Real Love: The Best of Simon and Kirby Romance Comics #[nn]

In "Was Love to Be My Sacrifice!", Chris faces a heartfelt crossroads when her sister Irene pressures her to follow their mother’s path in show business, even as romantic feelings for her agent Sam begin to grow. Torn between family loyalty and her own desires, Chris must choose between tradition and love—leading to a painful rift with Irene that tests their bond. As the dust settles, Sam steps in to heal the divide, but the true test of their relationship remains ahead.

In "The Underdog," American officer Neil finds himself caught between duty, desire, and the weight of expectation while stationed in postwar Germany. Drawn to his housekeeper Ilse, he grapples with his engagement to Helen back home, whose visit forces a painful choice. As emotions simmer and promises are made, Neil faces a decision that will test his heart and the fragile hope of a future he never expected.

Amos brings Lola, a glamorous carnival dancer, back to his family farm, setting off tension with his brother Ethan, who disapproves of her ways. As feelings simmer beneath the surface, Ethan’s growing attraction to Lola erupts in a moment of reckless passion—only to be followed by regret and a painful reckoning. When Lola reveals Amos plans to propose, Ethan must face the truth of his own heart.

In "Discovered," Margie grapples with the weight of her past as a shoplifter while navigating a fragile romance with Dave Stevens, whose true nature slowly unravels. As her feelings shift, she begins to see the quiet sincerity in her co-worker Lee, sparking a connection that challenges everything she thought she knew about love and redemption.