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Cover: Alice Kirkpatrick
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Love at First Sight #10

Jul 1951 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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"Unfair Kisses" in Love at First Sight #10 (1951) delivers a heartfelt small-town romance with a twist of workplace tension, as Ed, running a struggling radio station with his girlfriend Mary, finds his world upended when wealthy J.C. Whitestone steps in to save the business—only to insist his daughter Cynthia host a sponsored show. With Mary torn between loyalty and opportunity, and Cynthia weaving her charm around Ed, the station becomes a stage for quiet drama and unexpected choices. Bill Fix’s art brings the era to life, while Alice Kirkpatrick’s cover captures the story’s bittersweet tension in a single, striking image.

Contains 4 stories
Unfair Kisses
7 pp · Romance
Dennis ClintonConrad NorwardRegina FormanMarie Ware

In "Unfair Kisses," wealthy Regina hides her true identity from Dennis, the kind-hearted bus driver and med student she’s fallen for, pretending to be a maid despite her engagement to the aloof Conrad. When Dennis discovers the truth, he’s hurt—but Regina’s honest confession of love leads them to a quiet, heartfelt decision that changes everything.

The Other Girl in His Life
8 pp · Romance
Christie JeromeHalbrook "Hal" DrakeCelesteRosamond Farley

In "The Other Girl in His Life," bandleader Hal finds unexpected romance with newcomer singer Christie, whose voice and spirit win him over. When his ex-girlfriend Rosamond reappears, claiming she’s leaving her husband to marry him, Christie faces a painful choice—until Hal makes it clear where his heart truly lies.

He Was Temptation
7 pp · Romance
Lee AndrewsDorisRobertaSeth Carraby

In the quiet summer of 1951, Lee, the no-nonsense director of a girls’ camp, finds her routine upended when the charming Seth moves into the nearby woods. At first, she worries he’ll distract her charges, but as their paths cross, she begins to see beyond his roguish charm—especially when she learns he’s a celebrated playwright whose words carry more weight than she ever expected.

Stand-In for Love
8 pp · Romance
Ed MarshallMary ReedCynthia WhitestonePeggy ReedSam DavisDean Houghton

In "Stand-In for Love," Ed runs a struggling radio station in a small town, with his girlfriend Mary as his assistant. When wealthy J.C. Whitestone saves the station with ads, he insists his daughter Cynthia host the sponsored show—leading Mary to consider leaving when Cynthia begins flirting with Ed. Instead of taking a better job elsewhere, Mary suggests Cynthia for the role, setting off a chain of events that tests their relationship.

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Full credits

artist Bill Fix
cover pencils, inks Alice Kirkpatrick

Reprints

Reprinted in Complete Love Magazine #6 / 187 (1956), Love Experiences #38 [August] (1956), Real Love #74 (1956)

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