For Lovers Only #74

A young woman with long dark hair stands lost in thought on this December 1973 Charlton romance cover, her expression heavy with self-doubt as a thought bubble reveals the faces of three different men she's been unable to hold onto. The cover's tagline — "I'll Lose My Love" — and her inner monologue ("There must be something terribly wrong with me!") set up a story of heartache and longing that feels genuinely tender rather than melodramatic, with Art Cappello's clean linework giving the whole scene a warm, intimate quality. Rounding out the package is a Find-a-Word puzzle page inside, making this a cozy read from Charlton's romance lineup.