Lovelorn #68

In "You Only Love Once!" from Lovelorn #68, childhood sweethearts Helen and Bill are torn apart when Bill is sent to Korea and presumed lost. Two years later, Helen begins a new relationship with Johnny, even agreeing to marry him—only to be stunned when Bill returns, having survived a coma. Though they reconnect, Helen soon realizes her heart belongs to Johnny. Bill, touched by her honesty, quietly lets her go, hoping she’ll find the love she truly deserves.

In "Don't Be a Date Spoiler," Rita faces a small fashion emergency on a date with Bob—her stocking snags—and the story unfolds in two parallel paths. One leads to awkward tension and a ruined evening, the other to laughter, grace, and the promise of a second date, all hinging on how she handles the moment.

In "Boss Lady!", Vivian’s sharp ambition lands her the top spot at a New York ad agency, where her icy demeanor clashes with mailroom clerk Paul—former Korean War pilot and quiet rebel. When a heated exchange ends in a kiss and a brief firing, their complicated dance of power, pride, and lingering feelings begins, testing whether love can survive when one person tries to shape the other’s future.

In the snowy quiet of her family’s lodge, tomboy ski instructor Peggy finds herself caught between two worlds—her rugged independence and a sudden, surprising pull toward the polished charm of fashion designer Larry. When a bet between Rosemary and Larry leads to a transformation that turns Peggy into a glamour girl, she discovers a longing she didn’t expect, even as her heart still holds a quiet place for Tom.

In "My Proposal," Arline Gray of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, shares the sweet, surprising way her boyfriend George Madden asked her to marry him—through a series of late-night phone calls at 2 a.m. A quiet, heartfelt moment from Lovelorn #68, this true story captures a unique courtship with a touch of charm and sincerity.