Heart Throbs #43

Katherine Dean leaves Scotland for America to work as a maid and earn the passage money for her fiancé Ian Brown to follow, but after arriving and settling into her new life with the Carroll family, she finds herself drawn to Charles Elliot, a man working on their home—caught between the love she promised to Ian and her growing feelings for someone new. As Katherine navigates her loneliness and these unexpected emotions, she must confront a choice that will test both her heart and her loyalty.

Janet and Wayne rush into engagement after only a few weeks together, but when he's called to service, their hasty decision begins to unravel—Wayne finds himself drawn to another woman, and his letters home grow distant and strained. With her world crumbling around her, Janet must confront not only the painful truth in Wayne's confession, but also her own heart when circumstances force them face to face once more. Penciled by Bill Ward, this 1956 romance explores what happens when young love moves too fast and heartbreak forces you to choose between pride and honesty.

Carol, a hardworking bookkeeper at a Wall Street firm, has built her quiet life around one principle: unwavering honesty. When Bruce Carter joins the company, she dares to hope for romance—until the charming Shirley Stevens arrives and begins winning his affection with her boldness and ambition. As Carol watches Bruce slip away, she discovers a devastating discovery that forces her to choose between protecting her one great love and staying true to the code that defines her character.

Janet seeks happiness between two men: Bill Williams, a sailor she loves but who refuses to leave sea duty, and Tom Parker, a kind civilian who's offered her the security and devotion she craves. When Bill's unwillingness to change his naval career deepens their conflict, Janet must finally choose between the man who's claimed her heart and the stable future she's always wanted.