Valentine #15 December 1973
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Girl Behind the Face," John’s latest office assistant, Jilly, quits on her first day—only to be replaced by Gillian Brown, a poised and serious new hire who seems perfect in every way. Written by Marika with inks by Miguel Fuster, this 1973 Valentine issue explores the quiet tension between professionalism and desire, as John finds himself increasingly drawn to Gillian, unaware that she’s the same Jilly who walked out just days before. The cover by Marika captures the mystery of identity and first impressions.
In a quiet moment beneath the shadows of a city park, Jane—haunted by the weight of her own beauty—finds an unexpected connection with a man who hears her not as the world sees her, but as she truly is. As their conversation unfolds in the dark, a surprising truth reveals itself: he cannot see her face, yet sees her more clearly than anyone ever has.
Lorraine Baxter, new to the village and struggling to fit in, watches quietly as Rick, the delivery boy, shoulders the weight of his family’s debt after his father’s passing. Touched by his quiet strength and the burden he carries, she makes a bold decision to help — even if it means parting with something precious. Their connection begins not with words, but with a quiet act of kindness that blurs the line between charity and something deeper.
In "Love with Strings," Lonnie finds herself caught between loyalty and truth when she uncovers the real motive behind Jeff Patterson’s strange demands. As secrets unravel and her father’s unexpected promotion brings both relief and guilt, Lonnie must confront the weight of her choices when Steve arrives to stand by her.
John Trimble’s office has a reputation for losing secretaries, all fleeing his strict dress code—until Jilly, a new hire, walks in. But when she leaves after just one day, Mrs. Jade suggests he take a hand in the next interview. The woman who arrives? Gillian Brown—exactly the kind of serious, stylish professional he’d been hoping for. Yet something feels familiar. As John finds himself drawn to her in ways he can’t explain, a shocking connection begins to surface: could this be the same Jilly who left so abruptly?
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