My Own Romance #39

In "Love Story," Carol and her friend Kate both believe they’ve found their perfect match in Bruce—until a painful misunderstanding tears them apart. When a mysterious letter brings Carol back to Bruce, the truth unfolds: Kate orchestrated the reunion, hoping to mend a friendship and a romance that had slipped away. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this heartfelt 1954 tale explores love, trust, and the quiet ways people try to make things right.

In "My Type Of Man!" from My Own Romance #39 (1954), Madge, a factory pay clerk who adores brawny men, finds herself drawn to Drew—whom she initially thinks is just a stagehand at Velvet’s theatre. As their romance unfolds, she’s stunned to learn Drew is actually the celebrated dancer Andre Gregor, challenging her long-held beliefs about male dancers.

In "Rude Awakening!", Jill joins Rip in his photography studio, but when financial struggles force her to take a waitressing job, her world shifts. After catching Rip with model Chickie one night, she flees town, heartbroken—only to learn the truth when Rip tracks her down. The story unfolds with quiet emotional weight, exploring misunderstandings, second chances, and the unexpected ways love finds its way back.

In "Graduation Present!" from My Own Romance #39 (1954), college senior Amy finds herself caught between hope and confusion when her drama teacher, Bruce, kisses her during a rehearsal—only to pull away into cold formality for the rest of the semester. Just as she begins to doubt whether the moment meant anything, Bruce surprises her on graduation day with a ring, revealing that their romance was never off-limits—only timed wrong.