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Romantic Marriage #22

May 1954 · St. John · 0.10 USD
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This issue contains two stories. "What a Husband Wants" follows John, whose marriage grows strained when his wife complains about housework and neglects her appearance, leading him to seek entertainment elsewhere until a heart-to-heart conversation about their mutual responsibilities restores their bond. "Reunion with Love" depicts Gale and Tony, separated when Tony takes a construction job in Dalton, who reunite after weeks apart and reaffirm their commitment to their marriage despite the hardships of his work. The issue also includes "In-Law Interference," in which a husband's obsessive suspicion of his mother-in-law's involvement in his marriage becomes destructive until he realizes his jealousy and distrust are the real threat to his relationship.

Contains 5 stories
Dangerous Flirtation!
6 pp · Romance
MikeCoraJanetStanAllen Drew

In "Dangerous Flirtation!", Mike is hurt and frustrated by Cora’s persistent flirting, especially when she draws attention from Allen Drew at a party. As tensions rise, Drew’s unexpected visit reveals a surprising twist — he’s not a rival, but an old friend who’s been part of a carefully orchestrated test. When Mike overhears Cora’s surprising explanation, the truth behind her actions begins to unfold.

What a Husband Wants
6 pp · Romance
John LawrenceMeg LawrenceDavid Doran

In "What a Husband Wants," Meg Lawrence finds herself at odds with her husband John, their marriage strained by miscommunication and unmet expectations. When Meg returns to her old job as nurse to Dr. David Doran, she’s confronted with a surprising truth about love, marriage, and what John truly needs — not just affection, but understanding.

I Need You, Darling
6 pp · Romance
Tony SandersGale Blake SandersCharlie BlakeEd

In "I Need You, Darling," Gale Blake Sanders, wife of demolition expert Tony Sanders, finds her life upended when a misfired blast forces Tony to leave after she convinces him to skip a job for a country club dance. Years later, with her father’s company in crisis and a high-stakes demolition needed, Tony returns to help—only to face the complicated past he left behind.

Reunion With Love
6 pp · Romance
Jim HarperLydia HarperJimmy HarperSusan HarperDiane BarryHenry

In a quiet suburban life marked by ten years of marriage and two children, Jim Harper feels the spark of routine fading—until his wife Lydia’s college roommate, Diane Barry, arrives for a visit. With Diane’s charm drawing Jim’s attention, he begins to question his marriage, but a moment at a party forces him to see the truth in the woman he’s long called his own.

In-law Interference
6 pp · Romance
Brad PetersHelen PetersMargeMother PetersHelen's mother

In "In-law Interference," Helen Peters struggles to accept her husband Brad’s mother moving in, haunted by her own mother’s long-held grudge against the older woman. Torn between loyalty to her husband and painful memories, Helen retreats to her mother’s—only to discover the truth behind her mother’s past. As old wounds begin to heal, an unexpected bond forms between two women who once blamed each other for a broken marriage.

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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $605
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $503*
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $307*
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Reprinted in Confidential Romances #5 (1957), Love and Romance Library #33, Private Lives Romances #5

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