Secret Story Romances #6
In "Engaged!", a 1954 romance with a 10-cent cover price, Helen and her father run a hunting lodge where hunting guide Ron has just become engaged to her. When city visitors Garry and Marcia are stranded after a breakdown, tensions rise as Helen witnesses Ron kissing Marcia—only to learn Marcia is also torn, having fallen for Ron while her own engagement to Garry was arranged. As emotions unfold, Garry confesses his feelings to Helen, and Ron, after the visitors leave, realizes his true love. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, drawn with care by John Tartaglione, and features a striking cover by Al Hartley.
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Helen and her father run a hunting lodge. Hunting guide Ron and Helen are engaged. Garry and Marcia, from the city, have to stay at the lodge when their car breaks down. Helen sees Ron kissing Marcia: Marcia later tells her that her engagement to Garry was arranged by their parents; Marcia has fallen for Ron and he feels the same way. Garry tells Helen he loves her. However, when their car is repaired, Marcia and Garry depart. Ron says he now knows Helen is the woman he truly loves.
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