Love and Romance Library #116

In "Summer Serenade," Jan arrives at a summer camp after a broken-down coach ruins her plan to meet a wealthy husband—only to find herself drawn to Brent, the camp’s earnest young director. When Brent’s seemingly rich friend Johnny shows up, Jan tries to play the game, but her heart has already chosen someone else. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with quiet charm and a twist that turns a simple summer into something unforgettable.

In "I Wanted Her Man," Sue finds herself caught between loyalty and temptation when she sets her sights on Carol’s date, Mac. As her feelings grow, she’s forced to confront Mac’s true nature—only to realize that getting him isn’t worth the cost. When Carol and Len arrive just in time, the moment becomes a turning point neither expected.

In "Aftermath!" from Love and Romance Library #116 (1960), Blanche faces a quiet storm of guilt and choice when her past catches up with her present. Once torn between a poor man she left behind and a wealthy suitor, she now finds herself suddenly wealthy—thanks to the very man she once abandoned. The story unfolds with tender tension as Blanche grapples with the weight of her past decisions and the unexpected turn of fortune.

In "I Wanted to Get Married," Donna’s longing for love hits a wall—every man she meets flees, until a chance encounter at a wedding sparks something real with George. When he vanishes without a word, she’s left heartbroken, only to be stunned weeks later when he reappears, ready to make things right.

In "No Sweethearts for Me," Marcia, still reeling from Ted’s betrayal, builds a wall of professionalism and deception—claiming she’s engaged to keep men at bay. When Dan enters her life, she finds herself drawn to him, only to be left heartbroken when he vanishes without a word. The truth behind his absence unfolds in a quiet moment of clarity, revealing misunderstandings born of fear and pride.

In the sun-drenched Riviera, secretary Janet finds herself caught in a fleeting romance with the dashing Count Anton Kaslo, despite warnings from her friend Cecile. When her fiancé Roy arrives to take her home, Janet’s heart is torn—until a shocking revelation forces her to confront the truth of her illusions. A tender, bittersweet tale of love, longing, and self-discovery, set against the glamour of 1960s Europe.