My Own Romance #36

In "Going Steady," high school sweethearts Kate and Fred face a sudden rift when Fred, now working in another town, returns to break things off—claiming he’s found someone else. Though Kate claims to feel relief, she’s left with a new resolve: to explore her options before finding the one man she could love forever.

In "More Than Love," Lynn rises from poverty through sheer will, climbing the ranks of an ad agency to become a top executive—driven, ambitious, and determined to use men only for her advancement. When she falls for Harvey, she vows to leave her career behind after one final conquest: destroying a rival company. But when she discovers the shocking truth—that Harvey is that company’s owner—her world unravels, and she must face the consequences of her choices, pleading for forgiveness even as her future hangs in the balance.

In "The Heart of Sonia Blaine," dance students Sonia and Robin navigate the tension between love and ambition, torn between their feelings and the fear that marriage might end their rising careers. When Sonia is pursued by impresario Henri and thrown into close proximity with Robin during a shared performance, she tries to escape by quitting the show—only to find Robin had made the same choice. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this poignant 1954 romance captures the quiet, heartfelt moment when two souls realize their paths are meant to cross, no matter the cost.

In "When I Marry," Janet finds herself torn between her steady suitors Tommy and Hal, until a fortune teller’s prophecy promises a "tall, dark and handsome stranger" will change her life. She ends her relationships to wait for him, only to fall for Al—just as the stars predicted—until a surprising truth about his hair color reveals itself after the vows. The story captures the quiet magic of love’s unexpected turns, with a twist that redefines what matters most.