Heart Throbs #136

In "Stolen Love," Carole welcomes her cousin Jean to the city for a visit, unaware that Jean’s quiet arrival might stir something unexpected. When Jean meets a kind-hearted policeman who helps her find her way, a quiet spark begins—though she never imagined her cousin’s reputation might make things complicated.

In "With All My Heart," Gale struggles to move on after her breakup with Tad, determined to keep her distance from new romance—especially from Bob, who won’t let her go. But when she discovers that the heartfelt letters Tad once sent her were actually written by Bob during their time in the army, her feelings begin to shift in ways she never expected.

In "The Pretenders," Anne and Betty each play along with Eric’s half-hearted attempts to end their flings, enjoying the game more than the romance. When they unexpectedly show up together at his apartment, the punchline turns on them—only to find Jane, Eric’s fiancée, waiting inside.

In "A Friend in Need!" from Heart Throbs #136 (1971), Donna, still haunted by her teenage past, struggles with a reputation that won’t fade—despite having moved on from her wild days with Jackie "The Rebel." When she discovers her closest friend Cynthia is spreading old rumors, the truth behind the lingering gossip begins to unravel. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this quietly powerful story explores how friendship, jealousy, and the weight of the past shape a woman’s life.