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Realistic Romances #1

Jul 1951 · Avon · 0.10 USD
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In "I Was A....Bride For Sale!", newlyweds Diana and assistant director Walt navigate a marriage strained by ambition and hidden emotions. When Walt pushes Diana to use her past connection with studio head Jim—her former boss—to advance his career, the tension escalates in ways neither expects. With Everett Raymond Kinstler handling both art and inks, this 1951 Avon tale unfolds with sharp emotional stakes and a quiet dread beneath its surface.

Contains 4 stories
I Was A....Bride For Sale!
8 pp · Romance
DianaJim KeeganWalt Melford

In "I Was A....Bride For Sale!", Diana finds herself caught between loyalty to her husband Walt and the growing feelings she can’t ignore for Jim, the studio head she once worked for. As Walt’s ambition pushes them into dangerous territory, Diana must face the consequences of a marriage built on manipulation and secrets.

Port Of Missing Girls
7 pp · Crime, Romance
Janis WareAlex BartonKarl NortonSammy Gluck

In "Port Of Missing Girls," struggling actress Janis is drawn into a dangerous web when she’s hired by the enigmatic Karl Norton—only to be forced into smuggling diamonds across the border under threat of death. As she navigates the tense atmosphere of the operation, she forms an uneasy bond with Alex, the quiet henchman who shows unexpected kindness, though she resists his growing affection, knowing he’s part of the criminal world. The story unfolds with sharp tension and emotional undercurrents, building toward a moment that could finally free Janis from danger—and perhaps open the door to something real.

Love Me Again!
8 pp · Romance
Ronnie LaneDotMrs. LaneVivian MantellDr. Johns

In "Love Me Again!", Jo finds herself caught in a tender tug-of-war when Ronnie, after a fall, loses his memory and is claimed by Vivian, who insists they were engaged. With Dot determined to win him back and Vivian equally convinced of her place in his heart, the emotional stakes rise as Ronnie struggles to remember who he truly is.

Too Many Lovers!
8 pp · Romance
Anne AdamsLauraFreddie HazzardGeorge ThompsonIrv MichaelsDon WinchesterTom Clay

In "Too Many Lovers!", Anne’s carefully maintained life of luxury built on romantic schemes begins to unravel when her innocent cousin Laura moves in, unaware of Anne’s true nature. As Laura brings her friend Don into the picture, Anne finds herself unexpectedly drawn to him—only to see her plans collapse when she confesses everything to her cousin. The story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional stakes, leading to a surprising turn at the wedding where Anne finally meets Tom, setting the stage for a new chapter.

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Raw (Good) $209
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $714*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $618*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $519*
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CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $366*
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CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $289*
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Reprinted in Romantic Love #20 (1954), Hollywood Secrets of Romance #9 (1958)

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