Love Diary #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Love Thief" kicks off in 1949 with a sharp, nostalgic tale of ambition and heart. Bill Ward’s expressive art brings to life Lila, a former actress who trades stage dreams for a governess role, setting her sights on a wealthy suitor while weaving a web of deception. The story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional stakes, all drawn in crisp, period-accurate style by Bill Ward.
In "Love Thief," aspiring actress Lila, turned governess to young Penny Lloyd, schemes to win a wealthy husband by manipulating the affections of Wayne, who’s drawn to Penny’s mother, Alicia. With help from her Broadway friend Sam, Lila stirs jealousy and heartbreak—until Alicia’s desperate reaction forces her to confront the cost of her deceit. Written and drawn by Bill Ward, this 1949 romance unfolds with sharp emotional stakes and quiet revelations.
In "Dreams for Two," newly graduated Muriel leaves her high school sweetheart Jim behind to chase a singing career, only to find herself ensnared by the manipulative charm of her agent, Ranny Ladd. As her dreams take a sleazy turn in a dimly lit club, a heartfelt letter to Jim becomes her lifeline. The story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional stakes, capturing a moment of vulnerability and the fragile hope of redemption.
In "Reckless Romance," stewardess Jean trades her steady pilot Jeff for the thrill-seeking Steve, a reckless aviator whose dangerous flight ends in a crash. With Steve injured and stranded, Jeff—once a war hero—risky flies in to rescue him, revealing a past Jean never knew. As the dust settles, Jean begins to see Jeff in a new light, and their bond slowly rekindles.
In "My Heart Decided," Martha wrestles with her feelings about Bob’s future—her city dreams clashing with his quiet ambition to serve their small town. When Bob’s dedication to medicine is tested in a moment of crisis, Martha begins to see the quiet strength in his choices, and her heart starts to shift.
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Reprinted in Love Diary #1 (1949)
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