Girl Confessions #23
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Long Engagement," Laura takes a chance on Roy, a former convict now working as a real estate salesman, and their professional connection sparks something deeper. As Roy shares the painful truth about his past and his lost love, Laura finds herself drawn to him in ways she didn’t expect. A heartfelt moment unfolds when Roy, engaged to another, still declares Laura his true love—setting the stage for a quiet but powerful emotional turn. The story is illustrated by Morris Weiss, with the cover by Al Hartley, and stands as a poignant slice of 1953 romance from a lesser-known corner of Marvel’s early years.
In "The Long Engagement," college freshman Sue vows to marry senior George, but her parents ask her to wait a year—leading to a slow drift apart over time. As their bond fades, both come to realize the decision was for the best, and each finds a love that truly fits.
In "The Man Who Kissed Me," Laura, a sharp-witted office worker, takes a bold step by vouching for Roy, a recently released ex-convict, as a real estate salesman—setting off a story of second chances and quiet reckonings. As Roy’s success grows, so does the tension between them, sparked by a single, unforgettable kiss and a painful confession about his past. When Roy’s engagement to another woman stirs unexpected feelings, Laura must confront what she truly wants—and whether love can bloom where trust was once broken.
In "Keeping Up With The Joneses," Mary marries Keith, a man uninterested in material success, despite her initial doubts. When her brother-in-law Philip offers Keith a lucrative advertising job and Keith refuses, Mary begins to question his ambition—until she learns her sister is divorcing Philip for being obsessed with business, making Mary reconsider what truly matters in love.
Doris dreams of escaping her quiet town and stifling routine, but her journey to Los Angeles quickly reveals a world far less glamorous than she imagined. Faced with the harsh realities of city life, she finds herself longing for the familiar — and the quiet comfort of Jimmy.
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Reprinted in Secret Dreams Romances #6 (1965)
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