Love Letters #17

In "He Called Me Money Mad," office worker Beth takes a Caribbean cruise hoping to find a wealthy husband, only to find herself drawn to oilman Drake—rich but married, with a complicated arrangement that leaves her heartbreakingly out of reach. When her plans for a final escape are interrupted by ship’s purser Tony, a man with his own past regrets, a quiet connection begins to form. Penciled and inked by Bill Ward, this poignant 1952 romance unfolds with quiet sincerity, exploring longing, second chances, and the unexpected paths love can take.

In "Too Much Temptation," department store clerk Laurie finds herself torn between her steady engagement to schoolteacher Dick and the glamorous attention of customer Grant, whose lavish outings stir her longing for a life beyond her daily routine. When the truth comes out, both Grant and Dick make unexpected choices that leave Laurie reflecting on what truly matters—until a heartfelt letter from Dick offers a chance at something real.

In "My Heart was Outranked," Jo, a dedicated camp PX worker, waits patiently for her fiancé, soldier Eddy, as he completes Officer Candidate School. When he returns, the man she knew has changed—distant, dismissive, and suddenly involved with the colonel’s daughter—leaving Anita to question whether their love still stands. With a firm but fair intervention from the colonel, old feelings are rekindled and the path to reunion begins.

In "My Sister's Beau," 16-year-old Patty, used to leaning on her older sister Gale, finds her world shifting when Gale starts dating Brett. Jealous and impulsive, Patty tries to win him for herself—only to learn that growing up means more than just chasing romance. With quiet insight from Brett, Patty begins to see the value in her sister’s sacrifices and the importance of stepping into her own maturity.