to flee. When parole officer Dale tracks her down, their paths finally cross again, revealing a truth that could change everything.

In "I Lied for Love," high school student Lorna spins a small lie to impress her friends, claiming she’s involved with a college boyfriend—only to find herself tangled when she meets David at a fraternity party. After borrowing a frat pin to back up her story, she’s blindsided when David assumes she’s already committed, leading to a painful breakup. With help from her brother Hank, Lorna must confront the consequences of her deception before things get worse.

In "Too Wise for Love!!" from *Darling Love* #1, Edith—a sharp-minded magazine editor—finds herself drawn to the passionate freelance writer Mark. Their romance blossoms into marriage, but when Mark struggles to make ends meet, Edith offers him a job on her staff, setting off a clash of pride and love. When Mark sees his boss, art director Larry, kissing Edith, he lashes out in anger, storms off, and vows to return only when he’s proven himself. Edith, determined to wait, holds fast to the hope that love and ambition can still find their way back to each other.