Picture Romances #503

In "Too Many Roses," Jan—used to privilege but feeling unseen—finds unexpected warmth in David, whose kindness seems genuine, not tied to her family’s wealth. When her father’s doubts are eased by a trial period at work, their engagement feels like a turning point—until a painful secret shatters that hope. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, capturing a moment of heartbreak and self-discovery in a 1968 romance that lingers in the quiet spaces between words. Cover by typeset.