Illustrated Romance Library #9
In "I was a Stand-In for Love," Vic Donahue’s heartfelt artwork brings to life a poignant tale of quiet devotion and fleeting joy. When Eileen’s sister Linda abandons Tim after learning of his terminal illness, Eileen steps in—offering love not as a replacement, but as a choice. A tender, bittersweet story of connection and sacrifice, rendered with emotional depth by Vic Donahue.
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Secretary Eileen falls in love with her boss Tim, but her sister Linda steals him away. However, when she learns Tim has an incurable illness and a year to live, Linda dumps him; Eileen asks Tim to marry her. They have a year of “completely perfect, flawless happiness” before Tim dies.
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